With hands that effortlessly glide over the keys and a voice that will carry you to the moon, Sheléa’s musical mastery makes her one of the most exhilarating up and coming artists today. While donning multiple hats of vocalist, songwriter, pianist, arranger and producer, Sheléa evokes the sultry energy of Whitney Houston and the piano chops and writing prowess of Alicia Keys. Sheléa’s debut album, Love Fell On Me, is a return to true artistry; blending traditional pop, jazz, R&B and soul; marking an exciting revival of singing and songwriting in a music scene that is laced with auto-tune and beat driven numbers that read more like chants than songs. Hailing from a musical family, both her parents sing and play the piano, Sheléa quickly realized that music was her passion. She would go on to work with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at their Flyte Tyme production company as an in-house songwriter and vocalist. These experiences prepared her for the opportunity to pen and produce two songs on Chanté Moore’s last album, Love the Woman, including the album’s single “It Ain’t Supposed to Be This Way.” Sheléa also lent her stellar vocals to soundtrack projects including Hotel Rwanda, Akeelah and the Bee and Be Cool. Sheléa, a graduate of Oakwood College, would soon team with another group of noted Oakwood alums, Take 6. Although they knew Sheléa for some time, Take 6 took serious notice of her talent in 2008 and requested that she sing lead on “Someone to Watch Over Me” for their forthcoming album, The Standard, which would go on to be nominated for a Grammy Award. As if that weren’t enough, her track also caught the ear of music royalty, Stevie Wonder.
Shelea – I’ll Never Let You Go
During Christmas 2012, Sheléa released her single, “Don’t Want To Wait ‘Til Christmas.” She performed this single at the Hill Harper/Nate Parker’s 5th Annual Manifest Your Destiny Toy Drive. She graced the studios of Good Day Sacramento, Good Morning San Diego, The Morning Blend Las Vegas and Studio Fox 11 in Los Angeles showcasing her vocal chops and piano skills. Sheléa’s debut album, Love Fell On Me, evokes a simpler time of love through innovative storytelling and breathtaking melodies interjected with up-tempo driving grooves that display Sheléa’s edgy side. You can hear Sheléa’s classic influences throughout her music, but she is not a throwback. On the contrary, she is pushing the musical envelope forward and bringing us back to true artistry. Shélea’s first single/video, “Seeing You”, exposed the world to her classic romantic side. Sheléa’s second single released in February 2013, “Love The Way You Love Me,” evokes shades of Whitney Houston. “Love The Way You Love Me” continues to get massive airplay on both national and international radio stations.
Shelea – I’ll Never Let You Go
Shelea – I’ll Never Let You Go Lyrics:
I often wonder how friends become lovers?
We knew, but so afraid
Well, baby we’re at the point of no returning
We tried to be so brave
But it’s out of our hands,
Love as it’s only means
I know it’s kind of early, but I thought you should know that
If you listen to my heart
You’ll hear it softly saying
I’ll never let you go
I’ll never let you go
Either rain or shine,
As long as I am living
I’ll never let you go, go, gooo
You tell me you used to hold back your feelings
At times, it was hard to breathe
I was trying to give all that yes and no’s
It took you some time to see!
But it’s out of my hands
Love as it’s only means
I know it’s kind of early but I thought you should know that
If you listen to my heart
You’ll hear it softly saying
I’ll never let you go
I’ll never let you go
Either rain or shine,
As long as I am living
I’ll never let you go!
You know me so well,
Just as much as myself
You complete all my fears
As like nobody else
I don’t have to explain,
‘Cause it’s already clear to you
Boy, I NEED YOU!
Yea yea yeaah!
Let me hear you saying:
I’ll never let you go!
If you listen to my heart
You’ll hear it softly saying
I’ll never let you go
I’ll never let you go
Either rain or shine,
As long as I am living
I’ll never let you go
If you listen baby
You hear me saying
I’ll never let you go
Either rain or shine
As long as I am living
Hold me tight baby
Just hear baby saying
I’ll never let you go.#
