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| name = Awaken |
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| type = mixtape |
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| artist = [[Keke Palmer]] |
| artist = [[Keke Palmer]] |
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| cover = KekePalmerAwaken.jpg |
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| released = {{Start date|2011|03|18}} |
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| misc = {{Singles |
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| single1 = [[Awaken (mixtape)#The One You Call|The One You Call]] |
| single1 = [[Awaken (mixtape)#The One You Call|The One You Call]] |
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| single1date = December 7, 2010 |
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'''''Awaken''''' is the |
'''''Awaken''''' is the debut [[mixtape]] by American singer-songwriter [[Keke Palmer]]. It was officially released on March 18, 2011 for downloads on mixtape-downloading websites. It has not been released as a digital download or as an album. Three of the songs appear on Palmer's debut album, ''[[So Uncool]]''.<ref name="terrellvanity">{{cite web|url=http://terrellvanity.com/vanity-mixtape-keke-palmer-awaken/music/ |title=Vanity Mixtape: Keke Palmer – Awaken | Celebrities, Music, Entertainment, News, Gossip |publisher=Terrellvanity.com |date=2011-01-09 |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> The only single "The One You Call" was released on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]] on January 8, 2011, and was sent to Urban radio the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-one-you-call-single/id406175268 |title=iTunes – Music – The One You Call – Single by Keke Palmer |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-12-07 |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> A music video was also released for the song. It premiered on Palmer's official [[YouTube]] channel and [[iTunes]]. |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Palmer released ''Awaken'' as a teaser of her upcoming new music, expected to be released in 2012. Palmer hoped that the |
Palmer released ''Awaken'' as a teaser of her upcoming new music, expected to be released in 2012. Palmer hoped that the mixtape would boost interest in her upcoming music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brownsista.com/awaken-with-keke-palmer/ |title=Keke Palmer Releases New Awaken Mixtape | Brown Sista Online Magazine |publisher=Brownsista.com |date=2011-01-07 |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> Three tracks from the mixtape appeared on her debut album, ''[[So Uncool]]'': "The Game Song", "Bottoms Up" and "Keep it Movin'", each was released in 2007. |
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== Promotion == |
== Promotion == |
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Palmer sang her song "Top of the World" at the 2009 [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] on the Build-a-Bear Workshop float.<ref>{{cite web|author=Keke Palmer |url=http://www.fanlala.com/news/keke-palmer-performing-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade |title=Keke Palmer is Performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!! |publisher=Fanlala.com |date=2009-10-13 |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.211095105165.175043.8783725165 |title=KeKe Palmer and Macy's Parade |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> Many of the songs were also leaked by Palmer on her official YouTube channel before the release of the mixtape. |
Palmer sang her song "Top of the World" at the 2009 [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] on the Build-a-Bear Workshop float.<ref>{{cite web |author=Keke Palmer |url=http://www.fanlala.com/news/keke-palmer-performing-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade |title=Keke Palmer is Performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!! |publisher=Fanlala.com |date=2009-10-13 |accessdate=2012-02-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330110112/http://www.fanlala.com/news/keke-palmer-performing-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade |archive-date=2012-03-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.211095105165.175043.8783725165 |title=KeKe Palmer and Macy's Parade |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> Many of the songs were also leaked by Palmer on her official YouTube channel before the release of the mixtape. |
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== Critical reception == |
== Critical reception == |
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The reviews for ''Awaken'' are mostly positive, many complimenting Palmer's vocals, but questioning its ability to chart. |
The reviews for ''Awaken'' are mostly positive, many complimenting Palmer's vocals, but questioning its ability to chart. |
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Peggy Oliver from The Urban Music Scene said "Palmer’s crystal voice is pleasing and soulful. As for the music on the Awaken |
