Chrisette Michele

A Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer known for her distinct vocal style, Chrisette Michele’s career breakthrough came through collaborations with prominent hip-hop artists. In 2006, she appeared on Jay-Z’s critically acclaimed album Kingdom Come, featuring on the single ‘Lost One.’ The same year, she was featured three times on Nas’s Hip Hop Is Dead, including on the single ‘Can’t Forget About You,’ and contributed to releases by The Game and Ghostface Killah. Her debut album, I Am, released on June 18, 2007, marked a significant milestone, producing four singles. ‘If I Have My Way’ charted at number 24 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while ‘Best of Me’ reached number 21 on the US Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.

The album Better received a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards, underscoring her consistent critical acclaim. In 2014, Michele released The Lyricist’s Opus EP, showcasing her continued musical exploration. She then launched her independent label, Rich Hipster, under which she released her fifth studio album, Milestone, in 2016. In 2017, she performed at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, reaching a global audience.

Michele continued to release new music, including her album Out of Control in 2018. Most recently, Chrisette Michele released the single ‘Wait’ in 2020. Her significant contributions to music and culture were further recognized in 2023 when she was inducted as an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Throughout her career, Michele has toured extensively, headlining and supporting major artists, solidifying her status as a dynamic and influential figure in contemporary R&B and soul.