Meshell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello Meshell Ndegeocello performing in Washington, D.C., 2007 Background information Birth name Michelle Lynn Johnson Also known as Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur Me'Shell Ndegéocello Born (1968-08-29) August 29, 1968 (age 46) Berlin, Germany Origin Washington, D.C., United States Genres Funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae, rock Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, rapper Instruments Vocals, bass Years active 1992–present Labels Maverick, Reprise, Warner Bros, Shanachie, EmArcy, Decca, Universal, Mercer Street/Downtown, Naïve Associated acts John Mellencamp Website www.meshell.com Meshell Ndegeocello (/mɪˈʃɛl ndɛˈɡeɪoʊtʃɛloʊ/; born Michelle Lynn Johnson, August 29, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist. 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 has had ten career Grammy Award nominations. She has been credited for having "sparked the neo-soul movement."