Peggy Oliver from The Urban Music Scene said "Palmer’s crystal voice is pleasing and soulful. As for the music on the Awaken Mixtape, the production is clean yet there are several auto tune spots and just so-so background vocals in certain places, which seem par for the course in today’s urban market. Thus, the question is not whether Palmer has very good vocal capabilities. It is a matter of whether her music at this point can stand toe to toe with the more prolific urban vocal talent hitting the charts today."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2011/01/18/keke-palmer--awaken.aspx?ref=rss |title=Reviews: Keke Palmer | Awaken |publisher=Reviews.theurbanmusicscene.com |date=2011-01-18 |accessdate=2012-02-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402171714/http://reviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2011/01/18/keke-palmer--awaken.aspx?ref=rss |archivedate=2012-04-02 }}</ref> |
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TerrellVanity.com also gave it a positive review saying that the tracks "SuperJerkin", "Keke’s Love", "Hard To Breathe", and "The One you Call" were their favorite tracks. They also said that they could see "Get Out My Head" being played on the radio.<ref name="terrellvanity" /> |
TerrellVanity.com also gave it a positive review saying that the tracks "SuperJerkin", "Keke’s Love", "Hard To Breathe", and "The One you Call" were their favorite tracks. They also said that they could see "Get Out My Head" being played on the radio.<ref name="terrellvanity" /> |
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{{Track listing |
{{Track listing |
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| title1 = Top of the World |
| title1 = Top of the World |
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| writer1 = [[ |
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Mischke Butler]]|Robert S. Nevil|[[Keke Palmer]]}} |
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| length1 = 3:19 |
| length1 = 3:19 |
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| title2 = Edit (You Out My Life) |
| title2 = Edit (You Out My Life) |
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| writer2 = Gary Spriggs |
| writer2 = {{hlist|Courtney Harrell|Gary Spriggs|Sean Richard Marshall}} |
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| length2 = 3:50 |
| length2 = 3:50 |
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| title3 = New Boyfriend |
| title3 = New Boyfriend |
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| writer3 = |
| writer3 = {{hlist|[[Brandon Howard]]|Butler|L'Oreal Palmer|K. Palmer}} |
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| length3 = 3:06 |
| length3 = 3:06 |
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| title4 = Super Jerking |
| title4 = Super Jerking |
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| writer4 = |
| writer4 = {{hlist|[[Crystal Nicole]]|[[Tobias Gad]]|L. Palmer|K. Palmer}} |
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| length4 = 3:14 |
| length4 = 3:14 |
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| title5 = Keke's Love |
| title5 = Keke's Love |
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| writer5 = |
| writer5 = {{hlist|Butler|K. Palmer}} |
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| length5 = 4:24 |
| length5 = 4:24 |
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| title6 = Hard |
| title6 = Hard to Breathe |
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| writer6 = {{hlist|[[Nicholas Furlong (musician)|Nicholas Furlong]]|[[Inflo|Dean Cover]]}} |
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| writer6 =[[Nikki Flores]], Tasha "TK" King, Lavender Grey, Roxanna Porter |
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| length6 = 3:18 |
| length6 = 3:18 |
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| title7 = Get Out My Head |
| title7 = Get Out My Head |
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| writer7 = Brian Kennedy |
| writer7 = {{hlist|[[Brian Kennedy (record producer)|Brian Seals Kennedy]]|Butler|L. Palmer|K. Palmer}} |
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| length7 = 4:18 |
| length7 = 4:18 |
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| title8 = The One You Call |
| title8 = The One You Call |
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| writer8 = Theron Feemster |
| writer8 = {{hlist|Theron Feemster|Ericka J. Coulter}} |
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| length8 = 3:06 |
| length8 = 3:06 |
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| title9 = Shut Up, Stop Lying |
| title9 = Shut Up, Stop Lying |
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| note9 = |
| note9 = bonus track |
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| writer9 = Christopher “C4″ Umana, Atozzio Towns |
| writer9 = {{hlist|Christopher “C4″ Umana, Atozzio Towns}} |
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| length9 = 4:00 |
| length9 = 4:00 |
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| title10 = Change It Up |
| title10 = Change It Up |
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| note10 = |
| note10 = theme song from ''[[True Jackson, VP]]'') (bonus track |
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| writer10 = |
| writer10 = {{hlist|Gad|K. Palmer}} |
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| length10 = 2:35 |
| length10 = 2:35 |
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{{Infobox song |
{{Infobox song |
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| name = The One You Call |
| name = The One You Call |
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| type = single |
| type = single |
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| artist = [[Keke Palmer]] |
