November 3, 2012

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Chrisette Michele's new mixtape, Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Presentation, will be available for download on December 8. Before then though, fans will have a chance to check out Chrisette's new video for the set's first single, "Charades."

"Derek Blanks and I put together a lil video 4 you guys," Chrisette tweeted on Thursday, revealing that photographer Derek directed the project. "We wanna release it Monday as part 1 of the 'Audiovisual Presentation' Is that ok?"

A behind-the-scenes clip from the "Charades" set shows Chrisette in front of the camera, nuzzling with her leading man.

The singer shows off her funky, hi-top fade haircut. It's not the first time that Chrisette's donned a blonde 'do, though. She shared a photo of herself with a similar hairstyle, writing that the photo had been taken "100 years before i was 'famous'."

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Hmm, she's definitely got me curious. Love this new look she's got too. It's light years away from what she looked like when her first album was released.

She's promising to release new material every Monday until the mixtape's release.

Her first mixtape is going to be hard to surpass.

Whats the name of her first mixtape? I love MS Michele she is a GREAT artist!!!

Love Thy Brother is the title of her 2010 mixtape.

Featuring 2 Chainz.

'‘Charades'’ is the lead offering from the upcoming mixtape Audrey Hepburn: The Mixtape.

Thanks ID love her. Saw her live a couple of years ago and she was great. Thanks for the 1st. mix tape too.

JoeBala said:

Thanks ID love her. Saw her live a couple of years ago and she was great. Thanks for the 1st. mix tape too.

Shes great live! I Dig her

that new video is nice. I hope this a return to form for Chrisette.

I like her...but she is a chameleon vocally, not sure which is her REAL voice.

ABeautifulOne said:

that new video is nice. I hope this a return to form for Chrisette.

I hope so! This song is smooth...I like. Much better than the first single off her last record...

Chrisette rocks out with Guitar Slayer on "Fair Lady", another selection from the upcoming mixtape.

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Chrisette rocks out with Guitar Slayer on "Fair Lady", another selection from the upcoming mixtape.

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Me likes.

Chrisette Michele strolls the streets of Paris in the video for "Your Fair Lady". This track is awesome!

Sure enjoyed her opening set for Chaka Khan last year!

New video of Chrisette Michele feat Bilal - "Can the Cool be Loved".

The song, which features Bilal and Dunson, appears on her upcoming mixtape Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Experience, due December 8.

December 8, 2012

Chrisette Michele celebrates her 30th birthday with the release of her new mixtape Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Presentation.

The free download features nine tracks with appearances from 2 Chainz, Wale, Robert Glasper, Bilal, and her brother Lem Payne. Inspired by Audrey Hepburn, the R&B songstress traveled to Europe earlier this fall to learn more about the Hollywood screen legend.

“This journey is a special expression of my truest creativity,” tweeted Chrisette. “I’m going to show you how inspired I truly am by a lady I really adore.”

She has also been in the studio recording Better, the follow-up to her 2010 album Let Freedom Reign. (Article)

Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Presentation Tracklisting:

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1. “Pray Me Well” feat. Robert Glasper
2. “Charades” feat. 2 Chainz
3. “Favela Chic” feat. Kenneth Whalum
4. “Love in the Afternoon” feat. Nello Luchi
5. “Rich Hipster” feat. Wale
6. “Can the Cool Be Loved” feat. Dunson and Bilal
7. “Your Fair Lady” feat. Guitar Slayer
8. “My Heart” feat. Lem Payne
9. “Kudurista” feat. Fogo and Lem Payne

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Chrisette Michele talks new mixtape, losing weight and being "Better".