Synonym is Me'Shell NdegéOcello's 2026 release on Blue Note, a star-filled collection that she describes as an expression of queer liberation and a synonym for liberation of all kinds. Produced and arranged primarily with returning collaborator David Gamson and more recent associate Abe Rounds, it reflects her voracious taste and her long-standing gift for reshaping a song while honoring its essence.
The guest list is wide-ranging, with duets and collaborations that span an equally varied set of songs. Highlights include a triumphant take on Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike" with Willow Smith, and an intimate, richly arranged "I Got You Babe" with ANOHNI, filled with woodwinds, tuned bells, brass, and strings. Across fifteen songs and just over an hour, Synonym showcases NdegéOcello's jazz-soul sensibility and her skill as an interpreter.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Blue Note
- Genre: Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 10/02/2026
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TRACKS
A1. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
A2. Don't You Want Me
A3. Don't Stop the Music
A4. Islands in the Stream
B1. It Ain't Me Babe
B2. Always On Time
B3. Be Real Black For Me
C1. Don't Look Any Further
C2. The Closer I Get To You
C3. Golden Ring
C4. I Got You Babe
C5. Here We Come (Here He Comes)
D1. Guilty
D2. Hunger Strike
D3. With God On Our Side
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