Birth name: Keyshia Michelle Cole Also known as: KC, The Princess of Hip-Hop Soul Born: October 15, 1981 (1981-10-15) Origin: Oakland, California Genres: R&B, hip-hop, soul, hip-hop soul Occupations: Singer–songwriter Instruments: Vocals Years active: 2004–present Labels: A&M, Geffen Associated acts: MC Hammer, Game, Ron Fair, Manny Haley, Remy Ma, Monica, Daniel Gibson, Nicki Minaj, Trina Website: www.keyshiacole.com