Keke Covers Explained

Keke Covers
Type:studio
Artist:Keke Wyatt
Cover:KeKe_Wyatt_Keke_Covers.png
Released:February 14, 2017
Recorded:2016–2017
Length:37:45
Label:Aratek Entertainment
Prev Title:Rated Love
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Certified
Next Year:2024

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

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keke Covers by KeKe Wyatt. iTunes. Apple Music Inc.. 14 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Keke Wyatt To Give A Valentine’s Gift With ‘Keke Covers’ Album. Soul Bounce. 2 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Keke Wyatt Covers "I'm Goin Down" By: Mary J Blige. YouTube. 28 January 2016.
  4. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "I Will Always Love You" By: Whitney Houston. YouTube. 2 February 2016.
  5. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "Love On Top" by Beyonce. YouTube. 1 March 2016.
  6. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "Diamonds" by Rihanna. YouTube. 15 March 2016.
  7. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "Oui" by Jeremih. YouTube. 12 April 2016.
  8. Web site: Jeremih and Keke Wyatt "Oui" (cover) Remix. YouTube. 16 May 2016.
  9. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "Diamonds and Pearls" by Prince and the New Power Generation. YouTube. 2 May 2016.
  10. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "Pillowtalk" by Zayn. YouTube. 31 May 2016.
  11. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton. YouTube. 29 June 2016.
  12. Web site: Keke Wyatt's (acoustic) cover of Marvin Gaye's "Whats Going On". YouTube. 27 July 2016.
  13. Web site: My YouTube cover series #kekecovers comes the cover album 'Keke Covers' #COMINGSOON #FEB14 #LOVERSDAY2017. Twitter. 31 January 2017.
  14. Web site: Keke Wyatt's #KekeCovers The Album *COMING SOON*. YouTube. 31 January 2017.
  15. Web site: From my YouTube cover series #kekecovers comes the remarkable and unprecedented cover album 'Keke Covers' #COMINGSOON #FEB14 #LOVERSDAY2017. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BP7zD1AFLNy . 2021-12-26 . registration. Instagram. 31 January 2017.
  16. Web site: From my YouTube cover series #kekecovers comes the remarkable and unprecedented cover album 'Keke Covers' #COMINGSOON #FEB14 #LOVERSDAY2017. Facebook. 31 January 2017.
  17. Web site: Keke Covers: KeKe Wyatt Amazon MP3 Downloads. Amazon (U.S. Store). 14 February 2017.
  18. Web site: Keke Wyatt:Keke Covers – Music on Google Play. Google Play. 14 February 2017.
  19. Web site: Keke Covers by KeKe Wyatt on Spotify. Spotify. 14 February 2017.
  20. Web site: Keke Covers Keke Wyatt TIDAL. Tidal. 14 February 2017.
  21. Web site: Keke Wyatt covers "This Is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris. YouTube. 14 February 2017.
  22. Worldwide release of Keke Covers: