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 You Oughta KnowChrisette Michele

You Oughta KnowChrisette Michele

Jay-Z's hook girl makes her brilliant neo-soul debut.

About Chrisette Michele

  1. Though you may not know her name, you might know Chrisette Michele's voice. Coy and sultry, it warms the spare "Lost One" on Jay-Z's triumphant return from retirement, KINGDOM COME. But that's only one of the accomplishments of this Long Island preacher's daughter; discovered by India.Arie at a New York club, signed on the spot by Def Jam boss L.A. Reid, and responsible for insta-cred collabos with Nas and HOVA, the singer is poised for greatness. On I AM, Michele delivers on that promise, fusing gospel fervor, jazz chops, and R and B grooves. Echoes of Billie Holiday drift by on "Like A Dream," and she holds her own against Babyface's plush production on "My Joy." With this head-turning debut, Chrisette puts a vivid identity to the already famous pipes. Bet e... Moreğ

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