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	\| birth_name = Kimberly Michelle Pate<ref name=FAMU>~~''"Miss Kimberly Michelle Pate: FAMU's Freshman Attendant is an 18 year old Biology major hailing from Memphis, TN."'' Page 35,~~ {{cite web\|url=http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AM00000319/00013/30j \|title=The Viper 2000–2001 \|publisher=Florida A&M University, archived at the University of Florida\|date=2000-2001\|accessdate=2013-07-07}}</ref><ref name=Cand>{{cite web\|last=Carpenter\|first=DeAnna\|url=http://www.thefamuanonline.com/2.10522/ms-famu-candidates-1.1407206#.UdkyZW3Te8A \|title=Ms. FAMU Candidates \|publisher=thefamuanonline.com\|date=February 27, 2003 \|accessdate=2013-07-07}}</ref>		\| birth_name = Kimberly Michelle Pate<ref name=FAMU>{{cite web\|url=http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AM00000319/00013/30j \|title=The Viper 2000–2001 Yearbook, p.35 \|publisher=Florida A&M University, archived at the University of Florida\|date=2000-2001\|accessdate=2013-07-07}}</ref><!--"Miss Kimberly Michelle Pate: FAMU's Freshman Attendant is an 18 year old Biology major hailing from Memphis, TN."--><ref name=Cand>{{cite web\|last=Carpenter\|first=DeAnna\|url=http://www.thefamuanonline.com/2.10522/ms-famu-candidates-1.1407206#.UdkyZW3Te8A \|title=Ms. FAMU Candidates \|publisher=thefamuanonline.com\|date=February 27, 2003 \|accessdate=2013-07-07}}</ref>
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|mf=yes\|1986\|3\|4}}<ref name=BET>Muhammad, Latifah , BET Music News, 18 April 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.<!-- Fans will see the 27-year-old battle against cast members Rasheeda and Mimi Faust --></ref><ref name=FreddyO>, 4 March 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.<!-- Kimberly Michelle Pate, better known by her stage name K. Michelle, recently celebrated her 27 birthday day with a small group of friends in ATLANTA --></ref>		\| birth_date ={{Birth date and age\|mf=yes\|1986\|3\|4}}<ref name=BET>Muhammad, Latifah, , BET Music News, 18 April 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.<!-- Fans will see the 27-year-old battle against cast members Rasheeda and Mimi Faust --></ref><ref name=FreddyO>, 4 March 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.<!-- Kimberly Michelle Pate, better known by her stage name K. Michelle, recently celebrated her 27 birthday day with a small group of friends in ATLANTA --></ref>
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	'''K. Michelle''' is the ] of '''Kimberly Pate'''<ref name=FAMU/><ref name=Cand/><ref>Thomasos, Christine , '']'' 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.</ref> (born March 4, ~~1985~~),<ref name=BET/><ref name=FreddyO/> an American ], ] and ]. She first received notice in 2009 with the charting single "]" (featuring ]),<ref name="Elliott">{{cite web\|title=K. Michelle Chart History (Peak Dates)\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=k. michelle\|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}\|work=Billboard\|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> and later went on to release the follow-up singles: "Fallin'" and "I Just Can't Do This". In the summer of 2012, K. Michelle garnered further attention by appearing in the VH1 reality series '']''. Following her appearance on the show, she landed a contract deal with ]. She released her long-delayed debut album '']'' on August 13, 2013. The album saw commercial success, debuting at number 2 on the ] and selling 72,000 copies its first week.<ref>http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-21/K-Michelles-Rebellious-Soul-Album-Sales-Lead-To-Impressive-Debut/</ref>		'''K. Michelle''' is the ] of '''Kimberly Pate'''<ref name=FAMU/><ref name=Cand/><ref>Thomasos, Christine , '']'' 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.</ref> (born March 4, 1986),<ref name=BET/><ref name=FreddyO/> an American ], ] and ]. She first received notice in 2009 with the charting single "]" (featuring ]),<ref name="Elliott">{{cite web\|title=K. Michelle Chart History (Peak Dates)\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=k. michelle\|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}\|work=Billboard\|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> and later went on to release the follow-up singles: "Fallin'" and "I Just Can't Do This". In the summer of 2012, K. Michelle garnered further attention by appearing in the VH1 reality series '']''. Following her appearance on the show, she landed a contract deal with ]. She released her long-delayed debut album '']'' on August 13, 2013. The album saw commercial success, debuting at number 2 on the ] and selling 72,000 copies its first week.<ref>http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-21/K-Michelles-Rebellious-Soul-Album-Sales-Lead-To-Impressive-Debut/</ref>

