Meshell Ndegeocello Releases Synonym

Meshell Ndegeocello has released her latest album, Synonym, through the Blue Note record label. Ndegeocello signed with Blue Note in 2023, and Synonym is her latest album released with the label. The album consists of unexpected cover songs made with various names from the music world. Included on Synonym are a duet with Cat Power on the song Don’t You Want Me and a duet with Anohni on the song I Got You Babe.

Ndegeocello worked alongside her creative partner Abe Rounds on the release. Together with Abe Rounds, Ndegeocello worked again with David Gamson, the producer who produced her first two albums. In another vocal collaboration, singing the song Golden Ring with Brandi Carlile developed Ndegeocello's vocal ability.

Over the course of her career, Ndegeocello has won three Grammy awards. Among her past works is the Grammy-winning tribute album titled No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin. That tribute album was inspired by the writings of James Baldwin. Synonym is her latest album on Blue Note, following her signing with Blue Note in 2023.