My parents had me in girl scouts, tap class and piano lessons, Chrisette says. Having grown-up in the suburbs of Long Island, Chrisette didn't spend much time planted in front of the television. Observing the artistry that Babyface possesses has hopefully made me a better performer as well. So, the first song I penned was called My Joy.' It's a song about a child speaking to his or her father, and I think it's quite special. Babyface and I got into a conversation about the love he has for his children, she says. Over the course of a few days, the duo recorded seven tracks, four of which will be heard on her upcoming release. Favorite contemporary artists that are in high rotation include, Beyonce, Kanye West and NAS.ĭays after giving LA goose bumps during the audition, the young singer found herself in a California studio called Brandon's Way having a creative conversation with Babyface. My goal from the moment I was signed by Antonio LA Reid, Chairman and CEO, Island Def Jam Music Group, was to create a seamless album that mixes soul and pop in a way that will have people coming back to again and again. While not hung-up on genre labels, Chrisette Michele says, I'm excited about finding my place amongst young composers like Alicia Keys and Jill Scott. I've been creating songs since I was twelve, so I knew I needed the right musical blend in order to stand-out from the many other performers trying to get a deal. Working hard in the studio writing songs and recording demos, Chrisette finished an album worth of material before even trying to get signed. She came backstage that first night and graciously offered me a gig as her opening act. India saw me singing at the Village Underground in New York City. I realize that I'm new to the music world, but I've been preparing for this moment for long time.Įven before signing on the dotted line of her Def Jam contract last year, the multitalented soul sister had toured with more established artists like Kem and India Arie.
I did my first solo when I was four years old, Chrisette remembers.Ĭurrently putting the finishing touches on her soulful debut album, an artistic exploration that fuses Chrisette's diverse musical interest into a wonderland, the young artist couldn't be more pleased.
Surrounded by music since she was a small child, singer, songwriter and composer Chrisette Michele has been blessed with an old soul and this Long Island bred vocalist has a deep appreciation for the harmonic foundations that includes gospel and jazz. She sings in a jazz style reminiscent of past singers such as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She has been featured on such popular hiphop albums as Jay-Z's Kingdom Come and Nas' Hip Hop Is Dead. 1982), known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B singer on the Def Jam Recordings record label. Grammy award-winning Chrisette Michele Payne (born c.
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