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"
Sorry
Keshia Chanté Lyrics
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You ain't never coming back, that's too hard to take,
Can you at least hear me out first?
Though you think that I'm the worst, I made a mistake
I never thought I made you feel I didn't care,
I know that I have hurt you,but you leaving just ain't fair
Here is my apology
Forgive me don't want you loving no one else
Stay with me don't want to feel the way you felt
Oh no,no,no,no
I'm sorry, for ever thinking of myself
Forgive me, don't want you loving no one else
Stay with me, don't want to feel the way you felt
Oh no,no,no,no,
Your like nothing that I've had before, I love your name
I have let you down and baby I'm the one to blame
This letter that I've written isn't something that I do
That's why you must believe,that I'm still in love with you
This is my apology
I can't think right
My days seem night
Cause it's so cold
And baby I know that
Me alone ain't good
I said, me alone ain't good
I can't see straight
Please heal my fate
Don't run away
I need you to stay cause
Me alone ain't good
I said, me alone ain't good
Boy, I'm sorry, for ever thinking of myself
Forgive me, don't want you loving no one else
Stay with me, don't want to feel the way you felt
Oh no no, no, no, no,no,no
I'm sorry, for ever thinking of myself
Forgive me, don't want you loving no one else
Stay with me, don't want to feel the way you felt
Oh no no, no,no,no,no
In Keshia Chanté's song Sorry, the artist apologizes to her partner for not being attentive enough to their needs and causing them hurt. The song portrays the raw emotion of someone coming to terms with their own faults and making a heartfelt plea for forgiveness.
Throughout the song, the lyrics express regret and sadness at the impending loss of the partner's love. The singer acknowledges that she has been selfish in the past and apologizes for not considering her partner's feelings. By expressing her remorse, the singer is hoping to convince her partner to stay with her and give their love a second chance.
The lyrics are powerful and relatable, as everyone has made mistakes in their relationships. The song shows that it is not always easy to admit one's faults, but doing so can lead to healing and reconciliation. Overall, Sorry is a fantastic example of an artist being vulnerable in their music and showcasing their emotional growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you keep telling me that,
Asking why the other person keeps saying that they'll never come back, which is difficult for Keshia to accept.
You ain't never coming back, that's too hard to take,
Expressing how difficult it is for Keshia to hear that the other person will never return.
Can you at least hear me out first?
Asking the other person to listen to her side of the story before making a final decision.
Though you think that I'm the worst, I made a mistake
Acknowledging that she made a mistake and hurt the other person, despite feeling like they see her as the worst.
I never thought I made you feel I didn't care,
Admitting that she didn't realize her actions were hurting the other person and making them feel neglected.
I know that I have hurt you,but you leaving just ain't fair
Understanding that her actions caused pain, but feeling upset about being left alone.
Here is my apology
Offering a sincere apology for her past mistakes.
I'm sorry, for ever thinking of myself
Apologizing for thinking only of herself and showing a lack of consideration for the other person's feelings.
Forgive me don't want you loving no one else
Begging for forgiveness and expressing a desire to not lose the other person to someone else.
Stay with me don't want to feel the way you felt
Pleading for the other person to stay and not experience the same pain that Keshia caused them.
Your like nothing that I've had before, I love your name
Expressing the uniqueness and admiration Keshia feels for the other person, despite having let them down.
I have let you down and baby I'm the one to blame
Acknowledging that she is the reason for the other person's sadness and disappointment.
This letter that I've written isn't something that I do
Explaining that writing a letter of apology is not typical behavior for Keshia, showing the gravity of the situation.
That's why you must believe,that I'm still in love with you
Asserting that her apology is sincere and that she still deeply cares for and loves the other person.
I can't think right
Expressing how mentally scattered and confused Keshia feels in this situation.
My days seem night
Metaphorically expressing how dark and bleak life feels without the other person.
Cause it's so cold
Suggesting that life without the other person feels cold and lonely.
And baby I know that
Acknowledging that Keshia understands the severity of the situation and the other person's feelings.
Me alone ain't good
Admitting that Keshia is not good without the other person, and that they have a positive impact on her life.
I can't see straight
Metaphorically expressing how unclear Keshia's thoughts and emotions are without the other person.
Please heal my fate
Asking the other person to help heal Keshia's future by staying with her and working through their problems together.
Don't run away
Pleading for the other person to not abandon Keshia when she needs them the most.
I need you to stay cause
Showing how much Keshia relies on the other person and needs them in her life.
Boy, I'm sorry, for ever thinking of myself
Reiterating her apology for being selfish, and acknowledging how her behavior impacted the other person.
Oh no no, no, no, no,no,no
Repeating the chorus as a way to show the sincerity of Keshia's apology and the depth of her emotions.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARTER, HARPER, HAYES, STORM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ferrymist91
She Is So Talented !!!!
Ilene Lovers Olvera
I love this song
Nysha84
my fav song listen it daily
Ivory McDougall
i love this song!! thanx for makin this video... :)
Santana Monroe
this song fuckin rocks
2BOLD4U
The end song is Be About Yours By Keisha Chante
Keshia Thulstrup
I love that name! ques why! xD
CRPXLXR
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Ilene Lovers Olvera
and my mom too lol