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She Got Soul: K. Michelle - It's no denying that this polarizing Tennessee native has talent...and personality to boot. From humble beginnings to the life she's always knew she was destined to lived. And how she'd do it? By pouring every fiber of her life into her artistry. Here's a few more reason's why K. Michelle's got soul! (Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Born for Stardom - From an early age Kimberly Michelle Pate a.k.a. K. Michelle stretched herselfas far as she could - gymnastics, swimming and piano. By nine she upgraded to having a vocal coach. Her voice soon landed her a scholarship to Florida A&M. (Photo: Bill McCay/WireImage)

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How Many Times? - In 2008 K. Michelle's career began when she signed to Jive Records. After perfecting her sound and message she released the track "How Many Times" in 2010, which introduced her blunt, deep lyrical style.(Photo: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Vh1)

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Real Life - In 2012 K. Michelle joined the cast of VH1's Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta. Her appearance on the show gave viewers a more depth look at what makes the singer tick and why her passion for life transcended into her music. (Photo: Cindy Ord/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Edge of Glory - In June of 2013, K. Michelle hit the stage for BET Experience with the likes of Marsha Ambrosius, RaVaughn and Bridget Kelly showcased as a Music Matters artist.(Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage)

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Just a Rebellious Soul - On August 13, 2013 K. Michelle released her long-awaited album "Rebellious Soul" featuring the smash hit V.S.O.P, which lasted thirteen weeks on the Billboard charts. (Photo: Cindy Ord/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Special Quality - In May of 2013 K. Michelle released the first single off of her highly anticipated LP, V.S.O.P, which sampled the style of Debra Laws' Very Special and appeared to be a hit amonst her fans.(Photo: James W. Lemke/Getty Images for BET)

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Tour De Force - On October 9, 2013 it was announced that K. Michelle will embark on the journey of having her first tour along with Chirs Brown protégé Sevyn Streeter for "The Rebellious Soul Tour." (Photo: Cindy Ord/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Back to Love - K. Michelle recently came back as a cast member on VH1's Love and Hip Hop franchise, only this time as a part of the New York cast, while she continues to defy odds and make her dreams come true.  (Photo: Paras Griffin /Landov)

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Speaking You Soul - Once K. Michelle hits the Soul Train Awards stage, she'll "killing [you] softly with her song" and her soul! So get the tissues ready becasue you're feel every note on December 1st, 2013. at 8P/7C.(Photo: James W. Lemke/Getty Images for BET)

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