Shanell

Shanell in 2011

Background information
Birth name| Shanell Lynn Woodgett
Also known as|

* SnL
* Zipp

Born|  (1980-11-15) November 15, 1980 (age 44)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Origin| Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres|

* Hip hop
* R&B

Occupation| Singer-songwriter
Instrument| Vocals
Years active| 2007–present
Labels|

* Young Money
* Cash Money
* Republic

Website| www.iamshanell.com

Musical artist

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

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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.[1]

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.[1] 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.[2]

Most recently, Shanell released a visual for "Boy Stop Playin'" in January 2014, which was included on her June 2013 EP Midnight Mimosas.[3]

## Discography

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### Extended Plays

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List of EPs, with year released  Title  | EP details

|

4 Christmas |

* Released: December 18, 2015
* Format: digital download

Mixed Emotions |

* Released: November 15, 2020
* Format: digital download

### Compilation albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions  Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications

|
|
|

[4] | US
R&B
[5] | US
Rap
[6]
We Are Young Money |

* Released: December 21, 2009
* Label: Young Money, Cash Money
* Format: CD, digital download

| 9 | 3 | 1  |

* RIAA: Gold[7]

Young Money: Rise of an Empire[8] |

* Released: March 11, 2014 (US)[8]
* 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

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List of mixtapes, with year released  Title  | Album details

|

A Taste of Shanell aka Snl |

* Released: August 13, 2009
* Label: Young Money
* Format: digital download

Shut Up and Listen |

* Released: March 3, 2010
* Label: Young Money
* Format: digital download

Nobody's Bitch |

* Released: September 2012
* Label: YMCMB
* Format: digital download

Midnight Mimosas[9] |

* Released: June 4, 2013
* Label: YMCMB
* Format: digital download

Nobody's Bitch 2 |

* Released: July 22, 2014
* Label: YMCMB
* Format: digital download

88 Keyz |

* Released: January 19, 2016
* Label: Young Money
* Format: digital download

### Singles

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#### As lead artist

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Year  | Title  | Album

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|

2011  | "My Button"  | Non-album song
2012  | "So Good" (featuring Lil Wayne and Drake) | Midnight Mimosas
"Last Time" (featuring Busta Rhymes) | Nobody's Bitch
2014  | "Catch Me at the Light" (featuring Yo Gotti) | Young Money: Rise of an Empire
"Hittin Like" (featuring Chanel West Coast)
2015  | I Can Be Your Stripper"  | TBA

#### As featured artist

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List of singles, with selected chart positions  Year  | Title  | Peak chart positions  | Album

|
|
|

US | US
R&B | US Pop
100 | CAN
2009  | "Prom Queen"
(Lil Wayne featuring Shanell) | 15  | 16  | 22  | 36  | Rebirth
2010  | "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

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Other artist(s)  | Album

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|
|

"My Weezy"  | 2008  | Lil Wayne, Lil Twist, Tyga | Dedication 3
"Runnin"  | 2009  | Lil Wayne  | Rebirth
"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 Gudda | Guddaville
"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

On “That’s All I Have” she is under the, seemingly one-off, name “Zipp” on streaming platforms.

## References

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1. ^ a b Biography!. Shanell aka SnL Fans!. Retrieved 17 August 2011. Archived June 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
2. ^ Search Results for "Lil Wayne" (27). livenation.com
3. ^ "Shanell". Hotnewhiphop.com. February 18, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
4. ^ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
5. ^ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
6. ^ "Tyga Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
7. ^ "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – March 05, 2013". RIAA. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
8. ^ a b "Young Money Readies 'Rise of an Empire' Compilation for March". Rap-up.com. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
9. ^ "Rap-Up.com || New Music: Shanell – 'Catch Me at the Light' + 'Dedicated'". www.rap-up.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2022.

## External links

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* Official website
* Shanell Artist Information

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Young Money Entertainment

Key people|

* Lil Wayne (Founder)
* Mack Maine (President)

Compilations|

* We Are Young Money
* Rich Gang (with Rich Gang)
* Young Money: Rise of an Empire

Singles|

* "Every Girl"
* "BedRock"
* "Steady Mobbin"
* "Roger That"
* "Tapout"
* "We Alright"
* "Trophies"
* "Lookin Ass"

Related articles|

* Cash Money Records
* Republic Records
* Sqad Up

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Cash Money Records

Discography

Founders|

* Bryan "Birdman" Williams
* Ronald "Slim" Williams

Compilations|

* Rich Gang

Singles|

* "Tapout"
* "Lifestyle"

Subsidiaries|

* Young Money Entertainment

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* MusicBrainz

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