Meshell Ndegeocello and Cody ChesnuTT have teamed up for a cover of the Nina Simone anthem "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" from Meshell's forthcoming album of Nina Simone covers, Pour Une Ame Souveraine: A Dedication To Nina Simone.  With Cody handling vocals and Meshell on arrangement and production duties, the duo effortlessly do justice the song's timeless message.

Get a free download of "To Be Young Gifted And Black" at Essence.com

Pour Une Ame Souveraine: A Dedication To Nina Simone is in stores October 9th. Pre-order now on Amazon!