Released 21 years ago this June
The Way It Is
Keyshia Cole · 2005
48 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
Emotional ballads and assertive anthems weave together Keyshia Cole's heartfelt narratives of love and betrayal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional storytelling journeys
- reflective late-night listening
- heartfelt lyrical connections
- intimate moments of vulnerability
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 21, 2005, 'The Way It Is' was Keyshia Cole's debut album, establishing her as a powerful voice in contemporary R&B. Following her breakthrough single 'I Should've Cheated', this album cemented her presence in the music industry and showcased her vocal prowess and personal storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary J. Blige· Tamar Braxton· Alicia Keys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (I Just Want It) To Be Over 4:01
- 2 I Changed My Mind 3:18
- 3 Thought You Had My Back 4:10
- 4 I Should've Cheated 5:27
- 5 Guess What? 3:45
- 6 Love 4:15
- 7 You've Changed 4:16
- 8 We Could Be 3:11
- 9 Situations 4:46
- 10 Down and Dirty 3:51
- 11 Superstar 3:47
- 12 Never 4:04
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