Shontelle "T-Shirt" [Ray Roc/Josh Harris/Mike Rizz

[Deuce]

Subject: Shontelle "T-Shirt" [Ray Roc / Josh Harris / Mike Rizzo / Albert Castillo / Klubjumpers / Tonal Mixes]

"T-Shirt" is Shontelle Layne's second US single (after 2007's "Roll"). It's taken from her US debut album "Shontelligence". Just like Rihanna, Shontelle is from Barbados and signed to Syndicated Rhythm Productions (SRP) via Motown Records. SRP is the label run by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. Both Carl and Evan were in the pop/R&B sextet R(h)ythm Syndicate (remember "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." and "Hey Donna"?).

The original version of this song is LAMER than LAME. Your usual by-the-numbers R&B/hip hop cr@p. But the song really really shines in remixed form.

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Shontelle
"T-Shirt"
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Until Rihanna washed up on our shores, the success of singers from Barbados has been spotty. Where are you Rupee? But now, Rebel-One Management (the same folks who back Rihanna) are are hoping to duplicate their success with a new Bajan good girl by the name of Shontelle.

After writing the crossover hit “Roll” for soca singer Alison Hinds, 23-year-old Shontelle Layne signed a solo deal with SRC/Universal. Her forthcoming album, “Shontelligence” is expected to hit shelves this year, led by her cutesy ladies-anthem ”T-Shirt.” This week, one of her inspirational tracks “Battle Cry” appeared on “Yes We Can: Voices Of A Grassroots Movement”, a compilation album for the Democratic National Convention.


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Shontelle "T-Shirt" [SRP / Motown Records US] US Promo Digital Maxi Single

1. Josh Harris Club Mix
2. Mike Rizzo Radio Mix
3. Josh Harris Radio Mix
4. Ray Roc Club Mix
5. Albert Castillo Club Mix
6. Ray Roc Radio Mix
7. Albert Castillo Radio Mix
8. Klubjumpers Extended Mix
9. Josh Harris Dub
10. Tonal Radio Mix
11. Ray Roc Dub

I really love the remixes of this song, I highly recommend them. New York's Pulse 87 is heavily playing the remixes. You can listen to Pulse 87 at: www.pulse87.com/.

You can watch the music video here:
urbnmix.net/shontelle-t-shirt-video-17637.html
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[frank]

Woah, can't wait to hear these. I like the original though. :)

[Chelsea Press 2]

I heard the Klubjumpers mix of this the other day. I really liked the chill, yet energetic production. I think Shontelle's vocals sounded pretty good in the remix.

I heard the original version today when I saw the music video on CMC. It took me a moment to realize what I was listening to. The original is kinda nice, but it felt way too similar to Jordin Sparks' "Tattoo". Especially in the production and in the melody.

[Fool_4_Music]

I quite enjoy Mike Rizzo's remix.

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Great remixes... Love the 'house-sy' feel of the track. Highly recommended.

[Chelsea Press 2]

There are some more mixes by Jamie J. Sanchez.

Pretty good stuff. Not overly tribal like some of his other work. Just enough. Very melodic.

[moranfan]

this song never took off though did it? i actually remember hearing it for the first time on the radio on my way back from the airport after gay disney and that was the first week of june..........

[Chelsea Press 2]

Dec 9, 2008 3:26:06 GMT -5 @moranfan said:

this song never took of though did it?

It sort of took off. It did manage to go top 20 on CHR/Pop a week or two ago. It managed to go top 40 on the Hot 100.

[Fool_4_Music]

Haha. It's a fun song though...kind of generic but still fun.

[Deuce]

The problem with the song (and its mixes) is that it got old and boring FAST!

As the HUD lady (from The PJs) would say... NEXT!