MMIM: Can you tell our readers why you picked the title “No Gravity” for your second album and what we can expect to hear on this project in terms of special appearances and music/lyric direction?

Shontelle: I chose “No Gravity” because it’s a new mantra I’ve adopted. Not even the sky is the limit. There IS none. I can and will go wherever I want to, whenever I want to. No barriers. It’s also the title of a one of the tracks I wrote on the album. Musically I have evolved. I was exposed to so much different types of music and many different cultures as I toured the world. You will hear much of that influence in my new music. Lyrically and vocally I have matured and improved. I can’t say too much about the features but in studio I worked with alot of hot people including, Bruno Mars, Mr. Hudson, The Jackie Boyz, The Aristotracks, Jimmy Harry, Tony Kanal (No Doubt) and Rock City just to name a few.

MMIM: Your latest single “Impossible” has been receiving rave reviews. What was the inspiration behind this song?

Shontelle: Thank you. I just wanted to put a song out that people can relate to. I miss hearing ballads on the radio. All I hear is dance, dance and more dance. All the rest is hip-hop. I love all that stuff too and it’s all on my album but I feel we’ve gotten so “hard” and no-one just “listens” anymore. I just wanted to have minimal music & production and make it intimate. All about my voice. I want people to listen to the lyrics. It’s a song you’re supposed to “feel”.

MMIM: You have a background in entertainment law where you studied at the University of West Indies. Do you feel this has given you an advantage as you pursue your goals in the music industry?

Shontelle: I do believe it’s helps. I’ve got a savvy edge because of my law studies. Stay in school kids!

MMIM: Do you believe that its more challenging for an artist to become successful in the US when they are from overseas?

Shontelle: Very much so. The game is very political and when you’re from outside, it’s worse than being a immigrant. It’s like being the new foreign exchange student in class. A class with a a lot of mean bully kids LOL! But the good thing about people is that they eventually come around. I don’t feel like such an outsider these days.

MMIM: Can you tell our readers about any upcoming projects or tours outside of your album?

Shontelle: Have seen the new Veet ads? Those are my legs you see in all the magazines. I’m also on the road now doing a US club tour. You can see the dates on www.shontelleonline.com . Other than that I’m just working on finishing No Gravity.

MMIM: Where would you like to see 2010 take you?

Shontelle: To the top of the Billboard and radio charts! To the 2011 Grammys! Yea let’s go! Who’s with me?

MMIM: How can our readers keep up with what Shontelle is doing?

Shontelle: You can keep up with your girl onTwitter,MySpace,my official fan site, Facebook,Kyte, Ustream, You Tube,Vevo, and last but not least my official website. Yea basically you can find me everywhere. Thanks for holding it down for me.

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