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Meshell Ndegeocello (b. August 29, 1968) is a singer, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist. She was born Michelle Johnson to Army lieutenant (and saxophonist) father Jacques Johnson and her mother, Helen in Berlin, Germany.
Raised in Washington, D.C., Meshell Suihailia Bashir Shakur (as she became known) adopted the surname Ndegeocello, which means “free like a bird”, while still in her teens. She has been hailed in the music press as a redeemer of soul music. Her music incorporates funk, soul, hip-hop, reggae, rock and jazz. She has been nominated for 9 Grammys. She has frequently toured with Lilith Fair.
Ndegeocello honed her chops on the D.C. Go go circuit in the late 1980s before venturing out as a solo artist. She emerged as a recording artist in 1993 on Maverick Records/Sire Records with her debut, Plantation Lullabies. This recording presented a distinctly androgynous persona. Her music has been featured in a number of film soundtracks including How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Batman and Robin. She has also appeared on recordings by Basement Jaxx and The Blind Boys of Alabama, among others. Her biggest hit is a duet with John Cougar Mellencamp, a cover version of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night”, which reached #3 on the Billboard charts.
Her singles “If That’s Your Boyfriend (He Wasn’t Last Night)”, “Leviticus: Faggot”, and her cover of Bill Withers “Who Is He and What Is He To You?” have all charted in the Billboard top 20. She sang background vocals on the song “I’d Rather be Your Lover” by Madonna, on her album “Bedtime Stories.”. She also sang with Chaka Khan on the single “Never Miss the Water”, as well as providing her typical solid bass skills.
Raised in Washington, D.C., Meshell Suihailia Bashir Shakur (as she became known) adopted the surname Ndegeocello, which means “free like a bird”, while still in her teens. She has been hailed in the music press as a redeemer of soul music. Her music incorporates funk, soul, hip-hop, reggae, rock and jazz. She has been nominated for 9 Grammys. She has frequently toured with Lilith Fair.
Ndegeocello honed her chops on the D.C. Go go circuit in the late 1980s before venturing out as a solo artist. She emerged as a recording artist in 1993 on Maverick Records/Sire Records with her debut, Plantation Lullabies. This recording presented a distinctly androgynous persona. Her music has been featured in a number of film soundtracks including How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Batman and Robin. She has also appeared on recordings by Basement Jaxx and The Blind Boys of Alabama, among others. Her biggest hit is a duet with John Cougar Mellencamp, a cover version of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night”, which reached #3 on the Billboard charts.
Her singles “If That’s Your Boyfriend (He Wasn’t Last Night)”, “Leviticus: Faggot”, and her cover of Bill Withers “Who Is He and What Is He To You?” have all charted in the Billboard top 20. She sang background vocals on the song “I’d Rather be Your Lover” by Madonna, on her album “Bedtime Stories.”. She also sang with Chaka Khan on the single “Never Miss the Water”, as well as providing her typical solid bass skills.
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lilliseanteuse wrote:
love.
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christybabe wrote:
love~~~
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namastecadet wrote:
wow, i just found her - she sounds incredible!!
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seanthomas11 wrote:
WOW! I'm in love with this... Soul funk!
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I just want ot present you this amazing French, multiethnic band with their new afrogroove style( nice mix of traditional congolease sound with the funk and pop) they need supports 'cause their lyrics are so awareness. share it with your friend and then groove. here is BANTUNANI. http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani
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hotterthanjuly wrote:
Devil's Halo has unveiled itself as a masterpiece.
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Ruby5tar wrote:
<3 !
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Mr-Usuario wrote:
Agree.
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chrismicheal wrote:
i agree, devil's halo is amongst her best work.
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polyesterrbride wrote:
If you like Me'Shell I definitely think you'd like Nneka too! She's a true artist: http://www.myspace.com/nnekaworld
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dj_lost wrote:
Her music is beautiful along with classy and elegant. I love it such a unique and beautiful voice.
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OnLyLYrE wrote:
I LOVE HER
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giuseppedm wrote:
the new album is one her best, in my opinion.
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mathewjordan wrote:
beautiful production and musicianship to accompany her stunning voice.
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Vhien wrote:
AWESOME concert tonight in LA. D: She even did Dirty Mind! How epic is that?!
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Anczi wrote:
Me'Shell, I love you and your band (with Mark Kelly), last album (Devil's Halo) is amazing!!! Fenomenal, I'm so happy with this Music!! Thank you :O))
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Vhien wrote:
x] Can't wait to check her out live again.
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http://www.last.fm/group/Cannabis+Soul
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jah_is_love wrote:
The new album is freaking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
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ExhaltedOne wrote:
Her rendition of Love You Down is CRAZY!!! I love it!
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Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, United States
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