Keshia's new album "Night & Day" was released worldwide on November 8th! Boasting 5 singles, the uptempo "Table Dancer", acoustic "Test Drive", sexy "Set U Free", inspirational "Shooting Star" and ballad "I Miss U", the album is a smash! The 23 year old singer, songwriter, actress, Ford model and fashionista, Keshia Chanté is considered a seasoned veteran in Canada’s entertainment industry. Since age 16, Chanté has released two albums through SONY Music, having a Gold record for her debut release, sales hitting Platinum status, a Juno Award for “R&B/Soul Recording of the Year”, eight top ten radio singles (Shook-The Answer, Unpredictable, Bad Boy, Does He Love Me and Let the Music Take You, Ring Da Alarm, Been Gone, 2U), six Canadian Urban Music Awards and a Canadian Radio Award to name just a few. All that might leave you breathless, but Chanté’s resume doesn’t stop there. She has also been the face of Sony’s Cybershot Digital Camera, Ontario Tourism’s “Yours To Discover” Campaign, Ecko Red, and has expanded her acting portfolio as the lead character in the 2009 TV series "Soul" (VisionTV) and has guest starred on Global’s “Da Kink In My Hair”. In recent months, Keshia has stretched her time between New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and Toronto working with high profile producers and songwriters on her new record. When asked what kind of sound this new album will have, Chanté says, "It's moody and full of depth. It’s the most honest, creative and personal body of work I have ever created. I've honed my songwriting skills, and have taken the intimacy of my diary into this album. I feel I’ve graduated from being a ‘singer’ to an ‘artist’. You can expect some real musicianship and plenty of theatrics." Exciting times for this young entrepreneur who also hopes to launch her own clothing and perfume lines sometime in the near future. At this rate, Chanté should soon have her very own empire!
Keshia was born in Ottawa, Ontario and she went to St. Peter Catholic High School and then moved to Brampton, Ontario at the age of 14. She then attended Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School, and graduated with her class in 2007. Her father is of Trinidadian descent and her mother is of Portuguese and Puerto Rican descent.
Her debut "Shook (The Answer)" appeared in early 2003. It was only meant to be a "buzz" single but it surprisingly broke into the Top 10 on Canadian music charts and won an Urban Music Award for "Best Pop/R&B Single".
For the follow-up, "Unpredictable", she released her first video, which hit number one on YTV and the top ten on MuchMusic. In November 2003, the CD single of "Unpredictable" was certified gold. Because of that single, in 2003, she won the Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist".
In early February 2004, Chanté's third single, "Bad Boy", was released. It was also successful, breaking the Top 5 on radio and becoming the #1 video on MuchMusic for 4 weeks. The video was directed by director Little X. Later, in June 2004, Chanté topped the charts again (Top 5) with the release of her fourth single "Does He Love Me?" ft. Foxy Brown which Chanté & Foxy Brown wrote and "Young Gav" (Foxy Brown's older brother) produced. The video was also directed by Little X and became #1 on MuchMusic for 3 weeks.
On June 22, 2004 Chanté released her debut album self-titled debut album. On December 3, 2004 it was certified gold. It contained her previous singles, as well as her later to be released fifth "Let the Music Take You" penned by Chanté. In October 2004, at the Canadian Urban Music Awards Chanté swept all three of nominations, winning awards for "Best New Artist", "Video of the Year" (for Bad Boy), "Fans' Choice Award" and by surprise taking home the "Rising Star of the Year" award.
After her signing, Chanté moved to New York to begin working on her second album. During that time, Chante was on Teen People Magazines "Rock The Runway" Mall Tour (where Ciara started) and Seventeen Magazine's "Rock N' Shop" Mall Tour (where Britney Spears started). In May 2006, she posted 3 brand new songs, "Been Gone", "Kiss" and "Summer Love" on MySpace.
In March 2006 she released her "2U" Album teaser single, "Ring The Alarm", which was used for WarChild's "Keep The Beat" charity campaign. All the proceeds from "Ring The Alarm" went to supported children at war and was also featured on triple platinum compilation "MuchDance 2006".
In July of that year, she released her single "Been Gone", produced by Philadelphia's Matrax Productions. The video was shot by Little X (making it her 3rd collaboration with him) and was shot inside of "Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School" where Chante attended in her last year of school and graduated. Her second single, "2U", produced by Matrax was released in early November. 2U's video was shot on October 22 in Miami by director Bobby O'Neill, and was released on Yahoo Music Canada on November 16.
Also in 2006, Chanté made a featured cameo appearance in label mate Bow Wow's video "Shortie Like Mine". The video depicts Rapper Bow Wow searching for Keshia Chanté on his laptop. They send messages back and forth throughout the video.
Her second album was released on December 5, 2006 in Canada through Sony/BMG Canada and was released in May 2007 in Japan.
In August 2008, Chante began filming Soul, a television series in which she stars as "Mahalia". In February 2009, Soul began to air on VisionTV throughout Canada.
