Somewhere (Shanice song) explained

Somewhere
Cover:File:Somewhere.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Shanice
Album:21... Ways to Grow
Released:May 17, 1994
Recorded:September 1993–April 1994
Genre:R&B
Length:4:13
Label:Motown
Producer:Christopher Williams, Kiyamma Griffin, Ike Lee III
Prev Title:It's for You
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:Turn Down the Lights
Next Year:1994

"Somewhere" is a song by American singer Shanice. It was the lead single to her third album, 21... Ways to Grow (1994), and was released three days after Shanice turned 21 years old.

Critical reception

Troy J. Augusto from Cash Box wrote, "Promising R&B singer looks to make her move to the top o’ the charts with this hardhitting, funky hip-hop number that oozes with radio accessibility and dance-floor hook. A big jump for Shanice, whose forthcoming 21... Wavs album just may be the one to put her in the big leagues with Mariah, Janet, Toni, et al. Bright, bouncy tune reflects serious maturation from the singer’s earlier material. Could be the start of something quite big."[1] Martin Johnson from Chicago Reader remarked that on the album’s "most natural-sounding tracks", as "Somewhere", "she sounds self-assured and determined to elaborate her priorities."[2]

Track listing

A1. "Somewhere" (Nothin' But Da Funk Mix) (4:16)

A2. "Somewhere" (LP Version) (4:10)

A3. "Somewhere" (Instrumental) (5:08)

B1. "Somewhere" (Deep Soul Mix) (5:08)

B2. "Somewhere" (A Capella) (4:13)

1. "Somewhere" (Nothin' But Da Funk Mix) [4:18]

2. "Somewhere" (Deep Soul Mix) [5:11]

3. "Somewhere" (LP Version) [4:15]

4. "Somewhere" (Instrumental) [5:08]

Notes and References

  1. Troy J.. Augusto. Pop Singles — Reviews. Cash Box. June 4, 1994. March 1, 2022.
  2. Martin. Johnson. Shallow Youth. Chicago Reader. September 22, 1994. February 4, 2023.
  3. http://www.discogs.com/release/316533 discogs.com
  4. Shanice Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). Billboard. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20190323173802/https://www.billboard.com/music/Shanice/chart-history/r-b-hip-hop-songs. March 23, 2019. April 20, 2023.