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“I think secretly I've realized after my time on the planet that I have no control over what people feel about me or need from me, so I just have a more laid-back approach in my apologies.”

Quote by Meshell Ndegeocello

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Meshell Ndegeocello

Meshell Ndegeocello, born on August 29, 1968, is an accomplished American singer-songwriter. Her musical style blends soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop elements, known for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics. Ndegeocello's music career began in the 1980s, and she has had a profound impact on the music industry with her unique sound and style. more

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“It's interesting to do other people's music - that's how I learned to play, by learning other people's songs. It's nice to delve into how other people got to where they are.”

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“It's very limiting to us as a species, the concept of better-than/less-than. It just seems to be at its end. I'm like, this all fades to black, and it's gone. It's dust. Choose carefully what you obsess about.”

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“Music is my only guide. I don't care if people pigeonhole me. Miles Davis is my hero. He covered Cindy Lauper and Michael Jackson, and he didn't give a hoot about what the purists said.”

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“My father was a jazz tenor sax player. He played in a lot of big bands. So I had that sound around me all the time. The first record that really caught my ear was Clifford Brown's 'Brownie Eyes.' I grew up listening to John Coltrane and Illinois Jacquet. This is where I come from... I love improvisational music.”

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