I Am was the record that I used to establish my sound, my self. This is the record that I used to say, "This is what Chrisette Michele has in her head." My second record was kind of a detour. "Okay now you know who I am exactly." Nobody took anything from me. I got to say exactly what I wanted to say, but this is something I've been thinking about, too. The first record is like the letter A. The second record is like the letter B. Now my third record, I keep telling people, is like, "This is the record that I've been waiting to show you. But I had to let you know my name first." I think it was a wonderful progression from the first record to the second record. I think people need to get the first one so they know exactly what they're listening to in the second one.
Coming off your recent GRAMMY win, did you notice anything different with the way people approach you or address you?
Yeah, now I'm Grammy-winning, number one album-having Chrisette Michele. I'm no longer just Chrissy. Now, I'm all those things that I just said. That's a little bit embarrassing. I'm thinking maybe I should go back to my nickname on my third album. [laughing]
For more information on Chrisette Michele, visit her official website.
Article comments
1 - Steven
Interesting interview. nice read