Neneh Cherry
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Neneh Cherry is a singer, Dj and a composer. She has released three albums Raw Like Sushi, Homebrew and Man. She collaborated with Edward Kowalczyk the lead singer of the band Live. They had a duet entitled Walk into this Room for the soundtrack to the movie Playing by Heart in 1998.
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About
Singer/ songwriter Neneh Cherry (Neneh Marianne Karlsson) was born on March 10, 1964 in Stockholm, Sweden. At the age of 2 years old, she was brought along by her step-father (Don Cherry a jazz artist), in his tours. She studied at New York but dropped out at the age of 14. During the 80’s she joined a punk group named the Cherries in London. After releasing three albums together the band split. She began rapping at clubs where she was discovered by a talent scout and offered Cherry a contract.
Cherry’s debut single “Stop the War”. She became involved with composer, Cameron McVey, who also wrote for her debut album, Raw Like Sushi, which was released in 1989. The singles “Manchild” and “Kisses on the Wind” were a smash hit. After a hiatus, the young artist came back with 1992’s Homebrow. Two years later, Cherry did a single “Seven Seconds” with Youssou N’Dour. The album had disappointing sales but the next album, Man, which was released in 1996 was a hit.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1990 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best New Artist Category; |
| 1994 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Youssou N'Dour duet "7 Seconds" |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Buffalo Stance | 1 | 16 | 3 | Raw Like Sushi |
| 1989 | Heart | 73 | Raw Like Sushi | ||
| 1989 | Kisses On The Wind | 19 | 8 | Raw Like Sushi | |
| 1993 | Buddy X | 4 | 43 | Homebrew |
News
Tours & Concerts
No tours and concerts.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Buffalo Stance | Atlantic | Raw Like Sushi |
| 1993 | Buddy X | Virgin | Homebrew |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- She is the Half-sister of singer Eagle Eye Cherry.
- Her biological father is Ahmadu Jah, a jazz musician from Sierra Leone.
Reviews
- Neneh Cherry is a fusion of eclectic pop and hip-hop. She is full of energy when she performes. Her singles has a beautiful flow. -Mimi 07:15, 31 December 2007 (PST)
