"This book is based on Andrae Akinyele's and Jon O'Bergh's interpretation as fans of the music of Meshell Ndegeocello"--Title page verso.
André Akinyele is an entrepreneur, a musician, graphic designer, and author. He holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Maryland and an Associate's of Arts Degree in Music Technology from Foothill College. He is the owner of Bombay Recording Co., Pearl Jazz Recording, and the Orange River enterprise. He has recorded under the names Marcel (1998-2004), Ajamu Akinyele (2005-2006), as the bandleader and bassist of the jazz-funk band Gemini Soul (2005-Present), and André Akinyele (2010-Present).
