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Chrisette Michele is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer known for her distinct vocal style and collaborations across various music genres.
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After being dropped from her label in 2017, Michele announced plans to release new music independently through her own label, Rich Hipster. She released her fifth studio album, Milestone, through this label in 2016.
Chrisette Michele was previously signed to Def Jam Recordings at the beginning of her career.
Chrisette Michele was previously signed to Motown Records. Her album 'Better' (2013) was published by Motown Records.
Chrisette Michele was previously signed to Capitol Records.
Chrisette Michele was previously signed to Caroline Distribution.
Chrisette Michele Payne was born on December 8, 1982, in Central Islip, New York, and grew up in Patchogue. Her early life was influenced by her parents, a sociologist and a psychologist, and she developed her musical talents by leading gospel choirs in high school. She pursued her passion for music at Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York, where she earned a vocal performance degree. Michele’s career began to flourish through collaborations with prominent hip-hop artists. She appeared on Jay-Z’s album “Kingdom Come” in 2006 on the single “Lost One” and was featured on Nas’s “Hip Hop Is Dead” three times, including on the single “Can’t Forget About You.” She also contributed to releases by The Game and Ghostface Killah.
Her debut album, “I Am,” released on June 18, 2007, marked a significant milestone. The album produced four singles, with “If I Have My Way” charting at number 24 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and “Best of Me” reaching number 21 on the US Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. In 2009, her second album, “Epiphany,” debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 83,000 copies in its first week, and its title track peaked at number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. This period also saw her feature on Rick Ross’s “Aston Martin Music” (2010), a track that also featured Drake.
Michele continued her prolific output with albums like “Let Freedom Reign” (2010) and “Better” (2013), the latter of which was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards. She expanded her career into television, joining “R&B Divas LA” for its second season. In 2016, she released her fifth studio album, “Milestone,” via her independent label, Rich Hipster. Throughout her career, Chrisette Michele has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2009 for her song “Be OK” featuring will.i.am. She has toured extensively, headlining and supporting major artists, and has consistently explored new avenues in music and beyond.
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