Shanice
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Shanice
Birth name Shanice Lorraine Wilson
Born May 14, 1973 (1973-05-14) (age 37)
Origin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres R&B
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1981–present
Labels A&M (1986–1988)
Motown (1991–1995)
LaFace (1998–1999)
Imajah / PlayTyme (2005–present)
Website http://
Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox (born May 14, 1973), better known as Shanice, is an American singer-songwriter. In 1991, she scored a Top 5 Billboard hit with the single "I Love Your Smile", followed by another Top 5 single "Saving Forever for You" in 1993.
Contents
[hide]
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
* 3 Personal life
* 4 Discography
o 4.1 Albums
o 4.2 U.S. Top 100 singles
* 5 Awards
* 6 References
* 7 External links
[edit] Early life
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wilson relocated to Los Angeles with her mother and aunt who were interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. At the age of eight, she starred in a KFC commercial with jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. In 1984, she appeared as a regular on Kids Incorporated, and performed on Star Search. Shortly after her appearance on Star Search, she was signed to A&M Records.[1][2]
[edit] Career
In 1987, Wilson released her debut album, Discovery, at age 14. The album produced two top ten R&B hits, "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" and "No 1/2 Steppin'".[1][3] Wilson went on to sign a record deal with Motown Records in 1991 and released Inner Child, her first Motown effort later that year. The album included Wilson's hit single "I Love Your Smile", which reached number one in 22 countries, including the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and also reached.[3] The album also featured a cover of Minnie Riperton's 1974 hit "Lovin' You". Wilson's rendition brought attention to her five octave vocal range.[4]
After Inner Child, Wilson continued to record albums, including 21… Ways to Grow in 1994 with producer Rhett Lawrence and L.A session musician and Earth Wind & Fire guitarist Dick Smith. Also 1999's Shanice. While she has not achieved significant commercial success with her later albums, she has contributed various tracks for films including Boomerang and The Meteor Man. Wilson also found success with her top ten hit "Saving Forever For You", from the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack.[3] Shanice also recorded "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Jon Secada, for the original soundtrack of Disney's Pocahontas.
She also sings backup and does studio sessions and can be heard on Toni Braxton's song "Come On Over Here" and "Un-Break My Heart",[5] as well as Usher's "Bedtime". In 2010. she has also lend her vocals for song "Behind the Mask" which can be found on Michael Jackson's posthumous album "Michael".
In addition to singing, Wilson has also appeared on Broadway. In 1997, she was the first African American to the role of Eponine in the musical Les Misérables.[6] She has also lent her voice to the video game The Bouncer.
After a five year hiatus, Wilson released her fifth studio album Every Woman Dreams, on her own label Imajah (named for her two children).[7] The album peaked at #30 on the R&B Albums Chart.[3]
[edit] Personal life
On Valentine's Day in 2000, Wilson married actor Flex Alexander.[8] Together, they have two children, daughter Imani Shekinah Alexander and son Elijah Alexander.[9]
[edit] Discography
Main article: Shanice discography
[edit] Albums
* 1987: Discovery
* 1991: Inner Child
* 1994: 21... Ways to Grow
* 1999: Shanice
* 1999: Ultimate Collection
* 2006: Every Woman Dreams
* 2011: TBA
[edit] U.S. Top 100 singles
* 1987: "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance"
* 1988: "This Time" (with Kiara)
* 1991: "I Love Your Smile"
* 1992: "Silent Prayer"
* 1992: "Saving Forever for You"
* 1993: "It's for You"
* 1999: "When I Close My Eyes"
[edit] Awards
* 1993: Golden Lion Award for Best International Artist
[edit] References
1. ^ a b "Faces to Watch: Shanice Wilson". ew.com. 1992-01-31. http://
2. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Shanice Biography". vh1.com. http://
3. ^ a b c d "Shanice: Singles Chart History". billboard.com. http://
4. ^ Dyson, Michael Eric (1992-03-19). "Shance: Inner Child Album Review". rollingstone.com. http://
5. ^ Hogan, Ed. ""Un-Break My Heart" Song Review". allmusic.com. http://
6. ^ Shanice at the Internet Broadway Database
7. ^ "Shanice Wilson Interview". imissthe80s.com. http://
8. ^ Dougherty, Steve (2003-10-06). "Flex Appeal". People. http://
9. ^ "10 hottest couples". Ebony. 2007-02. http://
U Tube;http://
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Shanice
Birth name Shanice Lorraine Wilson
Born May 14, 1973 (1973-05-14) (age 37)
Origin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres R&B
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1981–present
Labels A&M (1986–1988)
Motown (1991–1995)
LaFace (1998–1999)
Imajah / PlayTyme (2005–present)
Website http://
Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox (born May 14, 1973), better known as Shanice, is an American singer-songwriter. In 1991, she scored a Top 5 Billboard hit with the single "I Love Your Smile", followed by another Top 5 single "Saving Forever for You" in 1993.
