In 2004 to 2005 Shystie spent a lot of her time performing in and out of the country, touring across America, Germany, Brazil, Chile and Argentina, promoting her first album 'Diamond in the dirt' and showcasing her home town, London talents all over appearing on 8 front covers of newspapers/magazines.
During 2005 Chanelle was the first artist in the UK to have her own character named 'Shystie' to be featured in a computer game called 'JUICED' put out by a universal company named 'Acclaim Games' which was released across the world on the playstation 2 and xbox platforms. She also did a track entitled 'Juiced' which was featured on the games soundtrack and her album, which she also shot a video for.
At the end of the year Justin Stennett (Manager) and Shystie came up with an idea for her to front her own Interactive TV Series called 'Dubplate Drama', where She played the leading role of 'Dionne', an aspiring female emcee trying to make it in the music world but often faces a lot of trials and tribulations. And its up to the viewers to put themself in her shoes and decide her fate by texting and choosing either A or B and the option with the most votes gets shown the following week.
The 6 part episode lasted 12 and half minutes each and was shown on Channel 4, E4, MTV, MTV Base, PSP and 3Mobile which was aired on 11th November 2005, showing 17 times a week over a 6 week period and received 3.3million Viewers. When the series finished, MTV and Channel 4 then showed all 6 episodes back to back as a film which showed 20 times over December 2005 to February 2006.
Throughout late 2006 and early 2007 Shystie has been touring all over Europe, Sweden, Stockholm, Denmark, Germany all in means of promoting new cuts off her new album set for release mid 2008.
In February 2007, Shystie started filming for Dubplate Drama 2 where again she played the lead role, 'Dionne 'which runs for half an hour (per episode) and is now a 12 part series instead of its previous 6 part.
It started showing on Channel 4, Channel 4 +1, E4, E4 +1, MTV, MTV Base, Myspace and all mobile phone networks which aired on all platforms from 18th September 2007. The series featured old cast members and new with many cameo appearances from well-known UK artist. The script again was written by Luke Hyams, executive producer Justin Stennett (Shystie's Manager) and Production company, Amateur hour.
'Dubplate Drama' was commissioned for a fourth series filming in early 2009, the series aired over a week on Channel 4 in June 2009, It has not been mentioned whether the show has been recommisioned for a fifth run.
Questions
Shystie Lyrics
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[HOST]
Hello welcome to the Nathan never show
Tonight we got many guess and exclusive videos
But first, we'd loved to get this woman between my sheets
Yeah you guessed it we got shystie in a hot seat
All these kids running around idolising you
From graffiti on trains too kids tattooing your name
What's next for heavens sake a shystie video game
Just kidding you're on the path to ultimate fame
Now can you explain how you got in involved this game?
[SHYSTIE]
First of all you need to watch your mouth and mind how you chat
Cause you're getting excited and best you relaxed
Bro, you got me confused like some closet Homo
But further more well discuss that shit after the show
Any way I made my name on this scene as a teen
And these broad page, pages that you seen that's just me
Because my PR you no ruth down there and sainted
She's blown me up now I ain't nothing to play with
[HOST]
Shy as you said this scene like male dominated
I mean you no some women get frustrated
It's hard to keep focus and self motivated
Results to women doing tings x rated
I'm mean you just got to keep control
I no a few stars that sold their soul
Even servicing there services on road
I mean shy I no you ain't no hoe
[SHYSTIE]
Listen yeah those question I ignore em 'cause I've got decorum
So I leave it to the girls who like whoring while I'm touring
Further more that question rude do you perceive me as some sket
Do I look like a girl that's who sleeps around to build a rep?
[CHORUS]
Question after question being asked
I don't know how long my patience's gona last
I am who I am so let me be who I be
I just want to spit man I don't need this grief
Question after question being asked
I don't know how long my patient going last
I am who I am so let me be who I be
I just want to spit man I don't need this grief
[VERSE TWO]
[HOST]
I mean you got Will smith and jada Beck's and posh,
J-low and Ben aflet, 50 and vivica fox
Lauren and her Rasta king eminem and Kim
It's a endless celebrity lists, I don't know were to begin
ooh year not to for get jay z and beyonce
And there's rumours going round that you have a fiance
[SHYSTIE]
Listen yeah your talking like you no me you don't know me
Me and you ain't no friend's blood you're to nosey
All your question after question man its all bullshit
And I ain't going to fuel your fire towards it cha
Who I sleep with in between my sheets I keep discreet
I don't need my business talk about on the street
[HOST]
Look, I'm a strapping lad a masculine chap
I mean I play croquet but I can learn how to rap
Only last two minutes but believe I'm good in the sack
Sometimes I last a little longer but my woody clasped
I'm begging you please my marriage is like turned in to rubbles
Baby me and you could be the next celebrity couples
[SHYSTIE]
I can't stand when these interviewers don't pay attention
And not to mention you look like you're on a pension
You look like that ronald MC Donald and MC hammer
And by your heavy breathing I can tell you got no Stamina
You came on stage with your bow legged walk
Grey hairs on your head and that slur in your talk
From the start of your show I didn't take you serious
I don't even like you point blank and period
[CHORUS]
[REPEATED]
[HOST]
Its time for the audience to participate in the fun
Throwing question at you like a cricket ball that's been swung
It could be negative criticism that slips off the tongue
If I were you I would not be bother by none of these bums
Ok you first 'me ' no the guy with the thong in his head
You air head chop, chop time is ticking ahead
[AUDIENCE MEMBER 1]
Ok hi em hello my name is Bernard yeah
I'm feeling very nervous sorry let me start again em hello
No hi good bye ergh..
