Chrisette Michele is set to release her fourth studio album, Better, in 2013 — no release date quite yet. However, before that release the singer will be releasing a new mixtape to build the anticipation in the form of Audio Visual Presentation: Audrey Hepburn, December 8th. The video he concept is “Prisoner of a Still Picture” Dunson and I are stuck in the iconic photography of Audrey and the great Sir Davis.
I took some tidbits out from an interview Michele did with blog USLMag, about the album and the mixtape:
Mixtape:
I have always had a love and fascination for Audrey Hepburn, so when I decided to take a break from the industry, I began to do research on her life. This is what led me to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and a few other countries. While in Paris I was surprised to find such a vast hip hop culture. What they listen to over there is just like what we listen to, but what they create is dope. And I wanted to put some of those influences on my own mix-tape. You will hear that from some of the production. And of course I had to bring in some of my own favorite rappers. That is why I brought in Wale and 2 Chainz. I love me some 2 Chainz; don’t let his songs come on in the club… you’ll find me up on the table with bottles in my hands, dancing like there’s no tomorrow.
Album:
The album is finished, and is set to be released Spring of 2013. I called my album Better because I am at a better place in my life. I’ve gone vegan, shed a lot of weight, mentally and physically, and on this album you will be able to hear me, Chrissy. This mix-tape is the catalyst to my album, because I nervously am showing you who I am. It almost feels like I’m a new artist. With every song; I have my fingers crossed that you will like it. See, I’m excited about this mix-tape because you can release what you want. But with an album, you have to wait. It has to go through a whole bunch of channels. So I decided to put something out in the mean time. However, the new albumBetter will be available soon, with the single dropping in late December and will be available on I-Tunes.
I for one am obsessed with Michele’s new look, can’t wait to hear the projects. She is also currently on tour, make sure to check dates here.
