Michelle Lynn Johnson, better known as Meshell Ndegeocello, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist. She has gone by the name Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur which is used as a writing credit on some of her later work. 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, being nominated for eleven Grammy Awards, and winning one. She also has been credited for helping to 'spark the neo-soul movement'.
Instruments: Guitar • Bass Guitar • Voice • Bass • Musical Keyboard
Genres: Go-Go • Soul Music • Hip Hop Music • Jazz
Occupations: guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, songwriter, jazz musician, rapper, bassist, recording artist