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"
Shooting Star
Keshia Chanté Lyrics
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I've been through the fire, through the storm,
What'd you'll know about that?
What'd you really really know about that?
I've been through so much crap
And it's unbelievable how I kept my sanity intact
I done figured it out
I done figured it out
I'm a fly, so watch me fly
I'm a shooting star, shooting star
I'm unbreakable, I'm invincible
Shooting star, shooting star
You can't stop me now
You can't break me down
I'm flying higher than I've ever been
With places that I've seen
Ain't no turning back
I'm a shooting star, shooting star, shooting star
It's unbelievable this feeling that I'm feeling
Like a miracle just hit me with the healing
I bet you'd like to feel like that
Got the world in your hands like that
From top to bottom you got it going like that
I was flat on the ground but now look where I'm at
I done figure it out
I am no longer afraid the world's for the taking
I done figure it out
I'm a fly, so watch me fly
I'm a shooting star, shooting star
I'm unbreakable, I'm invincible
Shooting star, shooting star
You can't stop me now
You can't break me down
I'm flying higher than I've ever been
With places that I've seen
Ain't no turning back
I'm a shooting star, shooting star, shooting star
Flying so ha-ha-high
Look up you might see me now
Soaring above the clouds
Don't think I'll ever come down
Flying so ha-ha-high
Way over closed doors
Can't hold me down no more
I'm about to show em... I'm
Flying so ha-ha-high
Look up you gon' see me now
Soaring above the clouds
Don't think I'll ever come down
Flying so ha-ha-high
Way over closed doors
Can't hold me down no more
Cause I'm a shooting star
I am unbreakable, I'm invincible
Shooting star, shooting star
You can't stop me now
You can't break me down
I'm flying higher than I've ever been
With places that I've seen
Ain't no turning back
I'm a shooting star, shooting star
I'm unbreakable, I'm invincible
Shooting star, shooting star
You can't stop me now
You can't break me down
(Cause I'm a shooting star)
I'm flying higher than I've ever been
With places that I've seen
Ain't no turning back
I'm a shooting star, shooting star, shooting star
The lyrics to Keshia Chanté's song "Shooting Star" describe the artist's journey towards realizing her own strength and resilience. She acknowledges that she has been through difficult times in her life, that she has faced "fire" and "storm," but she is not going back to that place of pain and vulnerability. She has risen above it and is now confident in her ability to take on the world. She likens herself to a shooting star, which is unbreakable and invincible, soaring high above the clouds and impossible to bring down. She states that the world is for the taking and that she has figured out how to fly. This feeling of freedom and empowerment is described as "unbelievable," like a miracle that has granted her the power to heal.
Throughout the song, Keshia Chanté emphasizes her strength and her newfound ability to take on the world. She notes that she is flying higher than she ever has before and that there is no turning back from this moment. Her message is one of resilience, hope, and empowerment. She encourages her audience to believe in themselves and to recognize their own strength.
Overall, the lyrics to "Shooting Star" are a celebration of the human spirit's ability to rise above adversity and to thrive in the face of challenge. They are a reminder that we all have the potential to achieve greatness and that with determination and perseverance, we can overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
I done been down there before and I ain't going back
I have faced difficult times previously, and I refuse to go through them again.
I've been through the fire, through the storm,
I have experienced challenging situations that were intense and difficult.
What'd you'll know about that?
Do you have any knowledge or understanding of those situations?
What'd you really really know about that?
Do you have a deep understanding of those situations?
I've been through so much crap
I have experienced a lot of unpleasant and challenging situations.
And it's unbelievable how I kept my sanity intact
Despite everything I have been through, it is amazing that I have managed to stay mentally strong.
I done figured it out
I have come to a realization or understanding.
I am no longer afraid the world's for the taking
I am not scared anymore; the world is open for me to achieve my goals.
I'm a fly, so watch me fly
I am like a fly, and I am soaring high, so watch me continue to rise.
I'm a shooting star, shooting star
I am shining brightly, like a shooting star in the sky.
I'm unbreakable, I'm invincible
I am strong and cannot be defeated or broken.
You can't stop me now
You cannot interfere or halt my progress now.
You can't break me down
You cannot bring me down or make me feel weak.
I'm flying higher than I've ever been
I am achieving greater success and happiness than ever before.
With places that I've seen
I have visited and experienced new and exciting places.
Ain't no turning back
I will not return to my previous ways or give up on my goals.
It's unbelievable this feeling that I'm feeling
The feeling I am experiencing is hard to put into words; it is amazing.
Like a miracle just hit me with the healing
I feel like a miracle has taken place, and I am healed from past hurt and pain.
I bet you'd like to feel like that
You would probably appreciate this feeling too.
Got the world in your hands like that
You feel like you have complete control over your life and success.
From top to bottom you got it going like that
You have success and confidence in every aspect of your life.
I was flat on the ground but now look where I'm at
I was once at the lowest point in my life, but now I am successful and thriving.
Flying so ha-ha-high
I am flying at a high altitude and feeling very happy and successful.
Look up you might see me now
If you look up, you might be able to see me soaring high.
Soaring above the clouds
I am flying so high that I am above the clouds.
Don't think I'll ever come down
I do not believe that I will ever experience failure or go back to a low point in my life.
Way over closed doors
I have overcome obstacles and challenges that previously seemed impossible to overcome.
Can't hold me down no more
Nothing can hold me down or stop me from achieving my goals anymore.
Cause I'm a shooting star
I am shining brightly and achieving great success.
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAMHNAIT DOYLE, GREGORY JOHNSTON, ROBERT WELLS
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@CharreseMoniqueMusic
I LOVE this song & video. This is a very motivating song! Thank You, Keshia! I wish you so many more Blessings! God Bless You! :)
@shookie22
She really needs to be on Mtv and Bet because she deserves to shine And let people in the States Know Her ! THUMBS UP IF YOU WILL HELP VOTE THIS VIDEO ON ANY COUNTDOWN TO MAKE HER BIGGER !
@MISSALEXISTAN
This reflects the old Keshia that we all missed, but adding the new latest trend in music. Great job Keshia :) Love the song
@nataliaparis6886
love love Keshia Chante, in my eyes she is so underrated , if she was in USA she would have been a HUGE Artist.
@alexanderbutler2989
where is she
@Jenleigh1991
I love this girl one of the only people in the business who is truly talented its a shame you dont see more of her
@kiara198923
I did not know she released so much music! She was ahead of her time!!!
@4lifesweetheart
She's so underrated....she needs more views and credits.
@CharreseMoniqueMusic
I LOVE this song! 💖 Motivation!
@denisefaith780
This sounds awesome!!