Life and Career
Keisha White attended Enfield County School for girls with Portia White then pursued a career in music whilst attending Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in Barnet North London, alongside Jay Asforis who found fame in S Club 8. When she was 14, White was invited to perform in front of music executives at Warner Bros.. She sang "If You Should Lose A Good Thing" by Aretha Franklin a cappella and the record company were so impressed that they signed her. "If You Should Lose a Good Thing" became the first song White performed live for an audience. At the age of 15 she collaborated with Paul Oakenfold and Desert Eagle Discs.
She has toured countries in Africa, Europe, and the United States. White was involved with production, vocals and mastering working with Keith Harris, Theron Feemster, Phantom Boyz, Robin Miller. On 15 March 2004, at the age of 17, three years after signing her record deal, White released her debut single, "Watcha Gonna Do", following a support slot on R&B group Mis-Teeq's tour in late 2003. She also sang the theme tune for BBC's Tracy Beaker television series and the track was included as the B-side to her debut single.
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