Hailing from her 2008 debut album “Shontelligence”, check out this groovy dance club remix of Superwoman, mixed by Agent X and brought to you exclusively by us! This remix was shopped around in the UK club circuit among others late last year when it was being tested as a perspective single – before the release of No Gravity.
A banger!!!
Shontelle couldn’t attend this year’s annual Barbados Music Awards due to her heavy schedule, but she did win two awards which her father and mother (who looked fab!) came up on stage to gave a very warm acceptance speech on her behalf.
She won “Album of the Year” and a special “BMA Platinum Award” for now being Barbados’ 2nd best selling female of all time, since her debut album “Shontelligence” was certified platinum.
Another highlight of Sunday night’s annual Barbados Music Awards will be bringing it on home to the delightful Shontelle Layne, who in just one year after releasing her debut album ‘Shontelligence’, is already reaping the successes with RIAA Platinum Certification (for sales of 1 million units in the USA) for her lead single ‘T-Shirt’. As such, it is only fitting that she be awarded for this feat and the BMA organisers are doing just that.
Shontelle will be awarded the BMA Platinum Award at this the 5th anniversary gala, for outstanding record sales during the period of October 2008-September 2009. This will be a special award added to her already multiple BMAs for the veteran of this particular stage, having performed for three consecutive years at the show.
She has also reaped success with her follow-up singles ‘Battle Cry’ and ‘Stuck With Each Other’ featuring R&B star Akon. She is now ranked as Barbados’ second best-selling female of all time! Check out Shontelle’s nominations below:
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Song of the Year Album of the Year (Artist / Group) Best Music Video (Female) |
Soul/R&B Artist of the Year Entertainer of the Year (Female) BMA Platinum Award |
Unfortunately, Shontelle will not be able to attend this year’s BMA’s due to her heavy schedule for her new singles “Licky” and “Impossible” for the month of January. However she is sincerely thankful for all of these amazing nominations and really wished she could attend.
“Superwoman” (Prod. Stargate) from Shontelle’s debut album “Shontelligence”, is not only one of the best songs on the album, but a true anthem for women empowerment. Recently official club remixes of the song were sent out to the UK for promo until her new smash single “Licky (Under the Covers)” impacts radio early next year (January 2010). Track listing below:
1. Radio Edit
2. Vito Benito Club Mix
3. Agent X Mix
4. Vito Benito Radio Edit
In my opinion, these are the hottest single remixes from Shontelle so far!
Shontelle has revealed that she is planning a change of direction and to rock out on her second album. The Barbados-born singer, who released new single ‘Battle Cry’ on August 10, admitted that she is eager to experiment with a rockier sound and is itching to experiment with more guitars.
She told DailyStar: “I’m going much edgier. There is a rock chick waiting to come out of me.” The leggy lovely won’t shave her head Mohawk-style – à la Rihanna – to fit the new sound.
Shontelle, 23, said: “It’s a hot look but I don’t want to be a copycat.”
Source: DailyStar & DigitalSpy
Everyone request Battle Cry at your local Radio Station! Let’s make it #1 !!
A few days ago we wrote about the iTunes charting success of Shontelle’s infectious new single “BATTLE CRY” prior it’s official release.
On August 10th, Battle Cry was officially released, it hits radio airplay with lots of upcoming promo in the UK. Already it’s had a good start peaking at #55 and rising on the iTunes Top 100 UK chart!
It is one of her most uplifting songs from her debut album, Shontelligence. The song’s message struck such a powerful, positive message that it was proudly used on President Barack Obama’s campaign compilation CD “Yes We Can: Voices of Grass Roots Movement.”
If there’s one thing you need to know about Barbados-born beauty Shontelle, it’s that she’s all about unity. Make sure you also check out the all new video directed by Jessy Terrero. The video was shot in Los Angeles last March. Check it below!
PURCHASE “BATTLE CRY” : iTunes | Amazon | Shontelligence
Whether it becomes a hit or not, Shontelle’s ‘Battle Cry’ has already secured its place in history. The Barbados-born singer can tell her grandchildren that her music was featured on a Barack Obama compilation album during his successful presidential campaign. Consequently, she’s unlikely to care a jot if it fails to set the charts on fire. However, as one of the strongest tracks from her Shontelligence LP, it’s curious that she’s held back its release for so long.
She may have over-egged things by describing it as a song about all the “drama in the world”, and the lyrics (“All we gotta do is stand up for us!”) certainly won’t be troubling the Ivor Novello judges, but this is still a pretty heart-warming tale of solidarity and friendship. The disposable R&B beats don’t do much to fend off accusations that Shontelle is merely a watered down Rihanna, but there’s enough spirit in her performance to suggest she shouldn’t be written off just yet.
Source: DigitalSpy
SHONTELLE was amazed BEYONCE fans turned up to see her play while touring together.
The singer has been busy supporting the divalicious star on her current I Am… Sasha Fierce world tour. She said: “It was the most awesome, incredible experience and so much more than I expected. “Beyonce fans are on a different level to other fans. I was so nervous about performing for them. “Before I went onstage I thought, ‘All these people are going to be thinking, ‘Who’s this wannabe?”
“I knew they were just there to see their Queen.” Shontelle added: “But Beyonce told me she’d never seen a reaction for a support slot like that before. “Everyone turned up early especially to see me as well as her.”
Shontelle – who shot to fame with debut single T-shirt – says she’s still not sick of playing the Top 10 track at every show. She said: “I’m tired of hearing it, but I’m not tired of performing it. “The crowd love it and always go wild for it. I don’t even have to sing the words as they do it for me.
“Each night there will be a different reaction from the audience so it keeps it fresh.”Sometime I try and vary it by starting acapella or something.”
While she wouldn’t spill the beans on who she is working with in the future, Shontelle did reveal there would be some collaborations on her upcoming record. “I’ve already started working on my second album,” said Shontelle. “I’m going to carry on working with AKON, but you’ll have to wait and see who else will feature.”
Source: TheSun.co.uk
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