Shanell

Shanell
Birth name Shanell Lynn Woodgett
Also known as SnL
Born October 15, 1980
Anaheim, California, United States
Origin Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Genres hip hop, R&B
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2007–present
Labels Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
Associated acts Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, D. Woods, Drake, Tyga
Website www.iamshanell.com

Shanell Lynn Woodgett (born November 15, 1980) known simply as Shanell or SnL, is an American singer-songwriter from Springfield, Massachusetts. She is signed to Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Birdman's Republic Records-distributed Cash Money Records.[1]

Biography

Born in Anaheim, California[1] Shanell was raised in Massachusetts and is the sister of recording artist D. Woods. Her introduction to music was from her father, a Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor. A classically trained dancer in the disciplines of Jazz, ballet and modern dance, she began her career as a music video dancer for artists like Ciara. Dancing by day, Shanell penned songs by night to production from Atlanta producer and friend Bangladesh, garnering a name for herself as a songwriter.[2]

As a principal dancer for Ne-Yo, who later signed her to his publishing company, Shanell headed out on tour where she continued to record and hone her writing skills, penning songs for Danity Kane, Ne-Yo, Melanie Fiona, Kelis and Jennifer Hudson.[2] She was introduced to Lil Wayne, who offered her a slot on his Young Money Entertainment roster, creative control of her projects, and the opportunity to join him on stage during his I Am Music Tour. Shanell was also on the 40-city I Am Music II Tour with Lil Boo, Lloyd Banks, Kidd Kidd, Kevin Kev and Big Dawg Movement which started in Hartford, CT July 13, 2011 and ended in Woodlands, TX September 11, 2011.[3]

Most recently, Shanell released a visual for "Boy Stop Playin'" in January 2014, which was included on her June 2013 EP Midnight Mimosas.[4]

Discography

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[5]		 US
R&B
[6]		 US
Rap
[7]
We Are Young Money
(with Young Money Entertainment)
  • Released: December 21, 2009
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money
  • Format: CD, digital download
 9 3 1
Young Money: Rise of an Empire[9]
  • Released: March 11, 2014 (US)[9]
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 7 4 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
Title Album details
A Taste of Shanell aka Snl
  • Released: August 13, 2009
  • Label: Young Money
  • Format: digital download
Shut Up and Listen
  • Released: March 3, 2010
  • Label: Young Money
  • Format: digital download
Nobody's Bitch
  • Released: September 2012
  • Label: YMCMB
  • Format: digital download
Midnight Mimosas[10]
  • Released: June 4, 2013
  • Label: YMCMB
  • Format: digital download
Nobody's Bitch 2
  • Released: July 22, 2014
  • Label: YMCMB
  • Format: digital download

As lead artist

Year Title Album
2011 "My Button" Non-album song
2012 "So Good" (featuring Lil Wayne and Drake) Midnight Mimosas
"Last Time" (featuring Busta Rhymes) Nobody's Bitch
2014 "Catch Me at the Light" (featuring Yo Gotti) Young Money: Rise of an Empire
2014 "Hittin Like" (featuring Chanel West Coast) Young Money: Rise of an Empire

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B		 US Pop
100		 CAN
2009 "Prom Queen"
(Lil Wayne featuring Shanell)		 15 16 22 36 Rebirth
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or receive certification.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Runnin" 2009 Lil Wayne Rebirth
"Handstand" Nicki Minaj Beam Me Up Scotty
"Can't Nobody" 2011 New Boyz Too Cool to Care
"Cha-Ching" 2012 Millionaires #YourGirlDoesParty
"She Wanna Ride" 2014 Cash Out Let's Get It

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.intelius.com/results.php?ReportType=1&qf=Shanell&qmi=&qn=Woodgett&qcs=&focusfirst=0
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biography!. Shanell aka SnL Fans!. Retrieved on 2011-08-17.
  3. ↑ Search Results for "Lil Wayne" (27). livenation.com
  4. ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/Shanell/profile/
  5. ↑ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - March 05, 2013". RIAA. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Young Money Readies 'Rise of an Empire' Compilation for March". Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  10. ↑ http://www.rap-up.com/2013/05/28/new-music-shanell-catch-me-at-the-light-dedicated/

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