[AUDIENCE MEMBER 2]
Yeah I love your stuff; yeah it's rugged and ruff
I'm in to hip hop me, I'm in to will smith and puff
It must have been tuff, brought up in the ghetto and that
You must have had to sell crack to put clothes your back
Look don't stereo type me because I'm from the ghetto
I ain't buss no guns or drive by's so just settle
Shit what the fuck, what do you wana hear me say
Ok I'm armoured with live grenades and ak's
[AUDIENCE MEMBER 3]
I thing your so articulate
Your lyrical content is magnificent
Such emotion such conviction
Such intimacy, such addiction
[SHYSTIE]
Thanks to everybody that supporting me out here
Listen yea My album is dropping out of the end of the year
So, when it comes out go down to the stores and cop it
'cause you play a part of putting figures in Shy's pocket
[HOST]
That's enough of this fraf forgive me shy for all of this crap
It a commercial break soon, but I got one thing to add
I mean hmm, what's your actual chances of making it
This could be tumbling career that lasts one minute
Can you progress through this race to the very finish?
I mean all your competition can you handle it?
[SHYSTIE]
Competition you're joking mate that means I feel threaten
And there not no artist in this game that's got shy sweating
Na, I take the piss I tell it how it is right now
And 'cause I'm real, you see your fans, I'm here to take them right now
Ha Ha simple you feel me doe
From head to toe, my whole style and flows original
And I don't like them fizzy pop emcees yeah I said it
You're all shit I'll waste you like a ten-pound credit.. What!
[AUDIENCE]
Go shystie Go shystie Go shystie Go shystie
[SHYSTIE]
Other than that, I'm down too earth a star from the birth
More than worth you to spending your album money to hear my verses
I say what people think but are to scared to say
I'm that wild renegade and I been let out to play
[CHORUS]
[REPEAT]
The lyrics to Shystie's song "Questions" feature a conversation between the host of a talk show and the rapper. The host asks Shystie about her involvement in the music industry and the challenges she faces as a female artist in a male-dominated field. The lyrics also touch upon invasive questions about her personal life, such as her relationship status and sexual exploits. Shystie confidently shuts down these inquiries and stays true to herself, even in the face of societal pressure.
Overall, the song highlights the struggles that women in the music industry face, from the constant scrutiny of their personal lives to the distortion of their art for commercial gain. Shystie's bold and unapologetic stance is a powerful message for women to stay true to themselves and resist the pressure to conform to society's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello welcome to the Nathan never show
Opening line of the show introducing Shystie as a guest on the show.
All these kids running around idolising you
The host expresses concern about the younger generation idolizing Shystie's music and image.
From graffiti on trains too kids tattooing your name
Host mentions graffiti and tattoos as examples of how fans are showing their love for Shystie.
Just kidding you're on the path to ultimate fame
The host makes a joke about Shystie becoming a video game and then assures her that she is on the path to ultimate fame.
First of all you need to watch your mouth and mind how you chat
Shystie responds to the host's comments and tells him to watch his mouth and tone.
Bro, you got me confused like some closet Homo
Shystie is confused by the host's behavior and suggests that he might be gay.
Any way I made my name on this scene as a teen
Shystie talks about her early start in the music scene as a teenager.
Because my PR you no ruth down there and sainted
Shystie talks about her PR being ruthless and helping her become successful.
Results to women doing tings x rated
Shystie talks about the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and how some women resort to explicit content to gain attention.
Listen yeah those question I ignore em 'cause I've got decorum
Shystie wants to avoid answering certain questions and maintain her dignity.
Its time for the audience to participate in the fun
The host introduces the audience participation segment.
Can you progress through this race to the very finish?
An audience member asks about Shystie's ability to sustain her career in a competitive industry.
Competition you're joking mate that means I feel threaten
Shystie confidently dismisses the idea of competition and sees herself as a threat to others.
I don't like them fizzy pop emcees yeah I said it
Shystie expresses dislike for mainstream commercial music.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL ANDREW HARRISON, JON COHEN, PAUL STENNETT, CHANELLE ANGELIQUE CALICA, ARTHUR JAMES GORDAN SMITH
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