Credits: K94.5 FM (Thanks Bristol!)

‘Rise Again’ – the song written by international reggae sensation and Grammy Award-winning artist, Shaggy, to support the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti on 12th January – is available on iTunes for download and purchase for 99 cents (US) now with the artists and label donating their proceeds to the Digicel Haiti relief fund.

‘Rise Again’ is a Caribbean song, which was written and performed by Caribbean artists for the people of Haiti. And with the New York Times hailing the song as “fast becoming a post-quake anthem,” ‘Rise Again’ has had a fantastic reception and is already getting heavy rotation radio airplay and news coverage across the globe.

Directed by internationally renowned film and video director, Jay Will, and filmed around Port Royal in Jamaica, the video’s central theme is of people from across the Caribbean coming together to rebuild Haiti and help the people of Haiti to rise again.

Artists featured on ‘Rise Again’ include Shaggy; Sean Paul; Sean Kingston; Barbadian Artists, Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne and Edwin Yearwood; Trinidadian Soca Artists, Destra Garcia, David Rudder and Kes Dieffenthaller; Jamaican reggae artists, Tessanne Chin and Etana; and Haitian artiste, Belo. The track was produced by Christopher Birch.

Earlier this month, Shontelle had a photoshoot in Brooklyn (NY) with celebrity photographer “Robert Ascroft”, for her upcoming album “No Gravity“, slated for a Spring 2010 release on SRP/SRC/Universal Motown Records.

The highly anticipated sophomore album is expected to have a much harder and edgier sound, nothing like what fans would expect from her. The stunning lead single “IMPOSSIBLE” (produced by Arnthor Birgisson) impacted radio yesterday and will be available on US iTunes next week! (February 9th, 2010)

With such follow-ups as “DJ Made Me Do It“, “Kiss You Up“, “Say Hello To Goodbye“, and collaborations with hit makers Sean Garrett, “No Doubt’s” Tony Kanal, and Akon protégées Rock City, Shontelle has crafted an album loaded with smashes that will keep her high on the charts throughout 2010 and beyond. The new music video is scheduled to be shot in Los Angeles early February with director “TAJ” (Anthony Mandler’s protégé).

Above are the first 3 Youtubers to cover Shontelle’s lead single “Impossible”, everyone did a nice job! Can’t wait to watch more! I would also love to see popular Youtuber’s make covers for this song too, so if you have a person in mind, send them a message requesting it!

Shontelle stopped by 102.7 KIIS-FM in Burbank (California) earlier this week and met with radio personality Sisanie. Check out the video above! (Thanks Sisanie!)

(interview coming soon)

Credits: Channel 93.3 (Thanks Frankie!)

Finally it’s here! The WORLD Premiere of Shontelle’s “LICKY (Under the Covers)” music video directed by Ray Kay who is best known for filming the music videos for artists like Beyonce, Ciara, Lady Gaga and other well known artists.

The song was released in November on iTunes as an introduction to Shontelle’s sophmore album, and will be serviced to clubs while her official lead single “Impossible” impacts US radio early February. Stay tuned for the official premiere and it’s single cover this week!

The electronic influence track “Licky (Under the Covers)” was produced by DJ Frank E and written by singer/producer Sean Garrett. Look out for her lead single “Impossible” from her upcoming as-yet untitled sophomore album due Spring 2010!

Check out the video above of the beautiful and talented Barbadian singers Shontelle & Vita Chambers at Hilton Beach with friends on January 1st, 2010.

For those who aren’t familiar, Vevo is a new online music video website owned by Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, EMI and Abu Dhabi Media Company, that is developed and hosted by YouTube, Sony, and Google Videos, with content being initially provided by Universal Music. It is expected to become the largest music oriented website on the Internet.

Many other celebrities under Universal Music now have an official Vevo channel, all featuring High Definition music videos without country restrictions on Youtube. Shontelle now has her own, make sure you subscribe to her new channel, initially her epic new music video LICKY will premiere on Vevo, then moments after premiering right here at ShontelleOnline.

Last night’s Kissmas Bash 2009 (December 6) at the HSBC Arena, was a sold-out show. And the acts? Sean Kingston, Hey Monday, Kris Allen, Cobra Starship, Keri Hilson, Jason Derulo, with a special appearance by Shontelle who also co-hosted the show. Check out the backstage video of Shontelle giving Jason Derulo advice below. Pictures coming soon…

Fresh off the plane from Detroit to NY, Shontelle spends some time just chilling with her fans explaining her day including the experience she had at today’s NFL Thanksgiving Motown Tribute, and jokes about Beyonce’s recent crowd surfing. Watch it all above!

Today over 18 million football and musical fans around the world witnessed the “FUTURE OF MOTOWN performing the HISTORY OF MOTOWN” at today’s (November 26) NFL Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers football game halftime show. Motown celebrated 50 epic years of being one of the biggest & most musically influential labels worldwide.

The artist featured were non other than the ubertalented Motown acts Shontelle, Hal Linton, Vita Chambers, Melanie Fiona, Kem and Forever the Sickest Kids. They all brought their A-game singing their hearts out to massacre classics like “Heatwave,” “I’ll Be There,” “Higher Ground,” “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Aint No Mountain High Enough,” and “Dancing In The Street.”

Click the banner above to proceed to a special Universal Motown online store where you can purchase the “The Motown 50 Medley” that was performed and much more. All proceeds from the Motown Medley will be donated to The United Way for charity! So make sure you get your copy and support! Watch the highly anticipated performance video below to witness today’s epicness for yourself! Photos coming soon…

EVERYONE KILLED IT! 246 BARBADOS STAND UP!