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Chrisette Michele
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Background information
Born December 8, 1982 (1982-12-08) (age 25)
Origin Long Island, N.Y.1
Genre(s) Contemporary R&B, soul, jazz, pop, neo soul, alternative
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals, Piano
Years active 2006-present
Label(s) Def Soul
Associated acts Nas, Jay-Z, The Roots, Jennifer Hudson, Raheem DeVaughn, Solange
Website Chrisette Michele

Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B singer on the Def Jam Recordings record label.2

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Biography

Chrisette Michele was born in Central Islip, New York to parents who worked as deacons to their church. This connection inspired her to reflect on childhood memories in her own Def Jam debut album. She sings in a jazz style reminiscent of past singers such as Macy Gray, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.

She is of Native American and African American descent. The daughter of a deacon father and choir director mother, she led gospel choirs in high school and college.3

Career

She has been featured on several popular hip hop albums. Most recently she was featured on the The Game's album, L.A.X. on "Let Us Live". She was also featured on the The Roots' on the single "Rising Up." On Jay-Z's Kingdom Come she was featured on the second single "Lost One", while on Nas' Hip Hop Is Dead, she was featured three times: on the album's second single "Can't Forget About You", the Kanye West-produced "Still Dreaming" and the final track "Hope". Recently she also appeared on the bonus track "Slow Down", from Ghostface Killah's The Big Doe Rehab. In 2008 she appeared on "Rising Up" from The Roots' album, Rising Down. Michele guest starred on an episode (What's Black-A-Lackin'?") of Girlfriends as herself on Monday, February 11 on The CW. She also wrote a song for Tyler Perry's House of Payne entitled "I've Gotta Love Jones". The video premiered in 2008 on television however the song is not publicly available.

Michele's single "Your Joy" was released on iTunes as a free single of the week.

Michele's debut album I Am is currently in stores now.4

She is workingwhen? with Michael Jackson on his forthcoming album 7even.citation needed

She is currentlywhen? on tour co-headlining the "Art of Love Tour" with Raheem DeVaughn and opening act Solange Knowles.citation needed

She will be featured on Quan (rapper)'s debut album Until My Death

Awards and nominations

  • Bet J Virtual Awards
    • 2008, Soul Approved - Best New Artist ( Winner )
    • 2008, Female Artist of the Year ( Nominated )
  • Grammy Awards
    • 2008, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: "If I Have My Way" (Nominated)
  • Vibe Music Awards
    • 2007, Breakthrough Artist of the Year (Nominated)

Discography

Albums

Album information
I Am

Certifiction: Gold (RIAA)

Singles

Year Title Album Chart positions
U.S. U.S. R&B Hot Adult R&B U.S. AC
2006 "Lost One" (Jay-Z featuring Chrisette Michele) Kingdom Come 58 19 — —
2007 "Can't Forget about You" (Nas featuring Chrisette Michele) Hip Hop Is Dead — 46 40 —
"If I Have My Way" I Am 113 24 4 —
"Best of Me" — — — 21
"Be OK" (featuring Will.i.am) — 61 21 —
2008 "Love Is You" — 96 20 —
"Let Us Live" (The Game featuring Chrisette Michele) L.A.X. — — — —

References

Specific references
  1. ^ Reid, Shaheem. 'Nas King Cole' Shoots 'Unforgettable' Clip, Preps New Album For '07. MTV News. Accessed January 11, 2007.
  2. ^ Chrisette Michele official website @ defjam.com - Biography
  3. ^ Afrobella of the Week: Chrisette Michele | afrobella
  4. ^ DallasBlack.com: ALBUM'S OUT: Chrisette Michele
  5. ^ Chrisette Michele, DeVaughn Take "Love" On Tour
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