Chante is the face of Ontario Tourism and sings the theme song "There's No Place Like This". Chanté is the face of Sony's new Cyber-Shot Digital Camera and was the face of EckoRed in 2006.
Building awareness about AIDS with the Stephen Lewis Foundation and BET'S Rap-It-Up campaign, building awareness about children affected by war in third world countries with WarChild's Keep The Beat and has visited Dominican Republic to work with World Vision.
Award wins
2003
Urban Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single for "Shook (The Answer)"
Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Artist
2004
Canadian Urban Music Award for Best New Artist
Canadian Urban Music Award for Video Of The Year for "Bad Boy"
Canadian Urban Music Award for Fans Choice
2005
Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recoding Of The Year
Canadian Urban Music Award for Video Of The Year for "Does He Love Me?"
2006
Yahoo Music Canada Online Award for Best Canadian Video for "Been Gone"
Be About Yours
Keshia Chanté Lyrics
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Tell me now before your time is up
Back on the wall posted up
You look too damn good to be tryna front
Ooh where's your game?
Sure looks like you got somethin' to say
Playing around I ain't got all day
So come and take over me
Grab my left and my right hip
Keep on and get me dip boy
Just go ahead and enjoy
Enjoy me so be about
[Chorus]
Be about yours, Imma be about (mine)
I know what I want so don't waste you (time)
If you ain't tryna step to me or get wit me don't even show your face cause
I'm on a roll you can't hold me (back)
If you bring it on then I'm good with that
Tonight don't play around cause if you bout yours then it's going down
Yeah now you understanding
I know my looks was so demanding that you couldn't help yourself
You know it's always better with someone else
When you moving baby making me wanna just get crazy
The way you handling yours I'm sure
You'll have no problem with grabbing
Grab my left and my right hip
Keep on and get me dip boy
Just go ahead and enjoy
Enjoy me so be about
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Be About Yours" by Keshia Chanté is an upbeat track that empowers women and encourages men to go after what they want. The lyrics are direct and confident, making it clear that the singer knows what she wants and expects her partner to do the same. The first stanza sets the tone for the song, with the singer challenging her partner to be upfront about his desires before time runs out. She suggests that he's trying to front, but his good looks give him away. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being about your own desires, whether that means pursuing someone or personal goals. The singer knows what she wants and isn't willing to waste her time on anyone who isn't on the same page.
The second stanza emphasizes the physical connection between the singer and her partner. She's enjoying their chemistry and encourages him to continue making her feel good. Once again, she emphasizes the importance of being confident and taking charge. The final chorus repeats the message from earlier, urging listeners to be true to themselves and go after what they want.
Overall, "Be About Yours" is a catchy, uplifting song that celebrates personal agency and empowerment. The lyrics will resonate with anyone who wants to take control of their life and pursue their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh whatchu want?
What do you desire from me?
Tell me now before your time is up
Let me know quickly before you lose your chance.
Back on the wall posted up
You're holding back, standing still with your back on the wall.
You look too damn good to be tryna front
You're too attractive to be pretending you're not interested.
Ooh where's your game?
What's your plan of action?
Sure looks like you got somethin' to say
You seem like you have an opinion.
Playing around I ain't got all day
I'm not interested in wasting time.
So come and take over me
Come and dominate me.
Grab my left and my right hip
Hold onto my hips firmly.
Keep on and get me dip boy
Continue to dip me down smoothly and skillfully, boy.
Just go ahead and enjoy
Enjoy the moment to the fullest.
Enjoy me so be about
Take pleasure in me, so show me what you've got.
[Chorus]
The main message and hook of the song.
Be about yours, Imma be about (mine)
Focus on what you want, I'll focus on what I want.
I know what I want so don't waste you (time)
I'm aware of what I want, so don't waste your time if you're not on the same page.
If you ain't tryna step to me or get wit me don't even show your face cause
If you're not interested in approaching me or being with me, don't even bother showing up.
I'm on a roll you can't hold me (back)
I'm on a momentum that can't be stopped.
If you bring it on then I'm good with that
If you're ready to come at me, I'm ready for it.
Tonight don't play around cause if you bout yours then it's going down
Tonight, if you're serious about getting what you want, things are going to get heated and intense.
Yeah now you understanding
You're finally realizing.
I know my looks was so demanding that you couldn't help yourself
My appearance was so captivating that you couldn't resist me.
You know it's always better with someone else
Experiencing things with another person is always more enjoyable.
When you moving baby making me wanna just get crazy
When you move like that, it makes me want to lose control and go wild.
The way you handling yours I'm sure
The way you're taking control, I'm certain.
You'll have no problem with grabbing
You won't have any issue seizing the moment.
[Chorus: x2]
The main message and hook of the song, repeated twice.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANA STINSON, KESHIA HARPER, KESHIA CHANTE HARPER
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