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Shontelle Layne, (born October 3, 1985), better known by her stage name Shontelle, is a Bajan singer-songwriter and rapper. She is popular in the Caribbean for her hit "Colours", released in 2005, which is a collaboration with another Bajan artist, Natahlee. She also wrote Alison Hinds' 2006 hit "Roll It Gal". She appeared in the music video for the re-worked "Roll It" performed by J-Status featuring Rihanna and herself, from 2006. Shontelle was recently signed to Street Records Corporation/Universal Motown Records.
Biography
Shontelle was born on October 3, 1985 in Saint James, Barbados. She is the oldest of 3 sisters.
Shontelle was a student at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus in Barbados, and was on her way to becoming a Lawyer before SRC, the same label known for discovering her friend Rihanna, saw her talent. Shontelle wrote the song "Roll It Gal" for regionally renowned, Alison Hinds. The song had big success in the Caribbean, New York, Miami and Europe. Her lyrical writing helped her to peform with Natahlee (a Barbadian singer). Their hit song was "Colours" which was a song showing the pride of being Barbadian did so well, that a remix was made to represent the whole West Indies.
After Rihanna, Shontelle is the second singer from Barbados to have a hit song, on a world renowned record label.
Shontelle performed at Hot 99.5's "Bras Across DC Little Pink Dress" party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, DC on Friday, October 24. She will also perform at the 18th Annual Kissmas Bash on December 9th, 2008 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY at a yearly radio event on WKSE KISS 98.5.
Singles
Solo singles
| Year | Singles | Chart positions | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. Pop |
CAN | GER | SUI | POR | FIN | |||
| 2008 | "T-Shirt" | 36 | 21 | 45 | — | — | — | — | Shontelligence |
| " Battle Cry" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Featured singles
| Year | Singles | Chart positions | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. Pop |
CAN | GER | SUI | POR | FIN | |||
| 2007 | "Roll It" (w/ J-Status & Rihanna) | — | — | — | 33 | 89 | 20 | 8 | The Beginning |
References
External links
- Official Site of Shontelle
- Official mySpace page of Shontelle
- Live Concert Performance by Shontelle in Washington, DC
- Shontelle on MTV.com
- Shontelle's Universal Music Artist page
- Barbados Music Awards page for Shontelle
- Shontelle on Vibe.com
- Shontelle on Yahoo Music
- Shontelle on About.com
- HOT 99.5 Shontelle Concert Webcast (WIHT HOT 99.5)