Rising Stars: Meet Shaunice Cherelle

Today we’d like to introduce you to Shaunice Cherelle.

Hi Shaunice, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started singing at a very early age, once my family discovered that I had the gift at about 3 years old. Since then, I have done talent shows, competitions, pop-ups, and so on, until the age of 18. After college, I fully committed to music and dove into my music career in 2017 where I wrote my first EP album- that will actually be released this year, 7 years later. It was not easy.

The journey has taught me so much and I’ve grown tremendously. As I remain independent, I do a lot of networking, traveling, planning, etc., to push myself out there. I’ve always known that music was my destiny… it’s really something you just know. So, I make sure to continue creating and building my brand.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Not at all. Repeated failures. Actually more failures than wins. Lost lots of money, time, and people on the way. Literally, 0/10, would not recommend lol. But honestly, when you’re going after your dreams, this is what has to be a part of it. “The pain you are feeling now does not compare to the joy that is coming”- Romans 8:18. It’s the journey and not so much the destination.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am an R&B/Soul singer. I have an admiration for classics, with my biggest music inspiration being Anita Baker following behind Sade, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Sarah Vaughan, and Nat King Cole. Channeling my alter ego, I like to switch up my pen game and tap into rap. ​ Somewhat like a unicorn, majestic and mysterious, I have the luxury of not having to boast, but allow my rareness and creativity to speak for itself.

What are your plans for the future?
Accomplishing everything I set out to!…. In Jesus’ name.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/shaunicecherelle
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/shaunicecherelle
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@shaunicecherelle
• SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/BiNGRgRJGixe3KfW7

Image Credits
Carlos Stephenson and Patrick Lamar