Meshell Ndegeocello is: a fearless songwriter, an outrageously funky bassist, and a groundbreaking producer who knows just how to get the most out of each musician she hires. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "The Way," the second track off of her 1996 record Peace Beyond Passion, and shines a light on some of the things that make her one of the greats.

Written by: Meshell Ndegeocello

Album: Peace Beyond Passion (1996)

Special Guest: Sam Howard

Listen/Buy via Songwhip

ALSO DISCUSSED:

• "The Womb," "Ecclesiastes: Free My Heart" "The Way" by Meshell Ndegeocello from Peace Beyond Passion • , 1996 • "Wild Night" by Van Morrison recorded by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello on Dance Naked • , 1994 • "Who Is He And What Is He To You" by Bill Withers and Stan McKinney from Peace Beyond Passion • , 1996 • "Birdland" by Weather Report from Heavy Weather • , 1977 • "Computer Blue" by Prince and the Revolution from Purple Rain • , 1984 • "Cat Battles" by Joshua Redman from Freedom in the Groove • , 1996

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