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KEYSHIA COLE @ THE KODAK THEATRE
“Cole is not afraid to deliver every heart aching, torso/back breaking note, the girl is bad.” - by Eugenia Wright
Keyshia, Keyshia, Keyshia, the audience chanted at the Kodak Theatre on May 11th. Prior to this night, I had heard about Keyshia Cole through various fans of hers such as Rapper Won-G who wanted to escort her to the BET awards last year, and of course Sean Paul who sings praises to her on one of his tracks. I also heard Keyshia’s hot single “I Should’ve Cheated” which she performed this night but never saw the diva live in-person. All I can say is that the girl from Oakland “rocks.”
When I received the invitation to attend her engagement my 20-year-old niece would not stop begging me to try and get her in also. So, flexing a little Kleo power I pulled a few strings from one of the show’s producers P-Funk and we were able to go and see Mademoiselle Keyshia together and she did not disappoint. The girl is gutsy and I love her raw style. When other young singers in her genre are trying to look photo perfect, Keyshia does not. Her body is healthy and firm and she looks like she enjoys her meals, as a normal person should and I might add she is beautiful.
Keyshia is real from head to toe and that is probably her big appeal. This night the hotster was wearing a little white short short, outfit with a white matching top and a bling bling trinity pendant. It was a great contrast to her reddish flaming colored hair and like the hue she was on fire. I haven’t heard such a passionate soulful voice in one so young. Some have compared her to Mary J. Blige and I can see that comparison, however to me, Mary is more controlled whereas Keyshia does not hold back. Cole is not afraid to deliver every single heart aching, torso/back breaking note and the fans on this night, did not hold back their love for her. They were extremely passionate and expressed their admiration in big way. Breaking away from her style, Cole attempted to sing an old school Isley tune. Although, she managed to get through the song, I felt it was not her mode. It is very difficult to improve on a much-loved classic. Inspite of this deviation, it did not spoil her aura as one of the most gifted young soulful singers of our day. By the end of the week, I will buy her new CD.
In the VIP room, a light dinner buffet was set with baked herb chicken breast, julienne vegetables, fruit, salad and hot rolls.
There were other stars on the bill this night that included Nikki Diaz(R&B singer); Steve Austin (Rapper from Dallas); O.N.E. Boy (R&B Group) and Genisis (R&B Singer)
however, we were seated a little late and were unable to catch those performances.
Celebrities in the house included fellow Oakland star Luenell, Latina Model Alyson Flores and Comedian Red Grant.
Eugenia Wright is a former actress turned freelance writer/publicist. You may write to her at kleopatragirl117@hotmail.com
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