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R&B and soul singer and songwriter K. Michelle, known for hit songs like Fakin' It and Love 'Em All, has released several albums since her career began in 2009. In 2023, she released her sixth studio album, I'm the Problem, which she has announced will be her final R&B album. While the artist has long expressed her desire to record a country music album, it is unclear whether she has plans to release wedding songs in the future.
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K. Michelle's career
K. Michelle, born Kimberly Michelle Pate, is an American R&B singer and television personality. She rose to fame as a cast member on the reality television show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. She subsequently signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut studio album, Rebellious Soul, in 2013. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B Albums charts. The album's second single, "Can't Raise a Man," peaked at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
In 2014, K. Michelle released her second studio album, Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?, which debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B Albums chart, selling 87,000 copies in its first week. The album spawned three singles: "Love 'Em All" (Platinum), "Maybe I Should Call" (Gold), and "Hard to Do" (Gold). During this time, she also headlined her first tour, The Rebellious Soul Tour, and joined Robin Thicke on the North American leg of his Blurred Lines Tour.
In 2016, K. Michelle released her third studio album, More Issues Than Vogue, to positive reviews. The album chronicles her life in Los Angeles and her return to Atlanta, as well as the launch of her restaurant Puff & Petals. In 2019, she embarked on the O.S.D. Tour and the Ladies Make Some Noise Tour.
In 2024, K. Michelle signed a recording contract with BBR Music Group and BMG Nashville to release her debut country record. She had always wanted to pursue country music before beginning her R&B career and was "fully engulfed" in the Nashville music scene, making connections and recording in her in-home studio. She performed at the CMA Fest in 2024 and is finalizing her first headlining tour as a country act.
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K. Michelle's TV shows
K. Michelle has appeared in several TV shows throughout her career. She first rose to fame through the reality series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, a spin-off of which followed her own life and was titled K. Michelle: My Life. This show, which ran from 2014 to 2017, gave viewers a glimpse into the daily life of the singer-songwriter, including her busy schedule, heartbreaks, and friend drama.
Before starring in her own show, K. Michelle left Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta to join the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York in season four. The purpose of her joining this show was to set up her own spin-off series, K. Michelle: My Life. She has also appeared in other Love & Hip Hop clip show specials, including Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified and 40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot, where she won the Clapback Queens category.
In addition to the Love & Hip Hop franchise, K. Michelle has also starred in her own special, The Rebellious Soul Musical, directed by Golden Globe winner Idris Elba. She has also appeared in other TV shows, including American Soul, K. Michelle: Fakin' It, and K. Michelle: Fallin'.
K. Michelle has also used her platform to raise awareness about the dangers of cosmetic surgery. In the Lifetime show My Killer Body with K. Michelle, she helps men and women who are desperate to reverse plastic surgery procedures that are threatening their lives. As someone who has struggled with health issues after silicone injections, she uses the show to share her ongoing personal story and help others facing similar challenges.
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K. Michelle's albums
K. Michelle is an R&B singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 2010s. She released her first single, "Fakin' It", a collaboration with Missy Elliot, in 2009. Her first album, Rebellious Soul, was released in 2013 and included the tracks "Can't Raise a Man" and "Pay My Bills". Since then, she has released five more studio albums, showcasing her "versatile lyricism and formidable voice".
Her second album, Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?, was recorded in New York City and was the focus of the first season of her reality TV show, K. Michelle: My Life. The show also documented the recording of her third album, More Issues Than Vogue, in Los Angeles, and her fourth album, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, in Atlanta.
K. Michelle has also released several singles, including "Love 'Em All", "Hard to Do", "Not a Little Bit", "Ain't You", and "Either Way". While these songs did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, they did peak at various positions on other charts, such as the Bubbling Under Hot 100, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and R&B Digital Song Sales charts. In addition to her studio albums and singles, K. Michelle has released five mixtapes and six music videos.
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K. Michelle's singles
K. Michelle is an American R&B recording artist with an extensive discography. She has released six studio albums, 24 solo singles (33 overall), five mixtapes, and six guest appearances. Her singles have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, among others.
Some of K. Michelle's notable singles include "Love 'Em All", which peaked at number 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, and "Hard to Do", which reached number 43 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. "Not a Little Bit" is another one of her popular songs that charted at number 30 on the same Airplay chart.
Additionally, K. Michelle's song "Ain't You" performed well on multiple charts. It reached number 41 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs chart and number 14 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart. However, it did not enter the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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K. Michelle's personal life
K. Michelle: My Life is a reality television series that premiered on VH1 in 2014. The show chronicles the everyday life of R&B/soul singer and songwriter K. Michelle. The series also features several members of K. Michelle's inner circle as supporting cast members, including her best friend Paris Phillips and her make-up artist and hair stylist Jonathan Fernandez.
The first season of the show follows K. Michelle's move to New York City and the recording of her second album, Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?. The season ends with an epilogue in which K. Michelle reveals that her best friend, Paris, allegedly stole money from her.
The second season of the show chronicles K. Michelle's life in Los Angeles and the recording of her third album, More Issues Than Vogue.
The third season sees K. Michelle return to Atlanta and launch a new restaurant, Puff & Petals. This season also focuses on K. Michelle's love life, including her volatile relationship with basketball player Bobby Maze and her romantic involvements with Safaree Samuels and Prince Mario Max Schaumburg-Lippe. During this season, K. Michelle also reveals her bisexuality and reunites with her ex-girlfriend, Melisia.
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