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Shanell
Shanell
Name Shanell Woodgett
Born (1984-11-15) November 15, 1984 (age 39)
Genres R&B, Pop, Hip hop, Rock and roll
Years Active 2007–present
Labels Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic
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Shanell Woodgett, better known mononymously as Shanell or SnL, is a Young Money songstress and friend of Nicki Minaj. They have collaborated on songs several times. She is signed to Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Birdman's Universal Republic Records-distributed Cash Money Records.

She was born in Anaheim, California on November 15, 1984, Shanell was raised in Massachusetts and is the sister of recording artist D. Woods. Her introduction to music was from her father, a solo artist signed to Soul Train creator Don Cornelius’s record label. A classically trained dancer in the disciplines of Jazz, ballet and modern dance, she began her career as a music video dancer for artist like Ciara. Dancing by day, Shanell penned songs by night to production from Atlanta producer and friend Bangladesh, garnering a name for herself as a songwriter.

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 Ne-Yo, Kelis, Danity Kane, Melanie Fiona, and Jennifer Hudson. 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 on the 40 city “I Am Still Music Tour” with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Lloyd and Far East Movement which started in Hartford, CT on July 13, 2011 and ended in Woodlands, TX on September 11, 2011.

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