Shontelle facts for kids
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| Birth name | Shontelle Delia Layne |
| Born | 4 October 1985 Saint James, Barbados |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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Shontelle Delia Layne, born on October 4, 1985, is a talented singer and songwriter from Barbados. She is known simply as Shontelle. Her first album, Shontelligence, came out in 2008. Her second album, No Gravity, was released in 2010. Shontelle is famous for her hit songs "T-Shirt" and "Impossible", which were popular around the world. In 2020, she released a song called "Remember Me".
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Shontelle's Music Journey
Starting Out: Shontelligence (2008–2009)
Shontelle started working on her first album in early 2008. She finished it in just six months! The album's name, Shontelligence, was a fun idea from the sound engineer. He made it up as a joke while they were playing a word game.
Shontelle's first song, "T-Shirt", was released in July 2008. It became a hit, reaching number thirty-six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. The song was even more popular in Belgium and the United Kingdom, where it reached the top ten.
Her first album, Shontelligence, came out on November 18, 2008. It sold 6,200 copies in its first week in the US. The album was re-released in March 2009 and has sold 30,000 copies in the US.
The second song from the album was "Stuck with Each Other". It featured the singer Akon. This song was released in the US in February 2009 and in the UK in May 2009. While it didn't chart in the US, it reached number 23 in the United Kingdom.
Shontelle also went on tour to support other artists. In January 2009, she opened for New Kids on the Block during their tour in the UK. From May to June 2009, she was also the opening act for Beyoncé's I Am... World Tour in Britain.
Besides singing, Shontelle has written songs for other artists in Barbados. This includes "Roll It Gyal" for Alison Hinds in 2007 and "Winners" for Shanta Prince in 2018.
Reaching New Heights: No Gravity (2009–2010)
Shontelle's second album, No Gravity, was released in the US on September 21, 2010. Shontelle said she wanted this album to be different and more experimental. The title "No Gravity" means to keep climbing higher and not let anything hold her back. She worked with famous artists like Bruno Mars and Tony Kanal on this album.
In its first week, No Gravity sold 7,000 copies in the US. Later in 2010, Shontelle helped write Rihanna's song "Man Down" for her album Loud. Shontelle and Rihanna actually knew each other from army cadets, where Shontelle was Rihanna's drill sergeant!
The main song from No Gravity was "Impossible". It was released in February 2010. This song became her biggest hit, reaching number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The second song from the album, "Perfect Nightmare", came out in August 2010. "Say Hello to Goodbye" was released as the third song in March 2011.
New Beginnings: Republic Records and Boomerang (2011–present)
In July 2011, Shontelle shared exciting news about new music. She announced that she had joined Republic Records. Her new song "Reflection" was released in September 2011. She worked with producers like Rockwilder and Tony Kanal on her upcoming music.
In December 2012, Shontelle said that "Put Me on Blast" would be the first song from her third album. She even filmed a music video for it. Her third album was planned for 2013, but it didn't come out then.
On November 4, 2017, Shontelle performed and was a guest judge at the Miss Earth 2017 event in Manila. In 2021, Shontelle appeared in the Amazon Prime movie Joseph. She also signed with a management company for TV and film roles.
Shontelle released a new song called "Remember Me" on March 14, 2020. On April 9, 2021, she worked with Supasoaka and Arpad on a song called "Let You Go".
On October 29, 2021, Shontelle released "Sanctify," which was the first song from her new EP. On January 14, 2022, she released "Be the One" as the second song from the EP. She also released "No More" as the Metheors Theme Song on March 14, 2022. Finally, on May 27, 2022, Shontelle released her EP titled Boomerang. This EP included new songs like "Boomerang" and "Live It Up," along with remixes.
Latest Album: Tokyo Nights (2023–present)
On July 11, 2024, Shontelle released her third studio album, titled Tokyo Nights.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Shontelle is also known for her charity work. She uses her singing talent to help raise money for important causes. She has supported patients with Alzheimer's through the Together for Care concert. She also helps with girl's education for She's the First, the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, and charities that research breast cancer.
Shontelle's Albums
- Shontelligence (2008)
- No Gravity (2010)
- Tokyo Nights (2024)
Tours and Performances
Shontelle has toured and performed at many events:
- 2009: I Am... World Tour (supporting act for Beyoncé)
- 2010: To the Sky Tour by Kevin Rudolf (supporting act)
- 2010/11: Jason Derulo World Tour (supporting act)
Other Shows
- On December 2, 2010, Shontelle performed at Electric 94.9's Acoustic Christmas in Kingsport, TN.
- On February 27, 2011, she had a show at 90 Degrees Pub in Southampton.
- On February 28, 2011, she performed at Glam Nightclub in Cardiff.
- On May 15, 2011, Shontelle played at Star 102.1's Star Jam in Pigeon Forge, TN.
- On July 3, 2011, she performed in Altamonte Springs, Florida, at Red, Hot and Boom.
- On October 13, 2015, Shontelle performed at the 100-year celebration gala for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in Philadelphia.
- On November 4, 2017, Shontelle was a special guest performer at the 2017 Miss Earth pageant in the Philippines.
See also
In Spanish: Shontelle para niños
