Chrisette Michele

American singer-songwriter with Grammy Award

Chrisette Michele - American singer-songwriter with Grammy Award
Born

December 8th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A singer-songwriter gained recognition for a unique blend of R&B and soul music. Released the debut album 'I Am' in 2007, showcasing a distinctive voice and songwriting skills. Received a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2009 for the song 'Be OK.' Collaborated with various artists across genres and contributed to numerous projects. Known for a strong presence in the music scene and for performances at major events and festivals.

Released the album 'I Am' in 2007

Won a Grammy Award for 'Be OK' in 2009

Collaborated with artists like Jay-Z and Rick Ross

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