You might know Chrisette Michele’s powerful vocals from such hits as Jay-Z’s “Lost One” or Nas’ “Can’t Forget About You” but this soulful singer is coming out with her own album on June 19th.
I will be interviewing the Dej Jam recording artist next week and wanted to know if you guys had any questions for her.
In the meantime, check out some of her music via her myspace page:
www.myspace.com/chrisettemichele
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Getting to know Chrisette Michele
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that was cool. i love her, (she remind me of Jill Scott) & she was great on that Ns track. Do you girl
She’s really pretty!
For Some Reason I can’t get into her solo…..
AS FAR AS VOCAL ABILITY IS CONCERNED SHE’S O.K. BUT MOST DEFINATELY BETTER THAN BEYONCE.
I’m so sick of people liking music because they think it’s cool. She sings in a wierd way an that song on Youtube is like some tuneless crap I could make up on a bored rainy Sunday. She hasn’t got the full package and she’ll be like Kelly Price:nothing more than a back up/supporting/guest singer. Sorry! But I know I’m right
FOR FUCKS SAKE TRISHA! WHY??????????????????????????
cool
yall need to really stop being so damn cruel. i though i was a little cruel but yall @ss take it 2 the extreme. well i think the woman sounds good. lets hear yall @ss sing a tune. better than her.
I guess you guys don’t have any questions for her…
Chriseeeeeeeeeette!!!! OMG!! The girl is awesome. I have a few questions :
1. What or who made you wanna be a professional singer?
2. Who would you want to work with?
3. When did you start songwriting and what songwriters inspired or influenced you?
4. Who are your favorite singers?
5. How was the experience of recording your first album?
6. What will be the first single of your album?
7. Who wrote and produced “Good Girl”? Can you tell us what it is about? (I know, but this is for those who don’t)
I like her voice it’s very unique
I love her voice it’s so different from what’s out there..damn at least
give her credit for that..lol
my question is
Where are you from?
When is the album coming out?
Who are the guest appearances?and producers?
How did she get her start in the industry??????
What was her big break???
She is pretty!
nevermind the question when it comes out..lol
what was like it to meet Natalie Cole?
What type of music is she singing on her album?
I would ask her:
1.) What was it like working with J and Nas?
2.) Do you fear of being pigeon hold for singing hooks
over hip-hop like Jaguar Wright and others?
3.) Do you get compared to Jill Scott and Eryka alot?
Vashtie directed that little video.
i love the song good girl..she needs something to grab the people’s attention..what will that be? cause i dont want to see her flop
She has a Billie Hollyday type of voice. Jazzy! I love the girl. Chrisette I hope you blow up, you’re a breath of fresh air!
So who inspired you to be a singer?
yall are some official professional haters. good day
When can we expect a single from you?
chrisette michelle has a wierd singing voice but it’s her style. her voice is unique and jazz influenced. I like her song “good girl”. Why does beyonce’s name have to be brought up? why?
chrissette where do you see yourself as an artist 10 years from now?
I think she’s kind of dope, i can see her being a major player in the game if she finds the staying power. I agree with what somebody else said though, she does need to come hot out the gate and i dont think i heard that. Maybe she will make a hot remix..idk.
Question..ummm…how old is she? where is she from? what does she think about entering the industry at the current state of hip hop, r& b, and soul? Was now really the best time to drop? What’s her favorite song to sing? What one celebrity will have her star struck?
Being that you have such a distinctive vocal style which could be compared to a Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, or a Sarah Vaughan, how do think your total package (music/style/vocals) can translate to young listeners today who might not have been introduced to the musical influences from which you draw inspiration?
I thought the songs she had on her myspace page were hot! well to me..she’ll do fine…her music isn’t pop mainstream but that’s not my style though..lol..and please no more Beyonce comments under this thread she is something hot, fresh, and new..she made “Lost Ones” if you ask me..lol..and she is new so give her break..lol
I don’t really like her style. Plus she needs to lose some weight so she can be more marketable. Just a thought.
Do she believe she’ll differ from what’s playing on our radio stations today? if so… How?
i like everything i already know about u.
I love Chrisette Michele she is breath of fresh air. My question is “What or who inspired her song “Golden”?
I can’t for her album to drop June 19th!!!
Can’t think of a question but I’d like to just wish her an abundance of success and blessings…she has an AWESOME gift & one time for getting discovered at the Underground…I can’t go home to NY w/out visiting open mic night there, truly a sneak peak at future stars!
I can’t watch the clip right now so pardon me if any of these have been answered already.
1) Is she irritated or flattered by being compared to Jill Scott all the time. Jill is a force to be reckoned with so I’m sure she’ll say flattered but ask her anyway. Maybe she’ll surprise us.
2) Which producer does she believe has the best ability to capture an artist’s sound in the studio and bring their true vocal abilities to the forefront.
3) Are there any producers that she’d like to work with that she hasn’t already.
4) Is she a professionally trained artist and if so where.
what inspired her to do music?
how did she get to hook up with jay-z and nas on a track?
