Critically acclaimed R&B singer Keke Wyatt has signed with Shanachie Records to release her first album in six years. Wyatt is known for her personality on social media as well as her intense concerts that keep on her the road around the year doing an average of 50 shows. She released the Keke Covers album in 2017 and it quickly became a favorite amongst online soul fans especially her version of Prince’s “Diamonds and Pearls.”Her rendition of country singer Chris Stapleton’s “Tennesse Whiskey” has over 10 million views on YouTube. The singer said this about her new endeavor, “I really feel good about signing with Shanachie! I’m excited and finally ready. I feel like this time we will create magic together and make HISTORY!” Wyatt’s second and third studio albums Who Knew? and Unbelievable were Shanachie releases so the new deal is a return to a familiar space.
Wyatt recently had a role as a minister’s wife on the television show Saints and Sinners. She expanded her family in 2022 by having her 11th child. The new album doesn’t have a title yet but she said, “Fans can expect some good ole Sanging honey!! I want to give my fans the gift of love, hope and trust with my new music. However, don’t get it twisted because I’m singing about it all. I think everyone will be able to relate to this album.”
It’s 2023 and Wyatt’s fans still give her credit for duetting with Avant on “My First Love.”