Shontelle

Barbadian singer-songwriter of 'T-Shirt'

Shontelle - Barbadian singer-songwriter of 'T-Shirt'
Born

October 4th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Barbados

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A Barbadian singer-songwriter, gained prominence in the late 2000s with a blend of pop and R&B music. Achieved notable success with the single 'T-Shirt', which charted in several countries. Released debut album 'Shontelligence' in 2010, which included hits such as 'Licky' and featured prominent collaborations. Contributed to the music industry with compelling lyrical content and vocal performances, earning recognition among contemporaries.

Released the hit single 'T-Shirt'

Debuted album 'Shontelligence'

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