Shanell

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Shanell
Birth nameShanell Lynn Woodgett
Also known asSnL
Born (1980-11-15) November 15, 1980 (age 43)
Anaheim, California, United States
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2007–present
Labels Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
Website www.iamshanell.com

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.

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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

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
US
[4]
US
R&B

[5]
US
Rap

[6]
We Are Young Money
  • Released: December 21, 2009
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money
  • Format: CD, digital download
931
Young Money: Rise of an Empire [8]
  • Released: March 11, 2014 (US) [8]
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
742
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
TitleAlbum 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

YearTitleAlbum
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
"Hittin Like" (featuring Chanel West Coast)
2015I Can Be Your Stripper"TBA
List of singles, with selected chart positions
YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
US US
R&B
US Pop
100
CAN
2009"Prom Queen"
(Lil Wayne featuring Shanell)
15162236 Rebirth
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

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"My Weezy"2008Lil Wayne, Lil Twist, Tyga Dedication 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 Minaj Beam Me Up Scotty
"What a Girl Gudda Gudda Guddaville
"Sacrifice"Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine
"Show Me Something New" Jae Millz The Virgo Mixtape: "He Nasty"
"Callin' Out"2010Gudda GuddaBack 2 Guddaville
"Tell Me (Remix)"Jae MillzThe Flood Continues
"Can't Nobody"2011 New Boyz Too Cool to Care
"Rather Be" Benny Benassi Electroman
"Kandle Light and Roses" Blaqstarr Blaqstarr The Mixtape
"Cha-Ching"2012Millionaires#YourGirlDoesParty
"Motivations"2013QuezBlack Boe Knows 2
"She Wanna Ride"2014 Cash Out Let's Get It
"Check" Gucci Mane The Return Of Mr. Perfect
"Admit It"2015Lil Wayne Sorry 4 the Wait 2
"Duck"Lil Wayne, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda No Ceilings 2

On “That’s All I Have” she is under the, seemingly one-off, name “Zipp” on streaming platforms.

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