Editing Neneh Cherry (section)

==Solo career==

===''Raw Like Sushi'' (1989)===

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Cherry's debut solo album, ''[[Raw Like Sushi]]'', was released in 1989 on Circa Records. Co-produced by [[Cameron McVey]] and [[Tim Simenon]] of [[Bomb the Bass]], as well as [[Massive Attack]]'s [[3D (musician)|3D]] and [[Booga Bear]], the album was a landmark fusion of hip hop, soul, and pop, years ahead of mainstream crossover trends.

The lead single, '''"[[Buffalo Stance]]"''', became an international hit, reaching number 3 in the UK and number 3 in the United States. The track's swagger and Cherry's distinctly personal vocal style made it one of the most distinctive singles of the decade. Cherry famously performed it live on ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' while visibly pregnant — an image that became iconic.

Other notable tracks include:
* '''"Manchild"''' — originally recorded with Massive Attack; re-recorded for the album
* '''"Kisses on the Wind"'''
* '''"Inna City Mamma"'''

''Raw Like Sushi'' peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and earned Cherry two [[BRIT Awards]] in 1990 for '''Best International Newcomer''' and '''Best International Female Artist'''. She also received a [[Grammy Award]] nomination.

===''Homebrew'' (1992)===

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Cherry's second album, ''[[Homebrew (Neneh Cherry album)|Homebrew]]'' (1992), took a more personal and introspective direction. Among its notable tracks was '''"Buddy X"''', reportedly written about [[Lenny Kravitz]], which reached number 4 on the Billboard Dance Club Charts. The track '''"Trout"''' featured additional vocals and co-writing from [[R.E.M.]] singer [[Michael Stipe]] and contained a sample from [[Steppenwolf (band)|Steppenwolf]].

Though less commercially dominant than its predecessor, ''Homebrew'' demonstrated Cherry's growth as a songwriter and her continuing interest in collaborative, genre-fluid music.

===''7 Seconds'' and ''Man'' (1994–1996)===

In 1994, Cherry recorded '''"[[7 Seconds (Youssou N'Dour and Neneh Cherry song)|7 Seconds]]"''' with Senegalese singer '''[[Youssou N'Dour]]'''. The song became one of the biggest international hits of the year, reaching number 1 in numerous countries and spending an extraordinary 16 weeks at the top of the French singles chart. It won the '''Best Song''' award at the [[MTV Europe Music Awards]] in 1994, and Cherry earned a second Grammy nomination for the track.

In 1995, Cherry joined [[Cher]], [[Chrissie Hynde]], and [[Eric Clapton]] on the [[Comic Relief]] charity single '''"Love Can Build a Bridge"''', which reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.

Her third solo album, ''[[Man (Neneh Cherry album)|Man]]'' (1996), continued her exploration of hip hop and R&B, featuring production from [[Tricky]] and [[Howie B]]. The album was followed by the remix collection ''Neneh Chérie Remixes'' in 1997.

===Hiatus and ''cirKus'' (1997–2011)===

Following ''Man'' and its associated release cycle, Cherry stepped back from the music industry. In 2006, she formed the band '''cirKus''' alongside her husband [[Cameron McVey]], their daughter Lolita Moon (known as Tyson), and musician Karmil. The band toured Europe and released two albums in France: ''Laylow'' (2006, with a remixed version in 2007) and ''Medicine'' (2009).

During the same period, Cherry made notable guest appearances including on [[Groove Armada]]'s ''Lovebox'' (2002) and [[Gorillaz]]'s celebrated album ''[[Demon Days]]'' (2005).

===''The Cherry Thing'' (2012)===

In 2011, Cherry began collaborating with the Norwegian/Swedish experimental jazz trio '''[[The Thing (band)|The Thing]]''', consisting of [[Mats Gustafsson]] (saxophones), [[Ingebrigt Håker Flaten]] (double bass), and [[Paal Nilssen-Love]] (drums). The resulting album, ''[[The Cherry Thing]]'', was released in June 2012, recorded at Harder Sound Studios in London and Atlantis Studios in Stockholm. The album was widely praised for its daring combination of avant-garde jazz and Cherry's vocal approach.

===''Blank Project'' (2014)===

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Cherry returned with her fourth solo studio album, ''[[Blank Project]]'', in 2014, released on the Smalltown Supersound label. Co-written by Cherry and McVey with contributions from Paul Simm, the album was deeply influenced by the death of her mother, Moki Karlsson, in 2009. Stark, minimal, and emotionally raw, it was among the most critically acclaimed albums of her career, drawing comparisons to artists such as [[PJ Harvey]] and reestablishing Cherry as a major voice in contemporary music.

===Later work===

Cherry has continued to perform and record into the 2020s. She was among the many guest vocalists on ''[[We Will Always Love You]]'' (2020) by [[The Avalanches]]. She has remained an active collaborator across genres and generations, reflecting a career-long commitment to artistic exploration over commercial consistency.