Shontelligence
Shontelligence[1] is the debut album of Bajan R&B singer Shontelle. It was released on November 18, 2008.[2] The album was re-released due to low sales, on March 9, 2009 date. Also Rihanna being Shontelles freind, helped her with the record deal. Shontelle is from the Caribean.
Critical reception
The album has received generally mixed to negative reviews. The New York Times cited comparisons to Rihanna, and notes that after the two singles, the album "quickly goes downhill".[3] In a feature article, The Guardian trashed the album and compared Shontelle to Rihanna, and labeled her a "wannabe hitmaker", citing "the bland lyrics" of "T-Shirt" being comparable to any R&B song. [4] . However, The Guardian's review of the album was much more positive, citing the artist's "thoughtful songwriting and an understated vocal presence," and comparing her to Ne-Yo. [5]
Track listing
- "T-Shirt" — 3:54
- "Battle Cry" — 3:32
- "Superwoman" — 4:19
- "Cold Cold Summer" — 3:44
- "Roll It" — 3:31
- "Life Is Not an Easy Road" — 3:44
- "Focus Pon Me" — 3:06
- "Plastic People" — 3:59
- "I Crave You" — 3:57
- "Ghetto Lullabye" — 3:06
- "Flesh and Bone" — 3:31
- "Blaze It Up" (featuring Collie Buddz) (U.S. Bonus Track) — 3:40
- "Naughty" (featuring Beenie Man) (UK Bonus Track) — 3:22
- "Stuck With Each Other" (featuring Akon) (iTunes Bonus Track/UK Re-release Bonus Track) — 3:15
Bonus track version
- "T-Shirt" — 3:54
- "Stuck With Each Other" (featuring Akon)" — 3:15
- "Battle Cry" — 3:32
- "Superwoman" — 4:19
- "Cold Cold Summer" — 3:44
- "Roll It" — 3:31
- "Life Is Not an Easy Road" — 3:44
- "Focus Pon Me" — 3:06
- "Plastic People" — 3:59
- "Naughty (featuring Beenie Man)" — 3:22
- "Ghetto Lullabye" — 3:06
- "Flesh and Bone" — 3:31
- "Blaze It Up (featuring Collie Buddz)" — 3:40
Charts
Chart | Peak position |
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UK Albums Chart | 147 |
U.S. Billboard 200 | 115 |
References
External links
- ↑ Rap-Up.com// no one on the corner got swagga like us>> blog archive>> Album Cover - Shontellle
- ↑ Amazon.com - Shontelligence: Shontelle: Music
- ↑ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B02E2DC173DF934A25752C1A96E9C8B63
- ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/nov/20/new-band-shontelle
- ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/mar/06/shontelle-shontelligence-album-review