Keke Covers is cover album by American R&B recording artist Keke Wyatt. It was released on February 14, 2017, through Aratek Entertainment.[1]

Keke Covers
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2017
Recorded2016–2017
Length37:45
LabelAratek Entertainment
Keke Wyatt chronology
Rated Love
(2016)
Keke Covers
(2017)

The album features covers from Mary J. Blige's cover of Rose Royce, Beyoncé, Jeremih, Prince and The New Power Generation, Rihanna, Zayn, Whitney Houston's cover of I Will Always Love You, Calvin Harris, Marvin Gaye and Chris Stapleton.[2]

Background and release edit

After the success of the lead single Sexy Song taken from her fourth studio album Rated Love, Wyatt uploaded a cover music video of Mary J. Blige's version of "I'm Goin' Down" to her YouTube channel, announcing a series of covers titled "Keke Covers" on January 28, 2016.[3] On February 2, 2016, in the fourth anniversary passing of Whitney Houston Wyatt released her second cover video covering "I Will Always Love You" paying a tribute to the singer.[4] On March 1, 2016, a cover of Beyoncé's "Love On Top" was released to Wyatt's YouTube channel.[5] On March 15, 2016, a cover of "Diamonds" by Rihanna was uploaded.[6]

On April 12, 2016, Wyatt uploaded a cover of Jeremih's "Oui",[7] a remix version featuring both Wyatt and Jeremih's vocals was uploaded on May 16, 2016.[8] Following the death of Prince, Wyatt uploaded a cover of "Diamonds and Pearls" on May 2, 2016 paying homage to the late singer.[9] Wyatt uploaded a cover of Zayn's "Pillowtalk" on May 31, 2016.[10] On June 29, 2016, a cover of "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton originally by David Allen Coe was released to her YouTube account.[11] On July 27, 2016, an acoustic version of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" featuring brother Keever West was released.[12] It was announced on January 31, 2017, via Wyatt's social media accounts that a covers album would be released,[13] "My YouTube cover series #kekecovers comes the cover album 'Keke Covers' #COMINGSOON #FEB14 #LOVERSDAY2017".[14][15][16] On February 14, 2017, the album was released through digital markets and streaming services worldwide via iTunes,[1] Amazon,[17] Google Play,[18] Spotify[19] and Tidal.[20] A music video for This Is What You Came For was uploaded to Wyatt's YouTube channel on the day of the album's release.[21]

Track listing edit

Keke Covers — Standard edition[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Original artistLength
1."I'm Goin' Down"Norman WhitfieldMary J. Blige1:58
2."Love On Top"Beyoncé3:18
3."Oui"Jeremih4:16
4."Diamonds and Pearls"PrincePrince and The New Power Generation4:30
5."Diamonds"Rihanna3:47
6."Pillowtalk"
  • Zayn
  • Levi Lennox
  • Anthony Hannides
  • Michael Hannides
  • Joe Garrett
Zayn3:27
7."I Will Always Love You"Dolly PartonWhitney Houston4:44
8."This Is What You Came For"Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna3:43
9."What's Going On (feat. Keever West)"Marvin Gaye3:37
10."Tennessee Whiskey"Chris Stapleton4:25
Total length:37:45

Release history edit

Region Date Format Label Ref
Worldwide February 14, 2017 Digital download Aratek Entertainment [1][22]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Keke Covers by KeKe Wyatt". iTunes. Apple Music Inc. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Keke Wyatt To Give A Valentine's Gift With 'Keke Covers' Album". Soul Bounce. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Keke Wyatt Covers "I'm Goin Down" By: Mary J Blige". YouTube. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "I Will Always Love You" By: Whitney Houston". YouTube. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "Love On Top" by Beyonce". YouTube. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "Diamonds" by Rihanna". YouTube. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "Oui" by Jeremih". YouTube. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  8. ^ "Jeremih and Keke Wyatt "Oui" (cover) Remix". YouTube. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "Diamonds and Pearls" by Prince and the New Power Generation". YouTube. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  10. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "Pillowtalk" by Zayn". YouTube. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  11. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton". YouTube. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ "Keke Wyatt's (acoustic) cover of Marvin Gaye's "Whats Going On"". YouTube. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  13. ^ "My YouTube cover series #kekecovers comes the cover album 'Keke Covers' #COMINGSOON #FEB14 #LOVERSDAY2017". Twitter. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  14. ^ "Keke Wyatt's #KekeCovers The Album *COMING SOON*". YouTube. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  15. ^ "From my YouTube cover series #kekecovers comes the remarkable and unprecedented cover album 'Keke Covers' #COMINGSOON #FEB14 #LOVERSDAY2017". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  16. ^ "From my YouTube cover series #kekecovers comes the remarkable and unprecedented cover album 'Keke Covers' #COMINGSOON #FEB14 #LOVERSDAY2017". Facebook. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  17. ^ "Keke Covers: KeKe Wyatt Amazon MP3 Downloads". Amazon (U.S. Store). Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  18. ^ "Keke Wyatt:Keke Covers – Music on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  19. ^ "Keke Covers by KeKe Wyatt on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  20. ^ "Keke Covers Keke Wyatt TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  21. ^ "Keke Wyatt covers "This Is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris". YouTube. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  22. ^ Worldwide release of Keke Covers: