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ChelleShok

I'm free to be what I want

About Me

About Chelle I got my start while partying wildly with my cousin in clubs across London such as Opera House, Mud Club, Limelight, Africa Centre (Soul II Soul), and the notorious, Wag Club. It was at The Wag Club where Wunmi (lead Soul II Soul dancer) spotted me, and took me under her wing to perform at fashion exhibitions. Later, I was selected to be a Sister Under the Sun dancer with PM Dawn, during their European tour promoting their Billboard smash hit single, Set A Drift of Memory Bliss. I later moved onto performing with many Hip-Hop and R&B artists across England. Through personal friends, fashion designer Donovan Pascal (Religion) and Mark Herman, I modelled their clothing at clubs such as Hanover Grand and Ministry of Sound. (You can see me wearing Religion clothing in my photo gallery). Through dancing, I grew to love the stage and being around such diverse artist unleashed my talent in singing and song writing.I kind of fell into song writing, and during the mid-90s moved to New York for 6 months to work on a demo with producer Mark Unthank (Crystal Waters, Black Girl, and Reese), and also worked with Done and Soliheen. Mark Unthank and I worked on three songs together where the track Borrowed Times stood out. Within a few months, my demo ended up in the hands of Tupac Shakur, who three days later, flew me out to Los Angeles to be signed to his Makeveli label. He was drawn ironically to my song Borrowed Times. Tragically, six months later he was murdered.Devastating as it was, I continued my pursuit in music for a few years after his death, with a few offers from UK producers. However, nothing really materialised, for whatever reasons. You could somewhat call those years, as my years on hiatus to pursue other personal goals--I had my son and completed my Bachelors of Arts in Arts Management. Check out (www.breakinconvention.com) If you've never been to Breakin Convention, you have to check it out this year. May 5-7 Sadlers Wells London.Its now time for me to do one of the things I was born to do. This is all exciting to start over again. Its going to be a wonderful ride; looking forward to you joining me on this journey.Love Chelle

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/22/2006
Band Members: Chelle
Influences: would say my style is alternative. Im influenced by so many genres and combine an acoustic, folk, soulful style to my music. As far as artist goes I like, Prince, Prince, Prince (Oh yea I'm a fan) Any genre from the 70s/80s/90s, Marvin Gaye, Millie Jackson, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Blondie, Cranberries, Bjork, Massive Attack, Durran Durran, Done, Omar (Too much to mention). Classic Reggae & Lovers Rock, (Jamaican Heritage) Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, Gregory Issacs. Rap, Talib Kweli, Common, Camp Lo, Mos def, de la soul, Ty and 2Pac. (As I said before there is just too many to mention). Some people that are doing it for me now, Jill Scott, Nerd, Kelis, Reese, anyone who dares to be different.
Sounds Like: MeGet Your Own! | View SlideshowTHE SURGERY
Friday 7 March 2008, 8pm
Interchange Studios, Hampstead Town Hall. Tube: Belsize Park

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My Blog

Breakin' Convention 2007 is over

Yes I haven't been paying much attention to my myspace page for a while. As I had been busy, busy , busy with all things BC07 and tour. But yes I will be updating my page soon, with new trac...
Posted by ChelleShok on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:24:00 PST

This is too funny, look at my baby face (PM DAWN)

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Posted by ChelleShok on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:46:00 PST

Realitie's- Book launch -Sunday 4th March

ALL ABOUT US invites you to the Book Launch of Harsh Realities written by UK Unsigned Poet Champ 2006 - Realities aka Joesphine. Hosted by Ria Ms Mini extracts from Realities dramatised by Alim, FLOe...
Posted by ChelleShok on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:34:00 PST

Something about Chelleshok

I know I should write something about myself, as I know your waiting. If you listen real close, even closer. I'll spill the beans soon. Ha ha. I  write real soon, I promise. Love Chelle  ...
Posted by ChelleShok on Tue, 30 May 2006 02:50:00 PST