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Neneh Cherry
Also known as Neneh Marianne Karlsson Cherry
Biography
About Neneh Cherry
Swedish musician Neneh Cherry, born Neneh Mariann Karlsson on 10th March 1964 in Stockholm, has navigated a diverse career spanning punk, pop, and hip-hop. Her musical journey began in early 1980s London, where she performed with punk and post-punk bands like the Slits and Rip Rig + Panic, forging a path that would lead to solo acclaim.
Her 1996 album "Man" stands as a pivotal solo work, produced by McVey, Jonny Dollar, and Christian Falk. The record showcases her versatility through tracks like "Woman," her interpretation of James Brown's classic, and "Together Now" featuring Tricky.
But it was "7 Seconds," her duet with Youssou N'Dour, that became a global phenomenon. The single topped French charts for a record 16 weeks in 1994, earned a Grammy nomination and an MTV Europe Music Award. A French remix album of "Man" followed in 1997. Her daughter Mabel has since become a successful pop performer.
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Personal
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Neneh Cherry's early career shape her music?
Starting in London's early 1980s punk scene with bands like the Slits and Rip Rig + Panic, Cherry developed a distinctive style that blends punk's energy with pop and hip-hop influences.
What is Neneh Cherry's connection to Youssou N'Dour?
They collaborated on the hit "7 Seconds," a duet that topped French charts and earned international acclaim.
Did you know
- Born in Stockholm, Sweden, on 10th March 1964, her full name is Neneh Mariann Karlsson.
- She performed with punk bands the Slits and Rip Rig + Panic in early 1980s London.
- Her album "Man" includes "Woman," a cover of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World," and "Trouble Man," a Marvin Gaye cover.
- "7 Seconds" stayed at number one in France for 16 weeks.
- Her daughter Mabel is also a successful pop singer.
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