	==Life and career==		==Life and career==
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	In 2012, K. Michelle joined the cast on season one of ]'s reality TV show '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/love_and_hip_hop_atlanta/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=15530\|title=Love & Hip Hop Atlanta » Cast › K.Michelle\|accessdate=August 29, 2012\|publisher=vh1.com}}</ref> During its run, Michelle announced she would be leaving the show after the second season to move to ] to join ] and focus more on her music career. Following her appearance on the reality series, Michelle signed a deal with ] and has since then confirmed that her debut album would likely be released sometime in 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://singersroom.com/content/2012-11-19/K-Michelle-Signs-Major-Record-Deal-With-Warner-Bros-Talks-Being-Blessed-EXCLUSIVE/ \|title=News \| K. Michelle Signs Major Record Deal With Warner Bros, Talks Being Blessed ]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://twitter.com/kmichelle/status/293492960203522048 \|title=Twitter / kmichelle: MY ALBUM "REBELLIOUS SOUL" \|publisher=Twitter.com \|date= \|accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref> On April 22, 2013, Michelle released a promotional single and accompanying music video called "I Just Wanna" via ] and ].		In 2012, K. Michelle joined the cast on season one of ]'s reality TV show '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/love_and_hip_hop_atlanta/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=15530\|title=Love & Hip Hop Atlanta » Cast › K.Michelle\|accessdate=August 29, 2012\|publisher=vh1.com}}</ref> During its run, Michelle announced she would be leaving the show after the second season to move to ] to join ] and focus more on her music career. Following her appearance on the reality series, Michelle signed a deal with ] and has since then confirmed that her debut album would likely be released sometime in 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://singersroom.com/content/2012-11-19/K-Michelle-Signs-Major-Record-Deal-With-Warner-Bros-Talks-Being-Blessed-EXCLUSIVE/ \|title=News \| K. Michelle Signs Major Record Deal With Warner Bros, Talks Being Blessed ]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://twitter.com/kmichelle/status/293492960203522048 \|title=Twitter / kmichelle: MY ALBUM "REBELLIOUS SOUL" \|publisher=Twitter.com \|date= \|accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref> On April 22, 2013, Michelle released a promotional single and accompanying music video called "I Just Wanna" via ] and ].

	In May 2013, she released the lead single from '']'' called "V.S.O.P.". The album was released on August 13, 2013.		In May 2013, she released the lead single from '']'' called "V.S.O.P." The album was released on August 13, 2013.

	==Artistry==		==Artistry==
	K. Michelle lists her influences as ], ] and ]. <ref>{{cite web\|last=Bryson \|first=Derrick \|url=http://www.essence.com/2010/09/02/k-michelle-on-her-new-album-pain-medicin \|title=K. Michelle on Her New Album 'Pain Medicine' \|publisher=Essence.com \|date=September 1, 2010 \|accessdate=2012-09-13}}</ref>		K. Michelle lists her influences as ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|last=Bryson \|first=Derrick \|url=http://www.essence.com/2010/09/02/k-michelle-on-her-new-album-pain-medicin \|title=K. Michelle on Her New Album 'Pain Medicine' \|publisher=Essence.com \|date=September 1, 2010 \|accessdate=2012-09-13}}</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==

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K. Michelle
File:K Michelle picture.png
Background information
Birth name	Kimberly Michelle Pate
Born	(1986-03-04) March 4, 1986 (age 38)
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	R&B, hip hop soul, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer, pianist
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Atlantic Records, Jive Records, Warner Bros. Records

Website	thekmichelle.com

Musical artist

K. Michelle is the stage name of Kimberly Pate (born March 4, 1986), an American recording artist, pianist and songwriter. She first received notice in 2009 with the charting single "Fakin' It" (featuring Missy Elliott), and later went on to release the follow-up singles: "Fallin'" and "I Just Can't Do This". In the summer of 2012, K. Michelle garnered further attention by appearing in the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Following her appearance on the show, she landed a contract deal with Warner Bros. Records. She released her long-delayed debut album Rebellious Soul on August 13, 2013. The album saw commercial success, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and selling 72,000 copies its first week.

Life and career

2008–2011: Career beginnings

K. Michelle's career began when she signed to Jive Records in December 2008. She released the buzz singles "Self Made" and "Fakin' It" in 2009 in hopes of garnering attention from the public eye. While "Self Made" peaked at #89 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and received hardly any attention, Michelle's Missy Elliott–assisted "Fakin' It" went on to attain slight attention from the urban audience for its racy content and male-bashing lyrics. In 2010, following the buzz singles' release, Michelle went on to release two follow-up singles: "I Just Can't Do This" and "How Many Times"; both of which respectively charted at #53 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs before asking to be brought out of her label contract by RCA Records in October 2011. Prior to her departure from RCA, K. Michelle was in the process of recording her debut Rebellious Soul (formerly titled Pain Medicine) that was slated to feature collaborations from the likes of R. Kelly, Trina, Usher, Gucci Mane, Akon and Missy Elliott. However, only R. Kelly's contributions saw the light of day on the final cut of the album