| artist = [[Keke Palmer]] |
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| album = Awaken |
| album = Awaken |
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| released = {{Start date| |
| released = {{Start date|2010|12|07}} |
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| format = [[Music download|Digital download]] |
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| recorded = 2010 |
| recorded = 2010 |
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| genre = |
| genre = Pop R&B |
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| length = 3:06 |
| length = 3:06 |
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| label = [[Interscope Records]] |
| label = [[Interscope Records]] |
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| writer = Theron Feemster |
| writer = {{hlist|Theron Feemster|Ericka J. Coulter}} |
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| producer = [[Theron Feemster|Neff-U]] |
| producer = [[Theron Feemster|Neff-U]] |
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"The One You Call" is the only single released from Keke Palmer's first mixtape ''Awaken''. The song was released January 27, 2011 |
"The One You Call" is the only single released from Keke Palmer's first mixtape ''Awaken''. The song was released December 7, 2010. On January 27, 2011 the song was sent to urban radio. The official music video was released November 23, 2010. Due to lack of promotion and radio airplay, the song failed to chart anywhere, unlike her previous single, which charted on the "Portugal Singles Top 50" chart at number 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acharts.us/song/29111 |title=Keke Palmer – Keep It Movin' – Music Charts |publisher=Acharts.us |date= |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> It was only played 272 times on the US radio, during 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rdio.com/#/artist/Keke_Palmer/album/The_One_You_Call/reviews/ |title=Goodbye ... for now |website=Rdio.com |date=2010-08-03 |accessdate=2016-03-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823071720/http://www.rdio.com/#/artist/Keke_Palmer/album/The_One_You_Call/reviews/ |archive-date=2011-08-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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=== Music video === |
=== Music video === |
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The official music video was released |
The official music video was released November 23, 2010. It was directed by Gabe Evans and Ryan Parma.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.thenext2shine.com/music-video-keke-palmer-the-one-you-call |title=Music Video: Keke Palmer – The One You Call – Next2Shine.com |website=Blog.thenext2shine.com |accessdate=2016-03-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903022025/http://blog.thenext2shine.com/music-video-keke-palmer-the-one-you-call |archivedate=2012-09-03 }}</ref> The video shows the singer hanging out with her friends while Palmer's love interest starts calling and texting her on her phone. However, she knows that he just broke up with his girlfriend and now he's going through his phone to see who will pick up. |
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=== Scratch That DJ Contest === |
=== Scratch That DJ Contest === |
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On February 20, 2011 Palmer started a contest called the "Scratch That DJ Contest". Palmer started the contest to find a DJ that could travel with her for her upcoming tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kekepalmer.com/index.php/?p=933 |accessdate=November 13, 2011 | |
On February 20, 2011 Palmer started a contest called the "Scratch That DJ Contest". Palmer started the contest to find a DJ that could travel with her for her upcoming tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kekepalmer.com/index.php/?p=933 |accessdate=November 13, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909045125/http://kekepalmer.com/index.php/?p=933 |archivedate=September 9, 2011 }}</ref> To enter the contest the DJ must create a new version of Palmer's single "The One You Call". On March 6, 2011 Palmer released an a cappella version of the song on her official YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B607LcRQgik |title=" The One You Call" A capella Version |publisher=YouTube |date= |accessdate=2012-02-17}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Latest revision as of 23:59, 13 October 2024
Awaken | ||||
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Mixtape by | ||||
Released | March 18, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2006–2010 | |||
Length | 40:01 | |||
Label | Independent | |||
Keke Palmer chronology | ||||
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Singles from Awaken | ||||
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Awaken is the debut mixtape by American singer-songwriter Keke Palmer. It was officially released on March 18, 2011 for downloads on mixtape-downloading websites. It has not been released as a digital download or as an album. Three of the songs appear on Palmer's debut album, So Uncool.[1] The only single "The One You Call" was released on iTunes on January 8, 2011, and was sent to Urban radio the same day.[2] A music video was also released for the song. It premiered on Palmer's official YouTube channel and iTunes.
