Keke Wyatt’s Certified is her first album in seven years and she ends her long player absence with a playlist of mostly original songs. Wyatt’s role as Avant’s duet partner on a cover of Rene & Angela’s “My First Love” two decades ago introduced her as a precocious vocalist with mighty pipes far beyond her 15 years. Certified is her fifth album and her honest co-writing and the production guidance of Blac Elvis who is known for his work with Usher and Beyoncé, reveal that Wyatt’s voice is still pure and full. The relationship tales on Certified come through with the wisdom of an experienced romantic. “Water Into Wine” uses a biblical reference to accept a relationship stalemate as Wyatt sings with the stance of a weary lover. She owns up to not having miracle power but the smooth ridges in her vocals are embedded with the gospel.

Wyatt acknowledges another iconic vocalist with the Sade tribute “She.”  The riffs on “Smooth Operator” are transformed into a different kind of late-night allure emphasizing soul instead of jazz like the UK singer’s version. Wyatt’s mastery of the cover song is well-known and “Unchained Melody” is completely renewed under the weight of an epic interpretation that holds heartstrings captive.  Certified refuses to get into a sonic rut and “Scared” is a bubbly reggae surprise featuring Mix Master David. The Insecurity that can come from conflicts in love is a sensual twirl with a rocking rhythm guitar and Wyatt’s calm confession. The church roots and magnificent runs she’s famous for are heard throughout Certified but go harder when she ends the album with choral fanfare on the autobiographical prayer “Deliver Me.”  Certified is a worthy return for one of the best vocalists of her generation who is still wowing audiences after more than two decades. 

Keke Wyatt’s Certified is her sixth album and first in seven years. The title track is a sultry bedroom bop written by Wyatt with Kissie Lee, Elvis Williams, and Alphonso Crawford. Wyatt’s sensuous vocals invites her lover to intimacy with feelings much stronger than lust. The control and emotional depth that fans expect in her singing is still there making the song’s title a testament to her personal desires and her artistry. Seven years ago she released Keke Covers and gave new life to a collection of classic songs. Certified marks her return to the Shanachie label of which she is elated to be working with again. “I really feel good about signing with Shanachie!” shares Keke. “I’m excited and finally ready. I feel like this time we will create magic together and make HISTORY!”

Certified has eight original songs and one cover all produced by Blac Elvis known for his work with Usher and Beyoncé. The album comes out June 28th just in time to give her passionate fanbase a chance to make summer memories with her new music. In the meantime, Wyatt keeps fans engaged on her popular social media channels with her everyday life. 

Keke Wyatt comes with a summer surprise in the form of her latest song, “Water Into Wine.” The R&B singer extraordinaire promotes unconditional love by accepting an imperfect partner. Wyatt intones that she only wants her man’s sincerity and genuine effort because unlike Jesus she can not miraculously make a relationship work. She delivers a no-nonsense message about love with warm and translucent pipes. “Water Into Wine” will be on Wyatt’s first album in six years and it marks her return to Shanachie Records. She shared her eagerness about the deal in a press release. “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 last album was Keke Covers and since then she has expanded her family and had a role on the TV show Saints & Sinners. In October We TV and ALLBLK will present her new reality show Keke Wyatt’s World. Her next album will be released in late 2023. 

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.”