2012–present: Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and Rebellious Soul

In 2012, K. Michelle joined the cast on season one of VH1's reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. During its run, Michelle announced she would be leaving the show after the second season to move to New York to join Love & Hip Hop and focus more on her music career. Following her appearance on the reality series, Michelle signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records and has since then confirmed that her debut album would likely be released sometime in 2013. K. Michelle later revealed on Twitter that her debut album has since then been revised from Pain Medicine to its current working title, .Rebellious Soul On April 22, 2013, Michelle released a promotional single and accompanying music video called "I Just Wanna" via iTunes and YouTube.

In May 2013, she released the lead single from Rebellious Soul called "V.S.O.P." The album was released on August 13, 2013.

Artistry

K. Michelle lists her influences as R. Kelly, Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions			Sales
Title	Album details	US	US R&B	UK R&B	Sales
Rebellious Soul	Released: August 13, 2013 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download	2	1	62	US: 94,000

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with selected details
Title	Album details
What's The 901?	Released: September 1, 2010 Hosted by Future Star DJs
For Colored Girls/Pre-Pain Medicine	Released: December 25, 2010
Signed, Sealed, & Delivered	Released: June 10, 2011 Hosted by DJ Noize & DJ Brandnew
0 Fucks Given	Released: July 15, 2012 Hosted by DJ Sense

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart position		Album
Year	Title	US	US R&B	Album
2010	"I Just Can't Do This"	—	53	—
2011	"How Many Times"	—	53	—
2013	V.S.O.P.	101	34	Rebellious Soul

Other charted songs

Year	Title	Peak chart position	Album
Year	Title	US R&B	Album
2009	"Self Made" (featuring Trina & Gucci Mane)	89	—
2009	"Fakin' It" (featuring Missy Elliott)	100	—
2010	"Fallin"	56	—

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"Love Is"	2010	R. Kelly	Love Letter
"Put It In"	2012	Bobby V	Dusk Till Dawn

Filmography

Television

Year	Film	Role
2012–2013	Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta	Herself
2014–present	Love & Hip Hop: New York	Herself

References

^ "The Viper 2000–2001 Yearbook, p.35". Florida A&M University, archived at the University of Florida. 2000–2001. Retrieved July 7, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
^ Carpenter, DeAnna (February 27, 2003). "Ms. FAMU Candidates". thefamuanonline.com. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
^ Muhammad, Latifah, K. Michelle Confirms She's Leaving Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, BET Music News, 18 April 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
^ , 4 March 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
Thomasos, Christine K. Michelle Buying Tamar Braxton's Album Following Feud, The Christian Post 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
^ "K. Michelle Chart History (Peak Dates)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-21/K-Michelles-Rebellious-Soul-Album-Sales-Lead-To-Impressive-Debut/
https://www.billboard.com/artist/k.-michelle/chart-history/r%26b/hip-hop-songs
"K. Michelle: "I'm the Happiest I've Been in My Career"". bet.com. August 2, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
Danielle Canada (July 1, 2011). "K. Michelle Says "Fawk Jive Records", Talks R. Kelly Mentorship, Crush On Lupe Fiasco". hiphopwired.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta » Cast › K.Michelle". vh1.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
"News | K. Michelle Signs Major Record Deal With Warner Bros, Talks Being Blessed [EXCLUSIVE". Singersroom. November 19, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
"Twitter / kmichelle: MY ALBUM "REBELLIOUS SOUL"". Twitter.com. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
Bryson, Derrick (September 1, 2010). "K. Michelle on Her New Album 'Pain Medicine'". Essence.com. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25240/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-8-25-2013
^ "K. Michelle Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
"New Music: K. Michelle – 'V.S.O.P.'". Rap-Up.com. May 20, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.

External links

Official website
K Michelle at Last.fm

v t e K. Michelle
Discography
Studio albums	Rebellious Soul (2013) Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? (2014) More Issues Than Vogue (2016) Kimberly: The People I Used to Know (2017) All Monsters Are Human (2020) I'm the Problem (2023)
Singles	"V.S.O.P." "Can't Raise a Man" "Love 'Em All" "Maybe I Should Call" "Hard to Do" "Not a Little Bit" "Ain't You" "Mindful" "Birthday" "Either Way" "Make This Song Cry" "The Rain" "Scooch"
Promotional singles	"Fakin' It" "How Do You Know? "Time"
Other songs	"Drake Would Love Me" "Something About the Night"
Featured singles	"Put it In" "If They Knew" "Love Me Jeje (Remix)"
Official tours	My Twisted Mind Tour
Related articles	Love & Hip Hop Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta K. Michelle: My Life Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Bianca Atterberry
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