Contents
[hide]
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
* 3 Personal life
* 4 Discography
o 4.1 Albums
o 4.2 U.S. Top 100 singles
* 5 Awards
* 6 References
* 7 External links
[edit] Early life
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wilson relocated to Los Angeles with her mother and aunt who were interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. At the age of eight, she starred in a KFC commercial with jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald. In 1984, she appeared as a regular on Kids Incorporated, and performed on Star Search. Shortly after her appearance on Star Search, she was signed to A&M Records.[1][2]
[edit] Career
In 1987, Wilson released her debut album, Discovery, at age 14. The album produced two top ten R&B hits, "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" and "No 1/2 Steppin'".[1][3] Wilson went on to sign a record deal with Motown Records in 1991 and released Inner Child, her first Motown effort later that year. The album included Wilson's hit single "I Love Your Smile", which reached number one in 22 countries, including the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and also reached.[3] The album also featured a cover of Minnie Riperton's 1974 hit "Lovin' You". Wilson's rendition brought attention to her five octave vocal range.[4]
After Inner Child, Wilson continued to record albums, including 21… Ways to Grow in 1994 with producer Rhett Lawrence and L.A session musician and Earth Wind & Fire guitarist Dick Smith. Also 1999's Shanice. While she has not achieved significant commercial success with her later albums, she has contributed various tracks for films including Boomerang and The Meteor Man. Wilson also found success with her top ten hit "Saving Forever For You", from the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack.[3] Shanice also recorded "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Jon Secada, for the original soundtrack of Disney's Pocahontas.
She also sings backup and does studio sessions and can be heard on Toni Braxton's song "Come On Over Here" and "Un-Break My Heart",[5] as well as Usher's "Bedtime". In 2010. she has also lend her vocals for song "Behind the Mask" which can be found on Michael Jackson's posthumous album "Michael".
In addition to singing, Wilson has also appeared on Broadway. In 1997, she was the first African American to the role of Eponine in the musical Les Misérables.[6] She has also lent her voice to the video game The Bouncer.
After a five year hiatus, Wilson released her fifth studio album Every Woman Dreams, on her own label Imajah (named for her two children).[7] The album peaked at #30 on the R&B Albums Chart.[3]
[edit] Personal life
On Valentine's Day in 2000, Wilson married actor Flex Alexander.[8] Together, they have two children, daughter Imani Shekinah Alexander and son Elijah Alexander.[9]
[edit] Discography
Main article: Shanice discography
[edit] Albums
* 1987: Discovery
* 1991: Inner Child
* 1994: 21... Ways to Grow
* 1999: Shanice
* 1999: Ultimate Collection
* 2006: Every Woman Dreams
* 2011: TBA
[edit] U.S. Top 100 singles
* 1987: "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance"
* 1988: "This Time" (with Kiara)
* 1991: "I Love Your Smile"
* 1992: "Silent Prayer"
* 1992: "Saving Forever for You"
* 1993: "It's for You"
* 1999: "When I Close My Eyes"
[edit] Awards
* 1993: Golden Lion Award for Best International Artist
[edit] References
1. ^ a b "Faces to Watch: Shanice Wilson". ew.com. 1992-01-31. http://
2. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Shanice Biography". vh1.com. http://
3. ^ a b c d "Shanice: Singles Chart History". billboard.com. http://
4. ^ Dyson, Michael Eric (1992-03-19). "Shance: Inner Child Album Review". rollingstone.com. http://
5. ^ Hogan, Ed. ""Un-Break My Heart" Song Review". allmusic.com. http://
6. ^ Shanice at the Internet Broadway Database
7. ^ "Shanice Wilson Interview". imissthe80s.com. http://
8. ^ Dougherty, Steve (2003-10-06). "Flex Appeal". People. http://
9. ^ "10 hottest couples". Ebony. 2007-02. http://
U Tube;http://
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