1. Chrisette Michele was previously signed to Motown Records, Capitol Records, and Caroline Distribution but was dropped from her label in 2017 after performing at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
17 Facts About Chrisette Michele
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Chrisette Michele was born in Central Islip, New York, and grew up in Patchogue.
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Chrisette Michele's father was a sociologist and her mother a psychologist.
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Chrisette Michele attended Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York, and graduated with a vocal performance degree.
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Chrisette Michele is the first cousin of soul singer Raheem DeVaughn.
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Chrisette Michele has been featured on several hip hop albums, such as The Game's LAX, on the song "Let Us Live".
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Chrisette Michele appeared on the bonus track "Slow Down" from Ghostface Killah's The Big Doe Rehab.
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In 2008, Chrisette Michele appeared on the track "Rising Up" from the Roots' album Rising Down.
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Chrisette Michele wrote a song for Tyler Perry's House of Payne, titled "I've Gotta Love Jones".
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From May to July 2008, Chrisette Michele embarked on a nationwide co-headlining tour with fellow soul singer Raheem DeVaughn called the Art of Love Tour; Solange Knowles served as the opening act.
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In September 2008, Chrisette Michele performed twice at the Evening of Stars: A Tribute to Patti LaBelle.
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Chrisette Michele released her third studio album, Let Freedom Reign, on November 30,2010.
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Chrisette Michele collaborated with rappers such as 2 Chainz and Wale on the album.
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On November 24,2014, Chrisette Michele released her latest project, entitled The Lyricist's Opus, for digital download.
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In January 2017, media outlets reported that Chrisette Michele would perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump.
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Subsequent to the performance, Chrisette Michele announced the release of her poetry album No Political Genius.
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Chrisette Michele was inducted as an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority on September 19,2023.