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| birth_name = Kimberly Michelle Pate<ref name=FAMU> |
| 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> |
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| birth_date ={{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1986|3|4}}<ref name=BET>Muhammad, Latifah, [http://www.bet.com/news/music/2013/04/18/k-michelle-confirms-she-s-leaving-love-hip-hop-atlanta.html ''K. Michelle Confirms She's Leaving Love & Hip Hop Atlanta''], 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>[http://freddyo.com/k-michelle-celebrates-her-27-birthday-k-now-dating-chad-ochocinco/celebrity-events/], 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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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1982|3|4}} |
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| origin = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], United States |
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| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[hip hop soul]], [[Soul music|soul]] |
| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[hip hop soul]], [[Soul music|soul]] |
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'''K. Michelle''' is the [[stage name]] of '''Kimberly Pate'''<ref name=FAMU/><ref name=Cand/><ref>Thomasos, Christine [http://www.christianpost.com/news/k-michelle-buying-tamar-braxtons-album-following-feud-103708/ ''K. Michelle Buying Tamar Braxton's Album Following Feud''], ''[[The Christian Post]]'' 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.</ref> (born March 4, |
'''K. Michelle''' is the [[stage name]] of '''Kimberly Pate'''<ref name=FAMU/><ref name=Cand/><ref>Thomasos, Christine [http://www.christianpost.com/news/k-michelle-buying-tamar-braxtons-album-following-feud-103708/ ''K. Michelle Buying Tamar Braxton's Album Following Feud''], ''[[The Christian Post]]'' 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.</ref> (born March 4, 1986),<ref name=BET/><ref name=FreddyO/> an American [[recording artist]], [[pianist]] and [[songwriter]]. She first received notice in 2009 with the charting single "[[Fakin' It (K. Michelle song)|Fakin' It]]" (featuring [[Missy Elliott]]),<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 ''[[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.<ref>http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-21/K-Michelles-Rebellious-Soul-Album-Sales-Lead-To-Impressive-Debut/</ref> |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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In 2012, K. Michelle joined the cast on season one of [[VH1]]'s reality TV show ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]''.<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 [[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.<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 [EXCLUSIVE |publisher=Singersroom |date=2012-11-19 |accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref> 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]]''<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 [[iTunes]] and [[YouTube]]. |
In 2012, K. Michelle joined the cast on season one of [[VH1]]'s reality TV show ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]''.<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 [[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.<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 [EXCLUSIVE |publisher=Singersroom |date=2012-11-19 |accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref> 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]]''<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 [[iTunes]] and [[YouTube]]. |
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In May 2013, she released the lead single from ''[[Rebellious Soul]]'' called "V.S.O.P." |
In May 2013, she released the lead single from ''[[Rebellious Soul]]'' called "V.S.O.P." The album was released on August 13, 2013. |
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==Artistry== |
==Artistry== |
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K. Michelle lists her influences as [[R. Kelly]], [[Whitney Houston]] and [[Mary J. Blige]]. |
K. Michelle lists her influences as [[R. Kelly]], [[Whitney Houston]] and [[Mary J. Blige]].<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> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
Revision as of 01:51, 15 September 2013
K. Michelle | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kimberly Michelle Pate[1][2] |
Born | [3][4] | March 4, 1986
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 |
K. Michelle is the stage name of Kimberly Pate[1][2][5] (born March 4, 1986),[3][4] an American recording artist, pianist and songwriter. She first received notice in 2009 with the charting single "Fakin' It" (featuring Missy Elliott),[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] 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,[9][10] Trina, Usher, Gucci Mane,[6] Akon and Missy Elliott.[6] 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.[11] 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.[12] 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[13] 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.[14]
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | ||
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US | US R&B |
UK R&B | |||
Rebellious Soul |
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2 | 1 | 62 |
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Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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What's The 901? |
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For Colored Girls/Pre-Pain Medicine |
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Signed, Sealed, & Delivered |
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0 Fucks Given |
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Singles
Year | Title | Peak chart position | Album | |
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US |
US R&B [16] | |||
2010 | "I Just Can't Do This" | — | 53 | — |
2011 | "How Many Times" | — | 53 | |
2013 | V.S.O.P.[17] | 101 | 34 | Rebellious Soul |
Other charted songs
Year | Title | Peak chart position | Album |
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US R&B [16] | |||
2009 | "Self Made" (featuring Trina & Gucci Mane) | 89 | — |
"Fakin' It" (featuring Missy Elliott) | 100 | — | |
2010 | "Fallin" | 56 | — |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Love Is" | 2010 | R. Kelly | Love Letter |
"Put It In" | 2012 | Bobby V | Dusk Till Dawn |
Filmography
- Television
Year | Film | Role |
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2012–2013 | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Herself |
2014–present | Love & Hip Hop: New York | Herself |
References
- ^ a b "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) - ^ a b Carpenter, DeAnna (February 27, 2003). "Ms. FAMU Candidates". thefamuanonline.com. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Muhammad, Latifah, K. Michelle Confirms She's Leaving Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, BET Music News, 18 April 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ a b [1], 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.
- ^ a b c "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
- ^ a b "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.