Tynisha Keli
| Tynisha Keli | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tynisha Keli Soares |
| Born | July 28, 1985 New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, model, actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records (2006-2009) Eight72 Entertainment (2010-2011) |
| Website | http://tynishamusic.com |
Tynisha Keli Soares (born July 28, 1985), known by her stage name Tynisha Keli, is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, who has seen her greatest success in Japan.
She is best known for the single "I Wish You Loved Me" which was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Corna Boyz. The singer's debut album, The Chronicles of Tk, was released in Japan on April 22, 2009. The album peaked at number twelve on the Japanese Albums Chart,[1] and sold 600,000 copies in Japan.[2] The album's second single Shatter'd, reached number four on Billboard's Japan Hot 100.[3] Her second album The 5th Element was released August 2010 in Japan, it debuted at number one on Japan's iTunes, the first single released off the album "Love Hurts" also debuted at number one. The album peaked at number thirty-six on the Japanese Albums Chart.
She is not currently signed to a label and still working on her third album, which will release sometime in 2013.
Early life
Tynisha Soares was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of Richard Garcia (died 1986) and Elisa Smith Soares. She is of Portuguese descent. Keli came from a poverty stricken home and struggled financially for most of her life. She has a brother, Timothy Soares, a half brother Tazmyn Michael Soares (born June 23, 1989 - December 21, 2007), and one half sister, Tay'le Rudolph (born 1992).[4] Her father was killed when she was barely a year old.[5] She had big responsibilities as a kid. At age of 8 years old, she accepted music into her life in such a major way because it was her only outlet, her way of letting out the frustrations she had.[6] She started singing professionally around the age of 14. She then moved to Los Angeles, where she lived for seven years, before moving to Atlanta. Her younger brother, Tazmyn Soares was killed at age of 18 in Boston in December 2007.[7]
Music career
1999-2002: Gyrlz Society and record deal
In 1999, Keli met Scott Ross (alias Scottie Gee), a former member of the platinum hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, who taught her how to perform and work a crowd. Ross began to coach her after school, acting as both manager and father figure. Soon he landed her a gig at the Strand Theatre in Boston, where she performed "Never Can Say Goodbye," the Jackson 5 classic, in front of an all-black audience. She then caught a break when she moved to Los Angeles a year later and landed a spot in a pop girl group Gyrlz Society.[8] Gyrlz Society was an American girl group comprising four members: Amy Correa, Melissa Tessmer, Tynisha Keli (formerly Tynisha Soares), and Katy Scanlan. The group released one single, the group's only song "Respect Me", along with a Double "D" Mix, which was produced by Damon Jones in 2002 under MCA Records. Although the single's casing mentioned a self-titled Gyrlz Society album to be released "later this year" (2003), the album was cancelled and the group quickly disbanded.[5] From the beginning she knew it wasn't for her. As time went on she wanted to branch out and try it on her own.
2003–09: Debut album The Chronicles of TK
Signed to Warner Bros. Records, Keli worked with Kara DioGuardi, who is one of the industry’s most sought-after songwriters and producers. She released the production company and started working with different producers such as Bryan-Michael Cox, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Tha Cornaboyz, Robin Thicke, Rico Love and many more. She recorded her album from 2006 to 2008 which is released in early 2009. The album only released in Japan and debuted at number 12 at Japan Oricon Albums Chart. The first single "I Wish You Loved Me" was released on 2007 and the video was released one year later in 2008. The single debuted in Japan at number 25 in 2009. The second single "Shatter'd" released a few months later is her first Top 10 song which peaked at number 5 in Japan.[3]
In 2009, she covered the song "The Boy Is Mine" (originally sung by Brandy and Monica) with singer Beni Arashiro. She also had a minor role in the 2009 musical remake film 'Fame', where she sung in the cafeteria to "This is My Life". Keli has also made a cameo in the 2009 film Fame, inspired by the TV sitcom she loved the programme as a child.[9]
She co-wrote the song "Powerless", which was featured on the debut album Exposed by R&B-Singer and Def Jam signed Kristinia DeBarge.
In Late 2009 Tynisha announced via her Twitter account [10] she would be leaving her record label Warner Bros. Although no reason was provided as to why. Although Warner Brothers won't be involved in future projects, Tynisha's projects will still be distributed in Japan, by Warner Japan.[11]
2010: The 5th Element
In January 2010, Tynisha announced on Ustream[12] to her fans she was working on her second album "The 5th Element"[13] and all vocal orders would be managed by Pierre Medor. She also stated this album would see only a european release and then she would work on her US debut both released through "Eight72 Entertainment". It has been confirmed on Twitter from Tynisha that her second album The 5th Element is complete.
