The Chronicles of TK is the debut album from Tynisha Keli

Tynisha Keli

Tynisha Keli Soares , known by her stage name Tynisha Keli, is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, who has seen her greatest success in Japan....

 originally titled, "Even If It Takes Forever". The album features the singles, "I Wish You Loved Me

I Wish You Loved Me

I Wish You Loved Me is the first single released off her debut album The Chronicles of Tk.The single was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Cornaboyz. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes, September 7, 2007. It first appeared on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100...

" and "Shatter'd

Shatter'd

Shatter'd is the second single released off Tynisha Keli's debut album, The Chronicles of Tk. The song was written by Joacim Persson, Niclas Molinder, Johan Alkenas, Drew Ryan Scott, C. Coe and Sean Alexander. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes Japan, March 4, 2009...

". It also debuted at number twelve on the Japanese Albums Chart with sales of over 10,192 copies in the first week.

Background

Keli delivers her story with uplifting optimism, setting vignettes from her life, both happy and sad, to an irresistible backdrop of urban-influenced rhythmic groove and touching R&B balladry crafted by leading songwriters and producers Kara DioGuardi

Kara DioGuardi

Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...

 and J.R. Rotem, who between them have worked with such artists as P!nk

P!nk

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, Britney Spears

Britney Spears

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, Rihanna

Rihanna

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, Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani

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, Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson

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, Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson

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, and Ashley Tisdale

Ashley Tisdale

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. A sophisticated blend of indelible vocal melodies and thumping, minimal beats, the music makes you want to blast it out the window and sing along at the top of your lungs.

Keli’s confidence and passion for music comes through loud and clear on The Chronicles of TK. From the sweetly unforgettable “Lullaby” to the heartbroken “Shattered” to the playful “Hype Me” to the thoughtful “Lights Out” to the confrontational “Woman” to the insightful “Conversations With God,” Keli sings each song as if her life depended on it.

The recording sessions of "Chronicle" spawned additional contributions from Soulshock & Karlin

Soulshock & Karlin

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: Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin ("Lonely Days"), James Poyser

James Poyser

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 ("There Goes My Baby"), Mario Barrett ("The Greatest Performer"), Schaffer "Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo

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" Smith ("Stay or Go") and The Jam: Michael Mani & Jordan Omley ("My Everything"), but unfortunately none of the tracks made it to the final cut.

Singles

• "I Wish You Loved Me" (2007), Warner Bros. Records
• "Shatter'd" (2009), Warner Bros. Records
• "The Boy is Mine" (2009), Warner Bros. Records

Official Track Listing (The Chronicles of TK)

