Michele album `` Epiphany '' debuted at No . 1 earlier in 2009 . Michele has earned comparisons to Ne-Yo ; she admires R & B . Singer reluctant to give up songwriting duties , but enjoyed working with Michele .
Chrisette Michele 's album `` Epiphany '' debuted at No . 1 earlier in May . Michele has earned comparisons to Billie Holiday ; she admires Ella Fitzgerald . Singer reluctant to give up songwriting duties , but enjoyed working with Ne-Yo .