It was always said that pop sells. But
what about when pop is mixed with R&B, what do you consider that
genre?
Alexis Keegan or better yet- A.K.-
may have the blonde hair, hazel eyes and good looks but she is ready
to provide the music industry with a blend of Pop and unique R&B
versatility. “It is being able to see the real artist that I am. I
have soul. I can make songs for people to dance to. I can craft songs
about relationship situations,â€
A.K. says.
A.K. was born and raised within the suburb
of Maplewood, NJ. She began focusing on her singing career at the tender
age of 12 after receiving the tragic news that her dad was diagnosed
with cancer. Singing and listening to music countless hours of the day
helped relieve her from the stress of her father's medical situation.
During the last stages of his illness, A.K. serenaded her father with Mariah
Carey's "Butterfly." It was his admiration towards her vocal
talent that led her to continue the singing path as a way to help others
get through their everyday struggles.
In the 8 th grade, A.K. formed
a group, Sweet, and wrote her first song, “Just Look.†Branching
off before high school, she hit the studio to record her first original
solo song, “Dreamin.†A.K. finally realized how powerful her singing
was while attending Columbia High School, alma Mata of Lauryn Hill. While
at Columbia, she joined the MLK Gospel Choir and was chosen as the lead
vocalist although she was the only white member. Despite being the only
choir member not of color, there was never a racial barrier between
A.K. and the rest of the choir. While there, she was accepted by everyone
despite race, gender, age due to her vocal capability.
Her musical influences are Christina
Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Aretha Franklin. People
are already comparing A.K. to a younger version of Christina Aguilera
with her powerful voice. She is always up for a challenge and proves
her determination. From putting in 12 hours a day in the studio, she
proves that hard work pays off. In 2007, A.K. won first place in the R&B
genre at "Faces in the Crowd" in New York City.
From singing her heart to the world to expressing herself through her dance moves, A.K. is a well-rounded performer with a true essence of Pop with a strong undeniable R&B sound.