Released on June 21, 2005, The Way It Is is more than just a debut; it's a mission statement from an artist with a powerful story to tell. Keyshia Cole, who grew up in foster care in Oakland, channeled her life experiences into her music, giving her songs an authenticity that resonated deeply with listeners.
June 21, 2005 Label: A&M / Interscope Genre: R&B, soul, hip-hop soul
Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, old-school Lauryn Hill, or honest, unpolished soul.
: It received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 77. Critics frequently compared her raw, soulful vocals to Mary J. Blige. Star-Studded Collaborations