K. Michelle
K. Michelle, a Memphis-born R&B singer, is known for her soulful vocals and candid songwriting. She gained initial recognition with "Fakin' It" (2009) and later amplified her fame through the reality series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Subsequent albums like Rebellious Soul (2013), Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? (2014), and More Issues Than Vogue(2016) achieved Top Ten Billboard 200 success, featuring notable singles like "Can't Raise a Man." After venturing outside major labels with All Monsters Are Human (2020), she released I'm the Problem (2023), her final R&B album, before transitioning to country music, a genre she's long incorporated into her sound. "Scooch," a preview single, topped the Adult R&B chart.
Michelle's musical journey began with formal training and instrumental proficiency, leading to a 2008 record deal. Early singles like "Fallin'" and "I Just Can't Do This" built her momentum, while collaborations with established artists furthered her exposure. Her reality TV presence and subsequent signing led to Rebellious Soul's chart-topping debut and a Soul Train award. She continued her television career with "K. Michelle: My Life" and maintained consistent album success with Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? and More Issues Than Vogue. After releasing Kimberly: People I Used to Know (2017) and All Monsters Are Human, she expanded her acting portfolio, appearing in "American Soul" and "Single Black Female." In 2023, she released I'm the Problem, and collaborated on country projects, signaling her shift in genre.