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Tynisha Keli Soares (born July 28, 1985), known by her stage name Tynisha Keli, is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, who has seen her greatest success in Japan.
She is best known for the single "I Wish You Loved Me" which was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Corna Boyz. The singer's debut album, The Chronicles of Tk, was released in Japan on April 22, 2009. The Chronicles of TK peaked at #15 on the Japanese album charts. The album's current single is Shatter'd, which reached #6 on Billboard's Japan Hot 100 Charts.[1]
Early life
Tynisha was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and is Portuguese and Cape Verdian descent. Keli came from a poverty stricken home and struggled financially for most of her life. Her father was killed when she was barely a year old.[2]
Music career
Gyrlz Society
Gyrlz Society was an American girl group comprising four members: Amy Correa, Melissa Tessmer, Tynisha Keli (formerly Tynisha Soares), and Katy Scanlan. The group released one single, the group's only song "Respect Me", along with a Double "D" Mix, which was produced by Damon Jones in 2002 under MCA Records. Although the single's casing mentioned a self-titled Gyrlz Society album to be released "later this year" (2002), the album was cancelled and the group quickly disbanded.[3]
2003 - 2007
Signed to Warner Bros. Records, Keli worked with Kara DioGuardi, who is one of the industry’s most sought-after songwriters and producers. She released the production company and started working with different producers such as Bryan-Michael Cox, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Tha Corna Boyz,Robin Thicket, Co-Stars and many more.
2008 - Present
In 2009, she covered the song "The Boy Is Mine" (originally sung by Brandy Norwood and Monica with singer Beni Arashiro. She also had a minor role in the 2009 musical remake film 'Fame', where she sung in the cafeteria to This is My Life. Keli has also made a cameo in the 2009 film Fame, inspired by the tv sitcom she loved the programme as a child.
Late 2009 Tynisha announce via Twitter [4] she would be leaving her record label Warner Bros. Although no reason was provided as to why. January 2010 Tynisha announced via Ustream[5] to her fans she was working on her sophomore album "5th Element" and all vocal orders would be managed By Pierre Midore(Was In Tha Corna Boyz)She also stating this album would see a European Release only and then she would work on her Usa Debut both released through a unknown Company.It has Been Confirmed Via Tweet from Tynisha That her sophomore album 5th Element is complete.Her album will be released July 2010.
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Main article: Tynisha Keli discography
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