Home • News Career In Pictures: Keyshia Cole Photographic milestones from Keyshia Cole's successful R&B career. By · Updated October 29, 2020 01 Early Days Cole serves up face and fashion during a shoot in the early days of her career. 02 In the Beginning Fresh out of Oakland, Keyshia Cole burst on the scene with the Kanye West-produced, “I Changed My Mind” from her debut album, “The Way It Is.” 03 On Her Way While we certainly love her music, it’s Cole’s humble, raw honesty that really touches a nerve. Fans connected with her, right away. 04 Belting It Out Cole’s live performances are full of heart and her soul. Here, she performs at last year’s BET Awards in Los Angeles. 05 The Way It Is In 2007, Cole opened her world to reality cameras for her top-rated BET reality show, “The Way It Is.” We couldn’t turn away. 06 Blonde Ambition Cole is known for her music as well as her often-changing coifs (and colors!). 07 A Different Me Showing her softer side, Cole released her sophomore album, “A Different Me.” 08 Glowing A proud nominee, Cole poses on the red carpet at the 2009 Grammy Awards. 09 Keyshia, Live! Cole works it out during one of her live shows. 10 Always a Lady No matter how loud the chatter about her personal life, Cole always carries herself like a lady, with her head held high. 11 New Parents Keyshia poses with her fiancee’ Daniel Gibson. The couple welcomed their son to the world on March 2, 2010. The baby is named after his father. 12 Live on Stage A few months after having a baby, Keyshia made a surprise appearance on the 2010 BET Awards. 13 Showtime Keyshia Cole performs on the main stage of the New Orleans Superdome on Friday night of the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival. Michael Rowe