Meshell Ndegeocello

Quick Facts

Full Name	Meshell Ndegeocello
Occupation	Soul Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1968(1968-08-29)
Age	56
Birthplace	Berlin
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Leo

Meshell Ndegeocello Biography

Meshell Ndegeocello is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on August 29, 1968 in Berlin, Germany. American singer-songwriter and Grammy nominee, Ten times nominated. She is credited with inventing the Neo-soul movement. She had a number one hit in 1996. 1 dance hit, with a cover version of the Ten time Grammy nominated American singer-songwriter credited with the inception of the ‘Neo-soul’ movement. In 1996, she had a no. 1 dance hit with a cover of the Bill Withers song ‘Who Is He (and What Is He To You?)’ song “Who Is he (and What Is he to You?)”.

One of her greatest hits was a cover Van Morrison’s “Wild Night”, which she performed with One of her biggest hits was a cover of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night” which she sang with John Mellencamp..

Ndegeocello was born Michelle Lynn Johnson in Berlin, Germany, to army Sergeant Major and saxophonist father Jacques Johnson and health care worker mother Helen. She was raised in Washington, D.C. where she attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Oxon Hill High School. In early press releases from Maverick Records her birth year was erroneously listed as 1969. The 1968 birth date has been confirmed through a previous manager and lifelong friend.

Ndegeocello honed her skills on the D.C. go-go circuit in the late 1980s with the bands Prophecy, Little Bennie and the Masters, and Rare Essence She unsuccessfully tried out for Living Colour’s bassist position, vacated in 1992 by Muzz Skillings. Going solo, she was one of the first artists to sign with Maverick Records, where she released her debut album, Plantation Lullabies. This recording presented a distinctly androgynous persona.

She had a long-lasting relationship with Rebecca Walker, an author who was actively involved in the raising of Solomon, her son who was born in 1989.

Meshell Ndegeocello Net Worth

Meshell Ndegeocello is one of the richest Soul Singer from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Meshell Ndegeocello 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was born in Washington D.C. and attended Growing up in Washington D.C., she attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Oxon Hill High School and changed her name at seventeen to Ndegeocello, Swahili for ‘free like a bird.’ School of the Arts. At seventeen, she changed her name to Ndegeocello (Swahili for “free as a bird”).

She was the bass player on Madonna’s “I’d rather be Your Lover”, as well as performing a rap.

Michelle Lynn Johnson, better known as Meshell Ndegeocello (/m ɪ ˈ ʃ ɛ l n d ɛ ˈ ɡ eɪ oʊ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / ; born August 29, 1968), is an American singer- songwriter, rapper, and bassist. She has gone by the name Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur which is used as a writing credit on some of her later work. 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, and although she has never won a Grammy Award, she has been nominated ten times. She has been credited for helping to have “sparked the neo-soul movement.”

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Who is Meshell Ndegeocello Dating?

According to our records, Meshell Ndegeocello married to Alison Riley. As of December 1, 2023, Meshell Ndegeocello’s is not dating anyone.

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She has appeared on recordings by Basement Jaxx, Indigo Girls, Scritti Politti, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. On The Rolling Stones’ 1997 album Bridges to Babylon she plays bass on the song “Saint of Me”. On Alanis Morissette’s 2002 album Under Rug Swept, she plays bass on the songs “So Unsexy” and “You Owe Me Nothing in Return”. On Zap Mama’s album ReCreation (2009), she plays bass on the song “African Diamond”.

Facts & Trivia

Meshell Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Meshell Ndegeocello celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

In 2002, Ndegeocello collaborated with Yerba Buena on a track featuring Ron Black for the Red Hot Organization’s tribute album to Fela Kuti, Red Hot and Riot. Proceeds from the album went to various AIDS charities, per the Red Hot Organization’s mission.

Top Facts about Meshell Ndegeocello

1. Meshell Ndegeocello is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist.
2. She was born on August 29, 1968 in Berlin, Germany.
3. Ndegeocello has released 13 studio albums since 1993.
4. Her music blends elements of funk, soul, hip-hop and jazz.
5. She has collaborated with artists such as John Mellencamp and Madonna.
6. Ndegeocello has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards throughout her career.
7. In addition to music, she has also acted in films and television shows.
8. She is known for her socially conscious lyrics and activism work.
9. Ndegeocello identifies as queer and has spoken openly about her sexuality.
10. Rolling Stone named her one of the “100 Greatest Bassists of All Time”.

How do you say Ndegeocello?

However, Ndegeocello–whose name is a Swahili phrase that means “free like a bird” and is pronounced “ n-day-gay-O-chello “–seemed the perfect choice for the former Michelle Johnson back in the mid-’80s.

Who sings the intro for queen sugar?

Nova – Meshell Ndegeocello | Shazam.

What genre is Meshell Ndegeocello?

R&B/Soul

Where was Meshell Ndegeocello born?

Berlin, Germany

Who does the music for Queen sugar?

Meshell Ndegeocello on Scoring Ava DuVernay’s New OWN Series ‘Queen Sugar’ & Reviving Her Past. Before Meshell Ndegeocello signed on to score Queen Sugar, the new Ava DuVernay-created drama on OWN about three Louisiana siblings who reunite to run their father’s sugarcane farm, she and the Selma…