Background
[edit]Palmer released Awaken as a teaser of her upcoming new music, expected to be released in 2012. Palmer hoped that the mixtape would boost interest in her upcoming music.[3] Three tracks from the mixtape appeared on her debut album, So Uncool: "The Game Song", "Bottoms Up" and "Keep it Movin'", each was released in 2007.
Promotion
[edit]Palmer sang her song "Top of the World" at the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on the Build-a-Bear Workshop float.[4][5] Many of the songs were also leaked by Palmer on her official YouTube channel before the release of the mixtape.
Critical reception
[edit]The reviews for Awaken are mostly positive, many complimenting Palmer's vocals, but questioning its ability to chart.
Peggy Oliver from The Urban Music Scene said "Palmer’s crystal voice is pleasing and soulful. As for the music on the Awaken Mixtape, the production is clean yet there are several auto tune spots and just so-so background vocals in certain places, which seem par for the course in today’s urban market. Thus, the question is not whether Palmer has very good vocal capabilities. It is a matter of whether her music at this point can stand toe to toe with the more prolific urban vocal talent hitting the charts today."[6]
TerrellVanity.com also gave it a positive review saying that the tracks "SuperJerkin", "Keke’s Love", "Hard To Breathe", and "The One you Call" were their favorite tracks. They also said that they could see "Get Out My Head" being played on the radio.[1]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Top of the World" |
| 3:19 |
2. | "Edit (You Out My Life)" |
| 3:50 |
3. | "New Boyfriend" |
| 3:06 |
4. | "Super Jerking" |
| 3:14 |
5. | "Keke's Love" |
| 4:24 |
6. | "Hard to Breathe" | 3:18 | |
7. | "Get Out My Head" |
| 4:18 |
8. | "The One You Call" |
| 3:06 |
9. | "Shut Up, Stop Lying" (bonus track) |
| 4:00 |
10. | "Change It Up" (theme song from True Jackson, VP) (bonus track) |
| 2:35 |
The One You Call
[edit]"The One You Call" | ||||
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Single by Keke Palmer | ||||
from the album Awaken | ||||
Released | December 7, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Pop R&B | |||
Length | 3:06 | |||
Label | Interscope Records | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Neff-U | |||
Keke Palmer singles chronology | ||||
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"The One You Call" is the only single released from Keke Palmer's first mixtape Awaken. The song was released December 7, 2010. On January 27, 2011 the song was sent to urban radio. The official music video was released November 23, 2010. Due to lack of promotion and radio airplay, the song failed to chart anywhere, unlike her previous single, which charted on the "Portugal Singles Top 50" chart at number 30.[7] It was only played 272 times on the US radio, during 2010.[8]
Music video
[edit]The official music video was released November 23, 2010. It was directed by Gabe Evans and Ryan Parma.[9] The video shows the singer hanging out with her friends while Palmer's love interest starts calling and texting her on her phone. However, she knows that he just broke up with his girlfriend and now he's going through his phone to see who will pick up.
Scratch That DJ Contest
[edit]On February 20, 2011 Palmer started a contest called the "Scratch That DJ Contest". Palmer started the contest to find a DJ that could travel with her for her upcoming tour.[10] To enter the contest the DJ must create a new version of Palmer's single "The One You Call". On March 6, 2011 Palmer released an a cappella version of the song on her official YouTube channel.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Vanity Mixtape: Keke Palmer – Awaken | Celebrities, Music, Entertainment, News, Gossip". Terrellvanity.com. 2011-01-09. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – The One You Call – Single by Keke Palmer". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-12-07. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Keke Palmer Releases New Awaken Mixtape | Brown Sista Online Magazine". Brownsista.com. 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ Keke Palmer (2009-10-13). "Keke Palmer is Performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!!". Fanlala.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-30. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "KeKe Palmer and Macy's Parade". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Reviews: Keke Palmer | Awaken". Reviews.theurbanmusicscene.com. 2011-01-18. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Keke Palmer – Keep It Movin' – Music Charts". Acharts.us. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Goodbye ... for now". Rdio.com. 2010-08-03. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ^ "Music Video: Keke Palmer – The One You Call – Next2Shine.com". Blog.thenext2shine.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20110909045125/http://kekepalmer.com/index.php/?p=933. Archived from the original on September 9, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
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