Meshell Ndegeocello’s Synonym Album Deep Dive | R and B News

R&B Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Meshell Ndegeocello’s new album Synonym drops October 3rd, exploding with genre-bending duets that reimagine classics with an all-star cast including Cynthia Erivo, Cat Power, Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, Bill Callahan, and Willow. The lead single, a soulful reimagining of “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” showcases Meshell’s signature multi-instrumental prowess while spotlighting her collaborators’ voices. Guided by the concept of emotional and gender alignment, each pairing is rooted in musical chemistry and artistic freedom. Produced with longtime collaborator David Gamson and Abe Rounds…