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K. Michelle
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Background information
Birth nameKimberly Michelle Pate
Born (1986-03-04) March 4, 1986 (age 38)
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresR&B, hip hop soul, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, record producer, pianist
Years active2008–present
LabelsAtlantic Records, Jive Records, Warner Bros. Records
Websitethekmichelle.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
US US
R&B 		UK
R&B
Rebellious Soul 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
US
 US
R&B
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
US
R&B
2009 "Self Made" (featuring Trina & Gucci Mane) 89 —
"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

  1. ^ "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)
  2. ^ Carpenter, DeAnna (February 27, 2003). "Ms. FAMU Candidates". thefamuanonline.com. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  3. ^ Muhammad, Latifah, K. Michelle Confirms She's Leaving Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, BET Music News, 18 April 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  4. ^ , 4 March 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  5. Thomasos, Christine K. Michelle Buying Tamar Braxton's Album Following Feud, The Christian Post 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  6. ^ "K. Michelle Chart History (Peak Dates)". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
  7. http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-21/K-Michelles-Rebellious-Soul-Album-Sales-Lead-To-Impressive-Debut/
  8. https://www.billboard.com/artist/k.-michelle/chart-history/r%26b/hip-hop-songs
  9. "K. Michelle: "I'm the Happiest I've Been in My Career"". bet.com. August 2, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  10. 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.
  11. "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta » Cast › K.Michelle". vh1.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  12. "News | K. Michelle Signs Major Record Deal With Warner Bros, Talks Being Blessed [EXCLUSIVE". Singersroom. November 19, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  13. "Twitter / kmichelle: MY ALBUM "REBELLIOUS SOUL"". Twitter.com. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  14. Bryson, Derrick (September 1, 2010). "K. Michelle on Her New Album 'Pain Medicine'". Essence.com. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
  15. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25240/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-8-25-2013
  16. ^ "K. Michelle Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  17. "New Music: K. Michelle – 'V.S.O.P.'". Rap-Up.com. May 20, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.

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