KeKe Wyatt Talks Having Her Own Label, Faith in Her Passion, and Advice For Women in Abusive Relationships
Preacher’s kid, wife, mother, singer/musician (mastering both the keys as well as the drums), and R&B Diva, KeKe Wyatt is someone not only to admire but she’s a lady that will thoroughly entertain you. She kicked her door of opportunity completely off the hinges back in 2001 with her rendition of “Nothing in this world”, featuring Avant. Her big introduction to stardom was electrifying and memorable for everyone in love (or who thought they were in love) in the early 2000s.
When I stated she has been singing and in the music industry a long time, she responded with her contagious laugh, “ A long time? Chile, you make me feel like I'm old. Ummm...I'm still an 80's baby OooooKay!” From singing in the church, to performing with girl groups, then working as a songwriter KeKe has been fulfilling her passion and purpose from a young age. With a voice touched by angels, you would think she dreamed of being a singer/entertainer all her life...but that’s far from the truth. “I was not out searching or looking for it. Honey, I was just a little church girl singing with my family. The entertainment industry and my professional singing career came to me and fell into my lap. I truly believe what God has for you will be for you!”
After her debut album release she found herself in a toxic and abusive marriage. Fortunate enough to make it out alive, with her kids, she doesn’t hesitate to tell her testimony. She literally had to fight and stab her way out of a disappointed love story from hell. She speaks straight from the heart when she says, “Keep God first and tell a friend or family member so they can help you get out. If a man raises his hand to you, get out fast and do not stay because the next time you might not make it out alive. That's just keeping it real”.
Trends, hashtags, music, and images change day to day. What’s hot and what’s not is in consistent fluctuation in the music industry. Yet, Wyatt is not intimidated and always stays true to who she is. “Everyone who really knows me is aware that I am as real as they come boo. So I really don't focus on trying to re-invent myself. I have my own label now so I can do the music I want and most importantly music that comes straight from my heart. I always have a new beat or a melody in my head to record. I plan to always give my fans something fresh from me”.
Her run on TV One’s reality show, R&B Divas, provided a first-hand look into the life of a busy working mother and wife. With her hectic schedule, I figured she’d be perfect to provide some advice to busy ladies on how to keep things fresh and exciting with their husband or significant others. Leave it to KeKe to break it down really sweet, simple, and with a big laugh, “All I am going to say is HOE is in the word HOME!”
KeKe wears so many different hats professionally as well as personally how does she stay sane and maintain a peace of mind? “I pray every day and all day!” Her core is gospel and her house- hold name and sound is rhythm and blues so when asked has the evolution of R&B disappointed her, she replied saying, “The direction of a particular genre of music is left to the interpretation of the artist. However, if you’re a fan then support your favorite artists by purchasing their music and tickets to their shows and events. Fans are the main reason artists continue working on their craft, so give them a reason to continue”.
She leaves her fans with these words, “Listen, stop trying to fit in with the rest. Only be yourself. God made you just like you are--special. You cannot get on the road to your destiny trying to be someone else. At the end of the day if you want what God has for you then be yourself” now with that being said, “My new album Rated Love is anywhere music is sold digitally, Okay!”