Meshell Ndegeocello (; born
Michelle Lynn Johnson, August 29, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter,
rapper, bassist, and vocalist. Her music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including
funk,
soul,
jazz,
hip hop,
reggae and
rock. She has received significant critical acclaim throughout her career, and has had ten career
Grammy Award nominations. She has been credited for having "sparked the
neo-soul movement."