Who Is Shontelle?

Shontelle is an R&B singer, songwriter and record producer hailing from Barbados. Born Shontelle Layne on October 4th, 1983, she began her music career in 2008 with the release of her debut album “Shontelligence”. It was not until her second album, “No Gravity” (2010), that Shontelle found major success. Her single “Impossible” reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and made her a household name. Since then, she has released two more albums and collaborated with many other artists.

Early Life & Music Career of Shontelle

Shontelle was born in St. James, Barbados to parents who were involved in the music industry. She began singing at age 5 and by age 12 she had written her first song. She attended the Combermere School, a secondary school in Barbados, and then went on to study media studies at the University of the West Indies. In 2004, she entered a local talent competition which she won. This led to her signing a contract with SRC Records/Universal Motown Records in 2008.

Shontelle's Big Break with “Impossible”

In 2009, Shontelle released her debut single “T-Shirt” which charted in several countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. Later that year she released her debut album “Shontelligence” to positive reviews. It was not until 2010 that she had her big break with the release of her single “Impossible”. The single reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The success of this single launched her into international stardom and gained her recognition worldwide.

Later Career

After the success of “Impossible”, Shontelle released two more albums: “No Gravity” (2010) and “Knockout” (2011). She also collaborated with several artists such as Akon, Jay Sean and Nas on various projects. In 2012 she took a break from music to focus on other interests such as writing books for children. She returned to music in 2018 with the release of her EP “Unfinished Business” which received critical acclaim.

Awards & Recognition

Shontelle has been nominated for several awards including a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for her collaboration with Jay Sean on “Down” in 2010. She has also won various awards including four Barbados Music Awards, two Soul Train Music Awards and one BMI Pop Award.

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