# Meshell Ndegeocello ‘Synonym’ album rollout

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> Updated: 2026-08-07T06:33:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In mid‑July 2026, Meshell Ndegeocello announced that her new Blue Note album Synonym would be released on 2 October. The record returns to a covers format and opens with a duet of “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” featuring Broadway star Cynthia Erivo. Ndegeocello highlighted the project as an expression of queer liberation and listed a broad roster of collaborators spanning folk, soul, country, R&B, rock and hip‑hop.

A few weeks later, an August update detailed the album’s second single, a reggae‑grooved cover of The Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me” performed with Cat Power. The release was promoted with pre‑order options for colored vinyl, black vinyl, CD and digital download. Production notes mentioned a reunion with co‑producer David Gamson and reiterated the album’s emphasis on re‑imagining classic songs with diverse guest artists.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Meshell Ndegeocello's 'Synonym' Album Features Cat Power on Human League Cover

Meshell Ndegeocello's new Blue Note album Synonym, featuring a reggae cover of The Human League's “Don’t You Want Me” with Cat Power, showcases duets with numerous guest artists and reunites her with producer D

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meshell-ndegeocellos-synonym-album-features-cat-power-on-human-league-cover

### 2026-07-15: Meshell Ndegeocello releases collaboration‑rich album 'Synonym

Meshell Ndegeocello's new album Synonym, out Oct 2 on Blue Note, features a roster of collaborators and is framed as an expression of queer liberation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meshell-ndegeocello-releases-collaborationrich-album-synonym

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