Keke Covers

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Keke Covers
Studio album by
Keke Wyatt
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2017
Recorded2016–2017
Length37:45
LabelAratek Entertainment
Keke Wyatt chronology
Rated Love
(2016) 		Keke Covers
(2017) 		Certified
(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

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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]

Track listing

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Keke Covers — Standard edition[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Original artistLength
1."I'm Goin' Down"Norman WhitfieldMary J. Blige1:58
2."Love On Top"
Beyoncé3:18
3."Oui"
Jeremih4:16
4."Diamonds and Pearls"PrincePrince and The New Power Generation4:30
5."Diamonds"
Rihanna3:47
6."Pillowtalk"
  • Zayn
  • Levi Lennox
  • Anthony Hannides
  • Michael Hannides
  • Joe Garrett
Zayn3:27
7."I Will Always Love You"Dolly PartonWhitney Houston4:44
8."This Is What You Came For"
Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna3:43
9."What's Going On (feat. Keever West)"
Marvin Gaye3:37
10."Tennessee Whiskey"
Chris Stapleton4:25
Total length:37:45

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref
Worldwide February 14, 2017 Digital download Aratek Entertainment [1][22]

References

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