A new kind of female urban/pop rock artist has emerged on the scene – the k… Read Full Bio ↴A new kind of female urban/pop rock artist has emerged on the scene – the kind who has the ability to create her own lane musically and visually, push the envelope with lyrics and sounds, and leave you wanting more! Introducing SHANELL of Young Money Entertainment/Universal Motown, a multi-talented singer, songwriter, performer and creative visionary who is ready to set a new era in motion for female urban/pop rock. Preceded by the continued success and musical evolution of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning artist and label mate Lil Wayne, SHANELL is the female answer to the mash-ups of fun-loving rock n’ roll drums and guitar with hard-hitting hip-hop beats and a touch of sultry R&B melodies. Her forthcoming self-written debut album includes collaborations with cutting edge, hit producers like Bangladesh, Catalyst, Soundz, and Willy Will and combines an innocent 80’s inspired vibe with often provocative lyrics.

For SHANELL the integrity of music comes first and foremost, but then just as critical is the live performance and visual imagery. As a songwriter, SHANELL developed a distinctive voice and unique sound, landing placements with a diverse array of artists including Kelis (Jive), Danity Kane (Bad Boy/Atlantic), and most recently Lil Wayne’s first single “Prom Queen” off risk-taking rock album “Rebirth” (Young Money/Cash Money/Universal). This landmark record broke ground for both Lil Wayne and SHANELL to experiment with genres and content while telling a story that keeps fans old and new mesmerized, waiting to see where they will go next. The controversial and unexpected urban/rock record hit #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and paves the way for a new sound breaking out of the traditionally urban genre. Making a cameo in the video for “Prom Queen,” SHANELL rocks out in the band with Korn, and has gone on to perform this hit record alongside Wayne on stage and on television including popular talk show “The View” and MTV Spring Break. SHANELL was also featured on mixtape record “My Weezy” from Lil Wayne’s Dedication 3, “Lights, Camera, Action” from the special edition multi-platinum album The Carter III as well as several tracks on underground mixtape “The Girls Club Vol. 1” with D.Woods, Mika Means, Mya, Kelis, Chrisette Michele and others.

With the music as her driving force, the live performance and visual imagery is just as critical. From costume design to choreography to the edgy hair, makeup and nose ring-with-a-chain that she rocks with style, SHANELL creates a unique artistic vision and magic that she exudes each time she appears on stage. Coming off a 52-city US run performing alongside Lil Wayne on his headlining “I Am Music Tour,” SHANELL brought her signature flavor to hits and fan favorites like “Lollipop,” “Misunderstood,” and of course “Prom Queen.” However, SHANELL is already a seasoned performer, having grown up a trained dancer in modern, ballet, African, hip hop and theatre. She has carefully crafted her performance the old-fashioned way, one show at a time – from small intimate clubs to sold-out stadiums.

SHANELL attended well known performing arts school, Tri-Cites High School with alumns like Outkast and producer Bangladesh, and from a young age pursued her destiny of the performing arts and entertainment as a young triple threat. Throughout the rise in her career SHANELL has had the opportunity to work closely with Usher, Ne-Yo, Beyonce, Lloyd, Keri Hilson, and many other top musical artists and producers and appeared in the box office hit movie “Be Cool” starring John Travolta and Uma Thurman. She gathers inspiration from the versatility of Madonna, the edginess Cyndi Lauper, the sultry sexiness of Vanity, and the fun experimentation of Missy Elliott and TLC.

Next up, SHANELL will be featured on the upcoming Young Money compilation album with Drake, Nikki Minaj, Gudda Gutta, Mack Maine, Jae Millz, and the whole YM crew to drop in Summer 2009 and also rejoining Lil Wayne on tour both in the US and overseas to debut her solo material. Currently in the studio recording for her album, SHANELL has been asked to collaborate with world renowned European electronica DJ David Guetta and has already been tagged by MTV News, Rolling Stone, VIBE and many online media outlets as an intriguing young artist to watch. Stay tuned as the mystery unfolds...

Last Time
Shanell Lyrics

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[Shanell]
Touch me right there, like you miss me already
See I’m a make you wish you never did what you did to me
And when I leave you there I’m a make you beg, beg for me
See I’m a write my name all over your sheets yeah
I’m a make it good, for the last time
I’m a make it good, for the last time
I’m a make it feel just as good for him as I did for you

I’m a make it feel good, for the last time oh
Should of got it when you had it, when the? Was good
He gon like the way, way I feel on top
And I’m a make him say the same things that I heard you say to me
So let me practice babe tonight, before I, before I go give it away
I’m a make it good, for the last time
I’m a make it good, for the last time
I’m a make it feel just as good for him as I did for you
I’m a make it feel good, for the last time oh
Should of got it when you had it, when the? Was good

[Busta Rhymes]
Oh that’s how you really feel
You gon let him lick the pussy how like I lick it (oh man what the fuck) Spread it open like? So he can stick it
Come here let me put my face so far in it I could probably see your lung
Soon as I’m coming up for air I’m a kiss you on your mouth so you can taste your salt on my tongue
Taste good right, I feel the way I make your body shiver, I don’t care what you say it’s the last time, oh never mind that I’ll make you reconsider
Ok babe let me adjust you a little, now you laying on your stomach, nibble on your neck, tickle on your pearl with my finger put that arch on your back how I love it
Breathe, a little heavier for me, as we get in to it, ?
I’m a give it to you like nobody ever did, play with it, make it swim a little bigger
I ain’t gonna stop you if you really wanna leave
But make sure I don’t see you with that other nigga
I’m a make it good, for the last time
I’m a make it good, for the last time
I’m a make it feel just as good as for him as I did for you

I’m a make it feel good, for the last time oh
Should of got it when you had it, when the? Was good

Overall Meaning

In the song "Last Time" by Shanell, the artist expresses her intention of taking revenge on her ex-lover by ensuring that he never forgets the pleasure she brought him. She tells him that she's going to make him miss her so much that he wishes he never did what he did to her. Shanell sings that she'll make him beg for her and that she'll write her name all over his sheets. She says that she's going to make her last time with him good, and that she'll make it feel just as good for her new lover as it felt for him.

Rapper Busta Rhymes features on the second verse of the song and adds his own flavor to the lyrical content. He talks about how he's going to make her feel even better and describes the things he'll do to her. He says that he'll make her reconsider leaving him and that he'll make her feel things that nobody else ever could. Overall, the song is about the power of good sex and how it can be used as a tool for revenge.

Line by Line Meaning

Touch me right there, like you miss me already
She wants the person to touch her in a way that shows they have been longing for her

See I’m a make you wish you never did what you did to me
She will make the person regret their actions and wish they hadn't hurt her

And when I leave you there I’m a make you beg, beg for me
She plans to leave the person wanting more and begging for her to return

See I’m a write my name all over your sheets yeah
She plans to leave a physical reminder of herself on the person's bedding

I’m a make it good, for the last time
She plans to give her best performance during this final encounter

I’m a make it feel just as good for him as I did for you
She plans to make the next person feel the same level of pleasure that she gave to the previous person

Oh that’s how you really feel
Busta Rhymes is surprised by Shanell's plan

Should of got it when you had it, when the? Was good
Busta Rhymes says that the person should have appreciated what they had while it was available

Come here let me put my face so far in it I could probably see your lung
Busta Rhymes plans on being very intimate during this encounter

I’m a give it to you like nobody ever did, play with it, make it swim a little bigger
Busta Rhymes plans on giving a unique experience and making Shanell feel good

But make sure I don’t see you with that other nigga
Busta Rhymes doesn't want to see Shanell with another person

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