Comfort Woman

Meshell Ndegeocello · 2003

39 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop · jazz · soul

A rich tapestry of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics woven through jazz-inflected grooves and urban rhythms.

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Comfort Woman is an album by Meshell Ndegeocello, released in 2003. A rich tapestry of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics woven through jazz-inflected grooves and urban rhythms. 'Comfort Woman' is notable for its bold lyrical content that addresses themes of love, desire, and cultural identity, earning critical acclaim and solidifying Ndegeocello's influence in neo-soul and alternative R&B. The album features the standout single 'Come Smoke My Herb,' which became an anthem within certain cultural circles, reflecting a broader acceptance of personal expression in music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does Comfort Woman sound like?

A rich tapestry of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics woven through jazz-inflected grooves and urban rhythms. Rooted in hip-hop and jazz.

What makes Comfort Woman by Meshell Ndegeocello notable?

'Comfort Woman' is notable for its bold lyrical content that addresses themes of love, desire, and cultural identity, earning critical acclaim and solidifying Ndegeocello's influence in neo-soul and alternative R&B. The album features the standout single 'Come Smoke My Herb,' which became an anthem within certain cultural circles, reflecting a broader acceptance of personal expression in music. By the time Meshell Ndegeocello released 'Comfort Woman' in 2003, she was solidifying her status as a boundary-pushing artist after her critically acclaimed album 'Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape' in 2002. This album continued her exploration of identity, sexuality, and social issues through an eclectic mix of genres.

How many songs are on Comfort Woman?

Comfort Woman has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.