The 2018 album "Ventriloquism" finds Meshell Ndegeocello reinterpreting soul classics with a focus on her signature instrumental and vocal arrangements. The project presents a cohesive and deeply personal take on the genre.
- "Ventriloquism" was released on the Naive label. The album was released on March 16, 2018. It features Meshell Ndegeocello's interpretations of songs by artists such as Sade, Janet Jackson, and George Clinton.
- The album was produced by Meshell Ndegeocello and Josh Kelly. It was recorded in Woodstock, New York.
- "Ventriloquism" is an album of cover songs, with Ndegeocello reimagining tracks from the 1980s.
Meshell Ndegeocello is a bassist, singer, and songwriter known for her distinctive blend of funk, soul, hip-hop, and jazz. She emerged in the early 1990s as a pioneering artist in the neo-soul movement.
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