According to Tynisha during a Ustream broadcast, the first single from her second album will be a song titled "Next Time". The single was expected to be released, June 9, 2010 in Europe, but had been pushed back to June 16. Also the album "The 5th Element" was expected to be released July 28, 2010, but has been pushed back to August 25, 2010. It debuted at number thirty-six on the Japanese album charts in the first week.[14]
On June 16, 2010 during a live interview with Large FM, Tynisha herself, along with her manager Tyrrell Bing of Tha CornaBoyz premiered her second single, Tha CornaBoyz penned & produced song "The Right Way". She re-recorded the song with Japanese singer Jay'ed for the Japanese version of the album.[15]
It turns out that there will be two official first singles released from her second album, with "Next Time" being the official European single while "The Right Way" will be the official U.S. single.[16] A video for the record "Love Hurts" featuring Coma Chi was shot in Yokohama, Japan and will be released the first week of August.[10]
Tynisha will be featured on a song called "They Say" by Hitz Committee/Que Records/EMI Records rapper Huey. The song will be not featured on his upcoming album Redemption to be released on September 14, 2010 maybe as a B-Side or Bonus Track.[17]
Tynisha's Japanese single "Love Hurts" with Coma Chi (Komachi), debuted at number one on her Birthday July 28, 2010 becoming her first #1 single.[18] The 2nd US single "The Right Way" was released to iTunes on July 27, 2010.[19] "The Right Way" was released in Japan as well, and ranked number one on Japan's Western Rekochoku ringtone charts, making it Tynisha's second number one single.
Tynisha has signed an endorsement deal with eye-wear designer K.Michael, and has become one of the faces of the 2010 "Forever K. Michael" Designer Eye-ware Campaign, along with artist like Nappy Roots, Cupid, Donnie Klang, and dance crew Fanny Pak.[20][21] She is expected to go on a multi-city promotional tour with the campaign in the fall.
Tynisha confirmed on her Ustream that she would soon be working on a mixtape containing both covers and original songs with Britney Neang. She has decided to call the mixtape 'The United States of TK'. However, the project was never completed and released. The video for her single "The Right Way" was shot on September 2010 in Japan. The music video premiered in January 2011.[22]
2011: Hiatus and Untitled Third Album
In 2011, Keli recorded a track with songwriter Atozzio called "Reasons".[23] She confirmed on Twitter she left her independent label from Tha Cornaboyz "Eight72 Entertainment"[24] and ended the collaboration with them[25] but she still sign to Warner Japan. She is working with songwriter Atozzio who worked on her second album "The 5th Element" on her third upcoming album. There is still no release date for a new album yet.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| JPN [26] |
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| 2009 | The Chronicles of Tk
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12 |
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| 2010 | The 5th Element
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36 |
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Singles
- 2008: "I Wish You Loved Me"
- 2009: "Shatter'd"
- 2010: "Next Time"
- 2010: "Love Hurts"
- 2010: "The Right Way"
References
- ^ http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=ja&types=rnk&year=2009&month=5&week=1&submit5.x=11&submit5.y=22
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE Interview: The Adorable - Tynisha Keli". Retrieved 2010-08-25.
- ^ a b http://www.billboard.com/charts/2009-04-25/japan-hot-100
- ^ "Tazmyn Soares - BostonHerald.com". 2007-12-24. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ a b http://www.tynishamusic.com/bio
- ^ "MONICA MANIA INTERVIEW TYNISHA KELI". 2007-03-25. Retrieved 2007-03-25.
- ^ "2 fatal shootings resumed a cycle of violence". 2007-12-24. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
- ^ "New Bedford native Tynisha Keli releases album". 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
- ^ "FAME Movie - 2009 : This Is My Life". 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
- ^ a b http://twitter.com/tynishakeli
- ^ "Tynisha Keli / ティニーシャ・ケリー". 2010-09-03. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
- ^ http://ustream.com/misstynishakeli
- ^ "MONICA MANIA INTERVIEW TYNISHA KELI". 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
- ^ "Oricon Weekly for 2010 week 35". Retrieved 2010-09-03.
- ^ "激キュートシンガー、ティニーシャケリーニューアルバム本日発売！JAY’EDとのデュエット曲配信スタート！". Retrieved 2010-08-25.
- ^ http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7705778
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YA6c3reKOI&feature=player_embedded
- ^ "Tynisha Keli Lands at #1 on both International Ringtone Chart with "Love Hurts"". 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-right-way/id385015032
- ^ http://www.hiphoppress.com/2010/08/designer-eyewear-is-the-new-black-the-forever-k-michael-collection-officially-launches-in-highend-re.html
- ^ "San Francisco Centre - Westfield Presents: The Forever K. Michael Collection". The San Francisco Chronicle. 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ^ "Tynisha Keli "The Right Way" Feat. Jay'ed.mov". 2011-01-08. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
- ^ "My New Single Reasons Featuring Tynisha Keli Is Available Itunes Now!!!!!". 2011-05-10. Retrieved 2011-05-10.
- ^ https://twitter.com/tynishakeli/status/69443500890013696
- ^ https://twitter.com/tynishakeli/status/68311780216152065
- ^ "Tynisha Keli Japanese Discography on ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
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