Shana S Simpson,known simply as 'shana s',hails from the beautiful parish of Portland,Jamaica.As the eldest of 11 children,she was born a leader.
she always had an interest in music and began d-jaying when she was 12 years old,during break periods in high school.despite her early start,Shana S didn't become serious about her music until she was 17 years old.however,struggles to find a manager to generate intrest in her talent would force her to put off her dreams of a music career for another 5 years.In 1999,Shana migrated to the US where she later met manager 'Wayne Walker' who saw her potential as a singer and
encouraged her to start writing and talking music lessons.
Shana S's first public performance was a heartbreaking tribute to her
grandmother in February of 2003.Following her grandmother's death,Shana S
was determined more than ever to make a name for herself in the music industry....................................................
.......................................................... (words form one of Shana S's songs) lets you know what she's about.......................................................
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RS) "Shana S stand fi all di hard woking ladies who want to reach some where and pan dem dreams dem nah give up mi do alot a struggle,man yuh think a little tings some time I had to cry,mi never like di living but chew mi have a son mi keep on hustling sit dung pan di work and keep on bustling fi mek sure that mi son a get a luxurious living and when di work done now, mi keep smilng................................."she met up with 'Rickey Myrie' (producer from New York city) who produced her first single "nuh back dung" on the top speed' rythum.
Since then Shana S' has worked with Miami's Danger Zone Entertainment as well as a number of other producers and sounds. her songs have received airplay at clubs in England,Jamaica and the U.S Additionally,her voice has been heard on many radio station's in south florida, Shana as performed at stage shows in FT lauderdale and at a variety of different clubs in Miami,Palm Beach,and FT lauderdale.
She is a testament to young women who have a passion for music. she is a 'go getter and is ready to show the world what she as to offer through reggae music.
She writes music that speaks to the true Jamaican experience and struggles of being a female artist in a man's world. She is definitely one of the new artist to watch!
