Who is Chrisette Michele?

Chrisette Michele is a multi-platinum selling R&B and soul singer, songwriter and actress. She has released five studio albums to date, including her 2009 Grammy Award winning album “Epiphany”. She has also appeared in multiple films and television shows, including “The Exes”, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and “BET Presents The Soul Train Awards”.

Early Life & Career

Chrisette Michele Payne was born on December 8th, 1982 in Central Islip, New York. She began writing songs at the young age of nine, and was classically trained in piano and voice by the time she was a teenager. After high school she attended Five Towns College for Music Industry Management. In 2007 she signed with Motown Records and released her debut album “I Am” in February of that year. Her second album “Epiphany” was released in 2009 and went on to sell over one million copies.

Collaborations & Acting

In addition to her solo work, Chrisette has collaborated with a number of top artists such as Rick Ross, Drake, Wale, Jay-Z and more. She has also appeared in multiple films and television shows such as “The Exes”, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and “BET Presents The Soul Train Awards”.

Awards & Accolades

Chrisette has won numerous awards throughout her career, including a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for her single “Be OK” from her album “Epiphany”. She has also been nominated for multiple BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards and has been featured on the cover of Essence magazine.

Discography

Chrisette's discography includes five studio albums: I Am (2007), Epiphany (2009), Let Freedom Reign (2010), Better (2013) and Milestone (2016). She has also released several EPs, mixtapes and singles throughout her career.