Shanell Lynn Woodgett (born November 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. She is best known for her guest appearance on Lil Wayne's 2009 single "Prom Queen", which peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. The year prior, she signed with Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, a then-imprint of Birdman's Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records.
Biography Born in Anaheim, Shanell was raised in Atlanta 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.Biography!. Shanell aka SnL Fans!. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
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. 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.Search Results for "Lil Wayne" (27). livenation.com
Most recently, Shanell released a visual for "Boy Stop Playin'" in January 2014, which was included on her June 2013 EP Midnight Mimosas.
Discography
Extended Plays + List of EPs, with year released Title EP details4 Christmas Released: December 18, 2015 Format: digital downloadMixed Emotions Released: November 15, 2020 Format: digital download
Compilation albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications US USR&B USRap We Are Young Money Released: December 21, 2009
Format: CD, digital download 9 3 1 RIAA: Gold Young Money: Rise of an Empire 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 + List of mixtapes, with year released Title Album detailsA Taste of Shanell aka Snl Released: August 13, 2009 Label: Young Money Format: digital downloadShut Up and Listen Released: March 3, 2010 Label: Young Money Format: digital downloadNobody's Bitch Released: September 2012 Label: YMCMB Format: digital downloadMidnight Mimosas Released: June 4, 2013 Label: YMCMB Format: digital downloadNobody's Bitch 2 Released: July 22, 2014 Label: YMCMB Format: digital download88 Keyz Released: January 19, 2016 Label: Young Money Format: digital download
Singles
As lead artist YearTitle Album2011"My Button"Non-album song2012"So Good" (featuring Lil Wayne and Drake)Midnight Mimosas"Last Time" (featuring Busta Rhymes)Nobody's Bitch2014"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
As featured artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions Year Title Peak chart positions AlbumUSUSR&BUS Pop100CAN2009"Prom Queen"(Lil Wayne featuring Shanell) 15 16 22 36Rebirth2010"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 Title Year Other artist(s) Album "My Weezy" 2008 Lil Wayne, Lil Twist, Tyga Dedication 3 "Runnin"2009 Lil 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 GuddaGuddaville "Sacrifice" Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine "Show Me Something New" Jae Millz The Virgo Mixtape: "He Nasty" "Callin' Out"2010 Gudda Gudda Back 2 Guddaville "Tell Me (Remix)" Jae Millz The 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" 2012 Millionaires #YourGirlDoesParty "Motivations" 2013 Quez Black Boe Knows 2 "She Wanna Ride"2014 Cash Out Let's Get It "Check" Gucci Mane The Return Of Mr. Perfect "Admit It" 2015 Lil Wayne Sorry 4 the Wait 2 "Duck" Lil Wayne, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda No Ceilings 2 Shanell released “That’s All I Have” under the artist name “Zipp” on streaming platforms.
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Shanell Artist Information