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Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings
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Positive: 39 out of 73
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Mixed: 13 out of 73
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Negative: 21 out of 73
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Nov 11, 2015Keyshia dona, amores. Não merece essa nota ridÃcula dada pelos usuários, what a shame. Vocês não sabem apreciar r&b, beijinhoooooossssssss gossip girl
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LisaK.May 17, 2008I love this album i really do. I think that it is timeless u can never get tired of it and if u do just pop in "just like you". And the monica and mary comparison it's not necessary these women are all talented including ciara, beyonce, ashanti and mya. It's not fair 2 put them up against eachother.
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NickIJul 10, 2007This album is perfect from start to finish.
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LetoyaMMar 13, 2007I think everyone needs to cop dis shit right quick. it is off the mothafucken chain. dis shit is bananas man. and all that talk about monica and Mary dat shit is 4real these three women are the R&B Queens. give it up 4 my girls Keyshis, monica and Mary.
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StephanieTMar 16, 2006I honestly do not see what the fuss is all about....her voice is just too nasal for my tastes. I think she has true potential, she just needs to learn how to open up her throat when she sings.
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KarolynSFeb 24, 2006Keyshia Cole's cd is one of the best I've heard in a long time. I listen to it everyday. I can very well relate to her lyrics. She has a beautiful and flawless voice. I wish her well in the music industry.
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VictoriaHJan 23, 2006
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TriciaBDec 12, 2005
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jessicalDec 1, 2005I think everyone needs to calm down there is no way she is as talented as monica but i do see were you guys are coming from she do lay that shit down with that voice. I think it is the best of 2005. that's my girl keysh.
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TonyROct 7, 2005
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jasonpOct 2, 2005took a chance and bought the album. i hadn't even heard any of the songs but i'm so glad i had. she has never been heard in the uk and i think it's really bad. she's has possibly the most real voice that's out there. so much of R&B is emotionless or way too sickly - this is real and very impressive. truly one of my great cds in my collection. 2005 is definately her year.
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anthonyrSep 29, 2005I agree, I think she is almost as talented as monica but she still has to work a bit more. I love the comparison though. I also think she is far more talented than other R&B singers like Ciara, Ashanti, Mya, Beyonce, Brandy and even Faith Evans. 10 All the way cause that's "The way it is"!! Also if you like Keyshia Cole's album then you should Get Monica's "After the storm"
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CourtneyJSep 28, 2005I'm feeling all of her songs!! I won't compare her to anyone else because everyone has their own style. I'm going through some things right now and each song is like my journal....singing about my life as if she were standing right beside me! Thank You Keyshia
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monicarSep 23, 2005I think shes the next Monica. She's way better tham ashanti, beyonce, and ciara. I think she is the next monica cause monica is the next Mary J Blige.
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ShayRSep 13, 2005Best female album i've heard all year!! Perfect 10 all the way through..but my fav song is Love, thought you had my back!
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MichelleDSep 12, 2005I love the cd. The lyrics are powerful and meaningful and her voice has Mary's pain!
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NivBAug 16, 2005While it has it's moments, :The Way It Is" is a rather bland album. Keyhsia Cole suffers from what a lot of new artists go through: great vocals, amazing talent - but cliched productions and radio-friendly songs, rather than talent-proving songs and a use to a trademark voice.
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MininaenaeBobAug 13, 2005
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TONIAPAug 7, 2005This is the best album I have purchased this year. This girl has real talent and anybody that says this album is not a 10 needs there ears checked. I disagree with the E online rating who ever rated this album needs to be fired.
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minrockJul 29, 2005Reminiscent of a young Mary, early SWV -- so real and amazing. Her voice is a clear bell. She's a pro chanteuse with all the accouterments of an official fly girl. If you like it slow and beautiful you can't miss "Love" or "We Could Be" -- these don't come around often.....
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janetrJul 25, 2005She's a true diamond in the rough and if this is the beginning then I can't wait for her next lp.
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OmarNJul 25, 2005The best urban/ r+b female album this year, handsdown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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JustinHJul 24, 2005Fantastic album!!! All the way through!! No complaints!!
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Sadly, The Way It Is never quite lives up to the album it could have been.
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Cole's voice is sweet and ringing, like a wiser version of Lil' Mo who has had to weather a tremendous amount of drama.
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BlenderDry and straightforward disco-soul. [Jul 2005, p.116]