Meshell Ndegeocello
 Meshell Ndegeocello (/mɪˈʃɛl ndɛˈɡeɪoʊtʃɛloʊ/; 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 hip hop reggae R&B rock and jazz. 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.