#	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Time
1.	"Conversations With God"	Beau Dozier	Beau Dozier	4:04
2.	"I Wish You Loved Me I Wish You Loved Me I Wish You Loved Me is the first single released off her debut album The Chronicles of Tk.The single was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Cornaboyz. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes, September 7, 2007. It first appeared on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100... "	Rico Love Rico Love Richard Preston Butler, Jr. , better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Love wrote and produced hit records such as Usher’s "There Goes My Baby" and "Hey Daddy ”, Nelly's "Just a Dream" and "Gone", Beyoncé Knowles' "Sweet Dreams"... , Dwayne Nesmith, Jean-Pierre Medor Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	Rico Love Rico Love Richard Preston Butler, Jr. , better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Love wrote and produced hit records such as Usher’s "There Goes My Baby" and "Hey Daddy ”, Nelly's "Just a Dream" and "Gone", Beyoncé Knowles' "Sweet Dreams"... , Tha Cornaboyz Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	4:53
3.	"Rockstar "	Madd Scientist, Makeba	Madd Scientist	3:37
4.	"Woman"	Jasmin Lopez, J.R. Rotem Jonathan Rotem - Early life :Rotem was born in South Africa to Israeli immigrant Jewish parents. He moved to Toronto at the age of two and finally to Moraga, California when he was twelve.Rotem's entry point into music was in receiving classical piano tuition at a young age...	J.R. Rotem Jonathan Rotem - Early life :Rotem was born in South Africa to Israeli immigrant Jewish parents. He moved to Toronto at the age of two and finally to Moraga, California when he was twelve.Rotem's entry point into music was in receiving classical piano tuition at a young age...	3:58
5.	"Lullabye"	Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159... , Corte Ellis, J.R. Rotem Jonathan Rotem - Early life :Rotem was born in South Africa to Israeli immigrant Jewish parents. He moved to Toronto at the age of two and finally to Moraga, California when he was twelve.Rotem's entry point into music was in receiving classical piano tuition at a young age...	J.R. Rotem Jonathan Rotem - Early life :Rotem was born in South Africa to Israeli immigrant Jewish parents. He moved to Toronto at the age of two and finally to Moraga, California when he was twelve.Rotem's entry point into music was in receiving classical piano tuition at a young age...	3:04
6.	"Walls Up"	Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159... , James Fauntleroy II James Fauntleroy II James Edward Fauntleroy II is an American R&B singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation. Formerly a member of The Underdogs, Fauntleroy currently works with the production group The Y's, and is the acting president of entertainment conglomerate "1500 Or Nothin"... , Rob Knox, Kasia Livingston, Harvey Mason, Jr. Harvey Mason, Jr. Harvey Mason, Jr. is a songwriter, record producer and movie producer. He has written and produced songs for some of the biggest legends in the music industry including Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Whitney Houston, and Luther Vandross as well as today’s superstars like Britney Spears, Jordin... , Steve Russell	Harvey Mason, Jr. Harvey Mason, Jr. Harvey Mason, Jr. is a songwriter, record producer and movie producer. He has written and produced songs for some of the biggest legends in the music industry including Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Whitney Houston, and Luther Vandross as well as today’s superstars like Britney Spears, Jordin...  & Rob Knox	3:47
7.	"Misunderstood"	Tyrell Bing, Tynisha Soares, Dwayne Nesmith, Jean-Pierre Medor Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	Tha Cornaboyz	4:07
8.	"Shatter'd Shatter'd Shatter'd is the second single released off Tynisha Keli's debut album, The Chronicles of Tk. The song was written by Joacim Persson, Niclas Molinder, Johan Alkenas, Drew Ryan Scott, C. Coe and Sean Alexander. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes Japan, March 4, 2009... "	Sean Alexander Sean Alexander Sean Alexander is a record producer, songwriter, and recording engineer. He is also a member of the band Avenue 52. Sean specializes in pop, rock and R&B, and studied at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood.-Discography:... , C.Coe	Twin & Aike, Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...	4:29
9.	"Spotless Mind"	Tynisha Soares, Tyrell Bing, Dwayne Nesmith, Jean-Pierre Medor Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	Tha Cornaboyz	4:01
10.	"Lights Out"	Zukhan Bay, Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159... , Corte Ellis, Emanuel Kiriakou, J.R. Rotem Jonathan Rotem - Early life :Rotem was born in South Africa to Israeli immigrant Jewish parents. He moved to Toronto at the age of two and finally to Moraga, California when he was twelve.Rotem's entry point into music was in receiving classical piano tuition at a young age...	J.R. Rotem Jonathan Rotem - Early life :Rotem was born in South Africa to Israeli immigrant Jewish parents. He moved to Toronto at the age of two and finally to Moraga, California when he was twelve.Rotem's entry point into music was in receiving classical piano tuition at a young age...	3:31
11.	"I'm Gone"	Tyrell Bing, Dwayne Nesmith, Jean-Pierre Medor Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	Tha Cornaboyz	3:34
12.	"You And Me Against The World" (Bonus Track)	Tynisha Soares, Dwayne Nesmith Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	Tha Cornaboyz	3:21
13.	"It's Over" (Bonus Track)	Tynisha Soares, D. Baker	Bigg D	3:12

