Neneh Cherry is a music artist whose eclectic style has traversed the genres of hip hop, pop, and alternative music since her breakthrough in the late 1980s. Born as Neneh Mariann Karlsson on March 10, 1964, in Stockholm, Sweden, she burst onto the scene with her debut album "Raw Like Sushi" in 1989. The album was a commercial and critical success, featuring the iconic track "Buffalo Stance," which became a chart-topping hit and defined her bold, unapologetic style. Cherry's stepfather, the influential jazz trumpeter Don Cherry, infused her youth with a rich appreciation for music's diverse spectrum, which would profoundly influence her artistic journey.

Over the years, Cherry has continued to reinvent her sound while maintaining a socially conscious edge. Her discography is marked by a fearless approach to music and subject matter, with her later work, including the 2018 album "Broken Politics," reflecting a mature contemplation of world issues and personal identity. Cherry has never been an artist to shy away from innovation, as evidenced by collaborations with a wide range of artists and producers, and her foray into remix culture, featuring reinterpretations of her iconic tracks by contemporary DJs and producers. Neneh Cherry's enduring influence in the music industry is underpinned by her unique blend of rap, pop, and electronic influences, which has secured her a place in the annals of music history as a pioneering and influential artist.

Genres

New Wave Pop

Urban Contemporary

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Latest Release

Immortal Queen (feat. Chaka Khan & Neneh Cherry)

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Neneh Cherry

Single - Released August 16, 2024