Somewhere (Shanice song)

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"Somewhere"
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Single by Shanice
from the album 21... Ways to Grow
ReleasedMay 17, 1994
RecordedSeptember 1993–April 1994
Genre
Length4:13
Label Motown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Christopher Williams
  • Kiyamma Griffin
  • Ike Lee III
Shanice singles chronology
"It's for You"
(1993)		"Somewhere"
(1994)		"Turn Down the Lights"
(1994)
Music video
"Somewhere" on YouTube

"Somewhere" is a song by American singer-songwriter and actress Shanice, released in May 1994, by Motown Records as the lead single to her third album, 21... Ways to Grow (1994). The song was released three days after Shanice turned 21 years old, and is co-written by her with its producers, Christopher Williams, Kiyamma Griffin and Ike Lee III. It reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. The accompanying music video was directed by American film director Antoine Fuqua, featuring Shanice dancing and singing in a night club. [2]

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Critical reception

Upon the release, Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "Shanice ushers in her cool new 21... Ways to Grow set with a slammin' funk/hip-hop jumper that reveals a more flexible and oh-so-womanly voice. Track glides along at a sassy clip that may remind some of Mary J. Blige, though its overall bright tone and musical complexity will put naysayers in check pretty fast. By the end of the first spin, you'll be humming the hook. Should be among the primary singles on the top 40 soundtrack of this summer." [1]

Troy J. Augusto from Cash Box commented, "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." [3] 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." [4]

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]

Charts

Chart (1994)Peak
position
Canada Retail Singles ( The Record ) [6] 16
US Hot R&B Singles ( Billboard ) [7] 28

References

  1. 1 2 3 Flick, Larry (May 28, 1994). "Single Reviews: Pop" (PDF). Billboard . p. 51. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Shanice- Somewhere - @Shaniceonline". YouTube. January 28, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ Augusto, Troy J. (June 4, 1994). "Pop Singles — Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box . Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  4. ↑ Johnson, Martin (September 22, 1994). "Shallow Youth". Chicago Reader . Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ discogs.com Retrieved November 30, 2007
  6. ↑ "Hits of the World: Canada" (PDF). Billboard . September 10, 1994. p. 76. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Shanice Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard . Archived from the original on March 23, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
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