CHRISETTE:
I was wondering how to you keep in shape. I am a average size 16 and I am happy about my size. However, it is hard for me to find exercises that will allow me to tone my curves, because I am afraid that I mighy loose them. What kind of exercise do you do?
Me either #3…but that’s how I feel about a lot of people lately.
QUESTION: CHRISETTE HAVE YOU SNEEZED SO HARD THAT YOU ACCIDENTLY FARTED? NO, NO, NO…I’M JUST KIDDING.
MY REAL QUESTION IS… DO YOU FEEL THAT R&B LACKS “REAL” SOUL AND FEELING (TOO MANUFACTURED), AND IF SO, WHAT CAN BE DONE TO REVIVE TO MAKE IT ALIVE OR REAL AGAIN?
yay thats my cousin Chrisette!!!!!! im so happy she is coming out. yall need to hear her sing live because it is 10x better than just hearing her songs. her range is sick. she can change up her sound in a second so dont think for one second that she has one sound. she cant be stoped. pull up chrisette michele up on yourtube and you see what im talking about.
my question is………..lol well i dont really have one but i wanna say that i love her so much.
and for the haters……put an egg in your shoe and go beat it.
the future is now and the time is here.
CHRISETTE MICHELE
PAYNE FAMILY REPRESENT!!!
NELLO~
OH YEAH…………JUNE 19TH. GO CHECK THAT ALBUM OUT “I AM”
HOLLAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
Thanks BlackIsBeautiful!
what does she think about amy winehouse?………..just curious
she’s alright, but we already got Jill scott.jill got that spot on a lock down
amy winehouse is nothing spectacular, neither is her vocals, even though some loopers on here like to HYPE her up.
she’s too cool….
I DIDN’T KNOW SH*T ABOUT HER BEFORE I WATCHED THE YOUTUBE THING. NOW I AM VERRRY EXCITED 2 GET HER ALBUM 2 FINALLY LISTEN 2 SOMETHING NEW FOR A CHANGE.
BOTTOMLINE IS THAT I WANNA HEAR ARTISTS THAT MAKE ME STOP LISTENING TO RADIO, CUZ WE ALL KNOW URBAN RADIO IS TRASH.
OH & I PERSONALLY LOVE HEARING AMY WINEHOUSE
HOWEVER– SHE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CHRISETTE. AMY’S STYLE IS MORE 1950-1960s LIKE THE GIRL GROUPS OF THAT DAY.
CHRISETTE ON THE OTHER HAND IS 1920-1930s INSPIRED, TOTALLY DIFFERENT.
NOT ALLLL OLD MUSIC IS THE SAME, PEOPLE!!!!
She is sooooo overrated!
OMG! She is so eloquent and confident in interviews! You never een hear her say uhmm.. once, unlike SWSNBN. Take note, people! I like her strength and confidence.
I LOVE HER, SHE’S A TRUE STAR WHICH IS GREAT TO SEE SINCE THERE IS SO MUCH UNDESERVED “ARTIST” THESE DAYS.
Oh shut up #46 you clearly don’t know talent when you see it.
She’s compared to Jill because of her looks, she looks like a baby Jill, but vocally she sounds TOTALLY different (although both women are very talented vocalists) and her music isn’t the same either.
Can you ask her why she is so overrated?
I love Chrisette, I think she’s dope! I have a few questions:
1. You are very gorgeous. What kind of advice would you give to young women dealing with self-esteem, body image, and beauty?
2. Are you currently daing anyone? Would you rather date someone in the entertainment industry or a regular non-famous guy?
3. What do you think it is about you that separates you from other artists out right now?
i really like christette, esp after seeing the video on youtube.
she’s very talented, and definately not overrated. puhlease, rihanna (no offence to her and im not hating) she cant sing or dance so she is som1 i would class as overrated. not chrisette.
anyhoo i think i will be buying chrisette’s album, she reminds me of jill scott and billie holiday mixed together and im a big jazz fan.
Overrated how? The girl ain’t even really known yet, if anything she’s underrated for the moment cause the world doesn’t know her yet. I hope she’ll be promoted right. When you have artists like John Legend or A.Keys, you know there’s a room for inspirational artists like Chrisette. Girl I’m BUYING your album, thanks for sharing your gift with us.
I agree with Chante in that
Damn i luv her voice.
She sounds Like Billi Holiday I am amazed..I have a question Angel..
How does it feel for Amy Whinehouse..to get recognized as the the English Billi Holiday?
I asked because you have the most beautiful voice of this century IMO..yet main stream media will not give you the credit you deserve!
If you can ask her this question Angel I would really appreciated it..thx!
thats a good question sesame!!
could you ask her whether she felt pressure to conform to a certain image that the media expect? for instance she changed her hair and the way she dresses. was this an artistic choice or something she felt pressure to do?
i cant believe people are comparing amy crackhouse to billie holiday. amy is talented and i love some of her songs, but billie holiday was an icon, she was a trend setter and incredibly gifted, a legend.
her voice sounds really good. And you can tell the influence on the artists she admires. She doesn’t just listen to them, she’s studied their styles. impressive.
She must like Amy Winehouse, cuz she’s her second friend on myspace. You can ask her how she feels about Amy’s style