Shanell Explained

Shanell
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Shanell Lynn Woodgett
Alias:SnL
Birth Date:15 November 1980
Birth Place:Anaheim, California, United States
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Instrument:Vocals
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2007–present
Label:Young Money, Cash Money, Republic

Shanell Lynn Woodgett (born November 15, 1980) known simply as Shanell or SnL, is an American singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She is signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, which was formerly an imprint of Birdman's Republic Records-distributed Cash Money Records.

Biography

Born in Anaheim, California Shanell was raised in Atlanta, Georgia and is the older 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 Iowa producer and friend Bangladesh, garnering a name for herself as a songwriter.[1]

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.[1] 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, Kidd Kidd, Kevin Kev and Big Dawg Movement which started in Hartford, CT July 13, 2011 and ended in Woodlands, TX September 11, 2011.[2]

Most recently, Shanell released a visual for "Boy Stop Playin'" in January 2014, which was included on her June 2013 EP Midnight Mimosas.[3]

Discography

Albums

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Album details
By Design
  • Released: January 13, 2020
  • Format: CD & digital download

Extended Plays

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EP details
4 Christmas
  • Released: December 18, 2015
  • Format: digital download
Mixed Emotions
  • Released: November 15, 2020
  • Format: digital download
Takes My Breath Away
(with ZAC)
  • Released: May 2, 2024
  • Format: digital download

Compilation albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"
Album detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
US
[4]
US
R&B
[5]
US
Rap
[6]
We Are Young Money
  • Released: December 21, 2009
    • Format: CD, digital download
9 3 1
[8]
  • Released: March 11, 2014
(US)
  • 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

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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[9]
  • Released: June 4, 2013
  • Label: YMCMB
  • Format: digital download
Nobody's Bitch 2
  • Released: July 22, 2014
  • Label: YMCMB
  • Format: digital download
88 Keyz
  • Released: January 19, 2016
  • Label: Young Money
  • Format: digital download

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitle 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)
"Hittin Like" (featuring Chanel West Coast)
2015I Can Be Your Stripper"TBA

As featured artist

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TitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
USUS
R&B
US Pop
100
CAN
2009"Prom Queen"
(Lil Wayne featuring Shanell)
15162236Rebirth
2010"Lipstick Diva"
(Muff Mommy featuring Shanell)
Non-album single"—" denotes releases that did not chart or receive certification.
2015"Together Whatever"
(Lucky Nick featuring Shanell)
Non-album single

Guest appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearOther artist(s)Album
"My Weezy"2008Lil Wayne, Lil Twist, TygaDedication 3
"Runnin"2009Lil WayneRebirth
"American Star"
"I'm So Over You"
"Wayne On Me"No Ceilings
"That's All I Have" Lil Wayne, Tyga
"Skit 2"None
"Handstand"Nicki MinajBeam Me Up Scotty
"What a GirlGudda GuddaGuddaville
"Sacrifice"Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine
"Show Me Something New"Jae MillzThe Virgo Mixtape: "He Nasty"
"Callin' Out"2010Gudda GuddaBack 2 Guddaville
"Tell Me (Remix)"Jae MillzThe Flood Continues
"Can't Nobody"2011New BoyzToo Cool to Care
"Rather Be"Benny BenassiElectroman
"Kandle Light and Roses"BlaqstarrBlaqstarr The Mixtape
"Cha-Ching"2012Millionaires
  1. YourGirlDoesParty
"Motivations"2013QuezBlack Boe Knows 2
"She Wanna Ride"2014Cash OutLet's Get It
"Check"Gucci ManeThe Return Of Mr. Perfect
"Admit It" 2015Lil WayneSorry 4 the Wait 2
"Duck"Lil Wayne, Jae Millz, Gudda GuddaNo Ceilings 2
On “That’s All I Have” she is under the, seemingly one-off, name “Zipp” on streaming platforms.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.shanellakasnl.net/bio/ Biography!
  2. http://www.livenation.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=Lil+Wayne&search.x=27&search.y=19 Search Results for "Lil Wayne" (27)
  3. Web site: Shanell . Hotnewhiphop.com . 2020-03-21.
  4. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=tyga|chart=Billboard 200}} Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200]. Billboard. October 18, 2011.
  5. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=tyga|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Albums B}} Tyga Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]. Billboard . October 18, 2011.
  6. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=tyga|chart=Rap Albums}} Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums]. Billboard. October 18, 2011.
  7. Web site: Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – March 05, 2013 . RIAA . March 6, 2013.
  8. Web site: Young Money Readies 'Rise of an Empire' Compilation for March. Rap-up.com. January 22, 2014.
  9. Web site: Rap-Up.com || New Music: Shanell – 'Catch Me at the Light' + 'Dedicated' . www.rap-up.com . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140104031027/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/05/28/new-music-shanell-catch-me-at-the-light-dedicated/ . 4 January 2014 . dead.