Meshell Ndegeocello | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Ndegeocello performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michelle Lynn Johnson |
| Also known as | Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur Me'Shell Ndegéocello |
| Born | August 29, 1968 Berlin, Germany |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, keyboards, drums, guitar |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Maverick/Reprise/Warner Bros, Shanachie, EmArcy, Decca/Universal, Mercer Street/Downtown, Naïve, Blue Note |
| Website | www |
Meshell Ndegeocello (/mɪˈʃɛl ənˌdeɪɡeɪoʊˈtʃɛloʊ/ mish-EL ən-DAY-gay-oh-CHEL-oh;[2] born Michelle Lynn Johnson on August 29, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and bassist. She has gone by the name Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur which is used as a writing credit on some of her mid-career work.[3] Her music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae and rock. She has received significant critical acclaim throughout her career,[4][5] being nominated for eleven Grammy Awards, and winning two.[6] She also has been credited for helping to "spark the neo-soul movement".[7]
- ^ Green, Tony (March 2002). "Joi: Star Kity's Revenge (Universal)". Spin. p. 129. Retrieved January 23, 2021 – via Google Books.
- ^ Meshell Ndegeocello on "First Look" with Don Was of Blue Note Records. Blue Note Records. June 16, 2023. Event occurs at 00:00. Retrieved July 18, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Layman, Will. "Me'Shell Ndegeocello: The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidels < PopMatters". Popmatters.com. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ Lecaro, Lena (October 24, 2002). "Head, heart and soul". Los Angeles Times. pp. E–12. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
- ^ "Grammy Nominations For J J Cale, Bettye LaVette and Meshell Ndegeocello – Just Announced". News, December 2007. The Rosebud Agency. December 6, 2007. Archived from the original on December 26, 2008. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
- ^ "Meshell Ndegeocello to Perform at 'You Rock My Soul' GMHC Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall on November 11th". NY Rock. August 14, 2002. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
- ^ Yarbrough, Kenya (August 9, 2002). "Me'Shell Ndegeocello: One Tough "Cookie"". EURweb. Rabercom Enterprises. Archived from the original on April 7, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2009.