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#	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Time
14.	"Shatter'd Shatter'd Shatter'd is the second single released off Tynisha Keli's debut album, The Chronicles of Tk. The song was written by Joacim Persson, Niclas Molinder, Johan Alkenas, Drew Ryan Scott, C. Coe and Sean Alexander. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes Japan, March 4, 2009... " (Freedombunch Remix Radio Edit)	Sean Alexander Sean Alexander Sean Alexander is a record producer, songwriter, and recording engineer. He is also a member of the band Avenue 52. Sean specializes in pop, rock and R&B, and studied at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood.-Discography:... , C. Coe, Drew Ryan Scott, Johan Alkenas, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson	Twin & Aike, Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...
15.	"Shatter'd Shatter'd Shatter'd is the second single released off Tynisha Keli's debut album, The Chronicles of Tk. The song was written by Joacim Persson, Niclas Molinder, Johan Alkenas, Drew Ryan Scott, C. Coe and Sean Alexander. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes Japan, March 4, 2009... " (Freedombunch Remix Extended)	Sean Alexander Sean Alexander Sean Alexander is a record producer, songwriter, and recording engineer. He is also a member of the band Avenue 52. Sean specializes in pop, rock and R&B, and studied at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood.-Discography:... , C. Coe, Drew Ryan Scott, Johan Alkenas, Niclas Molinder, Joacim Persson	Twin & Aike, Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...	7:50
16.	"I Wish You Loved Me I Wish You Loved Me I Wish You Loved Me is the first single released off her debut album The Chronicles of Tk.The single was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Cornaboyz. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes, September 7, 2007. It first appeared on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100... " (DJ Komori Remix)	Rico Love Rico Love Richard Preston Butler, Jr. , better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Love wrote and produced hit records such as Usher’s "There Goes My Baby" and "Hey Daddy ”, Nelly's "Just a Dream" and "Gone", Beyoncé Knowles' "Sweet Dreams"... , Tha Cornaboyz Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	Rico Love Rico Love Richard Preston Butler, Jr. , better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Love wrote and produced hit records such as Usher’s "There Goes My Baby" and "Hey Daddy ”, Nelly's "Just a Dream" and "Gone", Beyoncé Knowles' "Sweet Dreams"... , Tha Cornaboyz Tha Cornaboyz -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect *Keri Hilson - High Heels, Outta My Mind, Perfect World, What Love Can Do -Production credits:*Usher - Lay You Down*B5 - So Incredible, U Got Me*Ciara - Respect (Written with Keri Hilson)*Keri Hilson - High...	5:41
17.	"The Boy Is Mine" (featuring Beni Beni Arashiro Beni Daniels , is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter, who debuted in 2004 under the Avex Trax label under the name... )	LaShawn Daniels LaShawn Daniels LaShawn Ameen Daniels is an American songwriter, best known for his work with longtime colleague Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Daniels has written several of the Darkchild Team's hit songs, among them "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy & Monica, "Say My Name" and "Lose My Breath" by Destiny's Child, "You... , Fred Jerkins III Fred Jerkins III Fred Jerkins III is an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with his brother Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Jerkins has co-written several hit songs with Rodney Jerkins and LaShawn Daniels, among them "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica, "Say My Name" and "Lose My... , Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Brandy Brandy Norwood Brandy Rayana Norwood , known professionally as Brandy, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and dancer. In 2009, she introduced her rap alter-ego Bran'Nu....	Darkchild and Dallas Austin Dallas Austin Dallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim...	4:47

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"I Wish You Loved Me I Wish You Loved Me I Wish You Loved Me is the first single released off her debut album The Chronicles of Tk.The single was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Cornaboyz. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes, September 7, 2007. It first appeared on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100... " Video
"Shatter'd Shatter'd Shatter'd is the second single released off Tynisha Keli's debut album, The Chronicles of Tk. The song was written by Joacim Persson, Niclas Molinder, Johan Alkenas, Drew Ryan Scott, C. Coe and Sean Alexander. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes Japan, March 4, 2009... " Video
"The Boy Is Mine The Boy Is Mine "The Boy Is Mine" is a duet by American recording artists Brandy and Monica. It was written by LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Brandy with co-production by Darkchild and Dallas Austin, and released as the lead single from both singers' second albums during the... " (Featuring Beni Arashiro Beni Arashiro Beni Daniels , is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter, who debuted in 2004 under the Avex Trax label under the name... ) Video
"Lullabye" (Live) Video
"Walls Up" (Live) Video

Original track listing (Even If It Takes Forever)

The tracks on the album were confirmed on Tynisha's official MySpace.

1. All Aboard
2. So Beautiful
3. Like Everybody Else
4. Stay
5. Cry
6. Let It Go
7. Can We
8. Defeated
9. I Wish You Loved Me
   I Wish You Loved Me
   I Wish You Loved Me is the first single released off her debut album The Chronicles of Tk.The single was written by Rico Love and produced by Tha Cornaboyz. The world premiere of the single was released through iTunes, September 7, 2007. It first appeared on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100...
   
   
10. Spotless Mind
11. MisUnderstood

Chart performance

Charts (2009)	Provider(s)	Peak position
Japanese Albums Chart	Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...	12

External links

• http://www.tynishamusic.com/