![]() ![]() Michele was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2008. It peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and number five on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. She was featured on Jay-Z’s single “Lost One,” and Nas’, “Can’t Forget About You,” in 2006 before releasing her debut album, “I Am,” in June 2007. Michele was discovered by India Arie, Angie Stone, and Kem at an underground Manhattan club, and they all vied for her to be their opening act. She attended Five Towns College and studied jazz and vocal performance. At the same time, she started learning jazz standards on piano. She began singing at a young age in church and by high school, was leading gospel choirs. Singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele was born Chrisette Michele Payne on Decemin Central Islip, New York.
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