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Get the music industry prepared for Ms. Keisha Shontelle's entrance into a world of the greats and legends. The North Carolina native represents famously just as her predecessors have done - such as the distinguished sounds of Fantasia, the groundbreaking R&B group, Jodeci, and one of hip hop's most recent and toughest mc's, Jay Cole. Her soft, sultry, and angelic vocals of R&B, pop, and the effortless flow of her quick-wit lyrics of true rooted hip-hop, leaves listeners wanting more. Keisha has built a buzz and reputation for delivering infectious hooks and attention demanding songs over the 10 year span of her career. She has earned a mass respect for her help in cowriting for artists such as Buckshot and Idris Elba. She has appeared on numerous major and underground records along with working with Grammy Award Winner, 9th Wonder. Loyal followers have been supporting the long journey of her self-written hits and diverse performances filled with chic surprises. They've helped to spread the word about one of her current singles "Loss 4 Words" from the "Sho-N-Telle" (pronounced Show & Tell) album. The soulful sound reached nearly 11,000 You Tube views within only three days. With the single's You Tube hits still climbing, it gained recognition from out-of-state DJ's and producers to more of respected mainstream artists. It reached the attention of the president of Headbanger Music Group, Jay Reid. After having a conference call with Manager Anthony “AB� Barnes and Mr. Reid, she began collaborating with his team tagged with rappers like Omillio Sparks (also known for his roles with "State Property" and the movie "Streets"), Tommy Brown, and Tiffany Tucker. This new role boosted and broadened her audience giving more of the world a chance to hear the X factor that caught Reid's ear. Now in demand, she has grown beyond her local stardom. Ms. Shontelle has grown comfortable with her "sassy street with a lining of classy" style and leaves room for new ideas to show the world who she is. She is a breath of fresh air in the rhetoric of today's music. A new sound, a new vibe, and a new reason to let all the tracks play without skipping a beat.

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