Shanelle, The Holy Spirit, a Notebook, and a really good pencil. Working together, Shanelle's art is formed...
Live at The 5 Spot, Brooklyn, NY
Influences
GOD first and foremost, Lauryn Hill, The Clark Sisters, Jill Scott, Faith Evans, Maya Angelou, Sonia Sanchez, Ntozake Shange, Paul Coelho, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, my mother, RIP, Mo Browne, Amir Sulaiman, and many other artists who have helped inspire me...
"A musician must make music, the artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be."-- Abraham Maslow
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"Vanity (Poem on Lupus)" (Spring 2008)
Shanelle Gabriel has been labeled a virtuosa, and she definitely validates that statement as a soulful singer, a gifted writer, astounding actress, and advocate for Lupus awareness. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she has displayed her skills at colleges and venues across the country. She both opened and featured on the 6th season premier of HBO's Def Poetry Jam along with Jill Scott and DMX. She recorded a nationally televised promo for the 2007 NFL Draft. Shanelle shared the stage with Nas for his 2008 album release concert for "The N Word," and featured in Q-Tip's video for "ManWomanBoogie." She also performed and worked with artists such as Les Nubians, Redman, Erick Sermon, and with comedians such as Rob Stapleton and Michael Blackson. She was a member of the 2006 Nuyorican Poets Cafe National Slam Team and a competitor in the 2007 Individual World Poetry Slam Competition in Vancouver, Canada.
Shanelle got her early start showcasing her talents in church. As she grew as an artist, she had lead roles in productions of The Vagina Monologues and Macbeth. At the Utica College Auditorium she performed as both a singer and actress while earning her B.A. in Communication Arts. She was a Def Jam College promoter and a leading radio personality on WPNR 90.7 FM.
In the summer of 2004, Shanelle was diagnosed with SLE Lupus. Yet she decided that her health would not be something that would limit her success. Using that as her fuel, she decided that she would pursue her dream of being a performing artist as well as encourage others who have obstacles in their path to do the same. She states, "My battle with Lupus has been tedious, but God has a plan. That plan does not include giving up on life. I want to be a testimony to others that no matter what, faith and determination can accomplish any goal."
Shanelle presently tours the US and abroad, facilitates creative writing workshops throughout New York City and promotes Lupus awareness. Her amazing debut album, "Start Something" fuses Shanelle's skill at spoken word poetry with her soulful, sultry singing. Using her upbeat pop, old school hip-hop, and inspirational soul sound, Shanelle's vibrant personality shines through each word and melody she shares.
Shanelle Gabriel is available for performances, workshops, and other engagements. For information on booking, please email shanellegabriel@gmail.com.
"I Feel Like Going On" (Summer 2007)
Romantic Inception Reincarnation "A man loves the same one woman all his life, even if she takes the form of different women. But, ultimately from day one, a man loves the same woman all his life, and she is him"---- jAy aLexander!
Yo thanks for the accept... hows things then, you had a good day so far?
My album, 'The Enigma' will be dropping digitally end of 2009, and is set to feature the best of UK & US rappers, as well as top notch production & REAL Hip Hop...
Check the page out for beats (available to purchase) and my tracks..
Always up for collaborations with ANY good talent.. get at me if you're interested
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you are a blessing to everyone you come in contact with your words touched my heart, bringing tears to my eyes, inispirtaion just a meaningless word compared to your spirit God has truly blessed you in such a special way. I am envious and i will be happy the God blesses with half the talent and infulential ways you have
Hey Shanelle, I've been good!! God has blessed me with so much.. I could never find myself complain'. Congrats on all of ur success... I guess everyone knew since Tele days we would soon be buyin concert tickets to see you... Your voice is amazing!!! = ] Stay sweet and humble!!! Love ya.
