Shontelle Layne

Infobox musical artist

Name = Shontelle
Img_capt = Sontelle.mpg
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Shontelle Layne
Age = 23
Origin = Saint James, Barbados
Genre = Pop, R&B, reggae
Years_active = 2005-present
Label = SRP/Motown Records
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Shontelle Layne is a Bajan singer/songwriter and rapper from Saint James, Barbados. She is popular in the Caribbean for her hit "Colours", realeased in 2005, which is a collaboration with another Bajan artist, Natahlee. She also wrote Alison Hinds' 2006 hit "Roll It Gal". She appeared in the music video for the re-worked "Roll It" performed by J-Status featuring Rihanna and herself, from 2006.Shontelle was recently signed to Syndicated Rhythm Productions/Universal Motown Records. [ [http://www.nationnews.com/story/310904951872867.php Shontelle on Universal roll] ] The SRP label is run by the duo of Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, the same group that led fellow Rihanna to stardom.

Shontelle was a student at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus in Barbados, and was on her way to becoming a Lawyer before, SRC, the same label known for discovering her friend, Rihanna, saw her talent. Shontelle wrote the song "Roll" for regionally renowned, Alison Hinds. The song had big success in the Caribbean, new York, Miami and Europe. Her lyrical writing helped her to peform with Natahlee ( A Barbadian singer). Their hit song was "Colours" which was a song showing the pride of being Barbadian did so well, that a remix was made to represent the whole West Indies.

After Rihanna, Shontelle is the second singer from Barbados to have a hit song, on a world renowned record label. Another upcoming Barbadian after these two is Livvi Franc, who was recently signed to Jive Records last year.

Discography

Albums

;"Shontelligence"
*Released: 2008 (US - November 2008)
*Peak Positions: TBA
*RIAA certification: TBA
*Sales: TBA
*Label: Motown Records

ingles

Interviews

* [http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/shontelle/ The Shontelle Interview with Jonathan Hay on Dubcnn]