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Singer/Songwriter Indie Recording Artist SHANTEL HOBSON struggling songstress signs to Phantom records /Universal Distribtuion deal - includes signing agreement with International Verizon/Sprint wireless Rington Bundle media,fim,graphics pakage worldwide. Connections Phantom newest artist B.Taylor Phantom records/Motown single available on itunes. Great NEICE of ISAAC hAYES Soul Legend Composer,Actor,Producer,Writer ,Father,Africa King of Ghana,recording artist on stax-volt records, radio nyc personal & Great cousin of tinaturner (BULLOCKS TN AREA) ; Fourth cousin of Recording artist Tarrayln Ramsey Stella Award Nominee ,Perfum Ceo of beyond darkness; Winner of VH1 Born to Diva Live on announced winner by Sharon Osbourne. On Tommy Matola's Casablanca/Universal Records releasing new project 2009. SURPRISE to know shantel Hobson is related to more Celebs. ChildLegacy1-(shantelhobson) Continues family legacy as asked by her great Uncle Isaac Hayes while sick a few years before passing away they discussed arrangements of a fall tour ,details of being booked at The Knitting Factory. Former Gospel -legend recording artist the famous songbird wash hopson n singers signed onto jewels records ,shows booked at stax but received undeserved fame and royaltys ripped off by label. Personal friends of GrandFather included : Jerry Lee Lewis n family ,Elvis Presley n cook. 50's/60's recording gospel Wash Hopson was a music teacher; vocal coach , traveled fast lane lif before; show music lead guitarist in various motown days groups ;composer;Wash taught Isaac Hayes to sing ,giving shantel same training,traveling( footage as she sings) her heart out to audiences ,crying because of touching melondies and felt songs. She loved to sing. Shantel Hobson was made fun of by adults, older kids , being critized, mstreated, bullyed becauseof her talent. Her family was black sheep but the went along with her mother whom was born into musically inclined family also would encourage her family ,seeing shantel desires she always prayed for her success. Shantel Hobson would sing around the house, outside getting compliments from strangers; she 'd sang at her different schools attended; often ties her and friends would hang out wit friends n rhyme by the lake on sunny days. Drawing school mates, other times recording at friends house. In home studios. Her first joined local hip-hop group Roc2nap rockford ,Ill they perform but shantel couldnt be reach ,other times group became intemmidated and would go on without her. Shantel experienced this often by realitives, friends and groups. Time went by shantel continued on solo ; later relocating to Memphis, Tn where Uncle hayes ;Issac met up after arranged cellular call from hayes sister shantel's aunt , bowed down in honor of Shantel pessance & being Wash hopson his childhood idol & in -law; over and over bowing in honor of her presence ;kissing neice hand ;sayin he was a proud uncle; saying she 'd be a huge star that the world has yet to hear from young legacy how childlegacy came along. Isaac called up his childhood first time Idol -Wash Hopson famous songbird recording artist onto jewels/hse records) that nite on shantel's cell phone they shared memorable moments over cell about two hours. Later while waiting on shantel to perform ,shantel was warmng up in the peabody hotel /Isaac hayes lounge in Memphis ,TN summer 2005; along with former manager Kummie Kemble;guest we're new indie label & Virgin Records panel looking for hidden talent as Isaac 's private referral Shantel lost her voice and lost opportunity to perform for Virgin Records that night but was up for a tour worldwide with great uncle Hayes.Hayes canceled September tour off due to his bad health. But did some show reviews in various booked places But he would often encourage shantel along the way when they could talk. He gave his word to help shantel (neice). but she was in doubt , auditioning for commercial agencys ,silently giving up being that she was in mid twentys , some said she was too old ; industry labels turned her demo away ,but left her with advice ; inviting her to indie & major indusrty open mic nites still & now!!!!Shantel then begin attending Workshops ,radio confrences. same footsteps as Uncle Hayes,Turner(bullocks).Now preparing as guest Tour Kickoff in Kenya ,Africa Although some talent shows won wasn't given to her because she didn't fit industry perfect image. She was nice, out going , funny , a normal teen ,involved alot joined church musicals , choirs ,groups, now solo traveling and becoming a special guest for many that requested her. Childlegacy1 Liked to practice at home,with friends,cousins,choirs,groups; trio- wit Mom & sister a gospel group formed by Mother Tanji Bass when children were small they began to sing around known as The Bass Singers. Shantel would often hear stories told common as a child,teen,adult that she was a celeb- child with celebrity background never paying it any attention until she reach about 21 wanted to get her own break at stardom to follow footsteps of GrandFather Wash Hopson Guitarist/Former Recording Artist/Songwriter/Producer/Com poser onto stax,jewels records accompanying Shirley ceasar,Albertina Walker,The william Brothers ,The staple singers, mighty clouds of joy ,& many more on motown gospel scene ;others who would perform with Hopson singers. Shantel took her history in and with desire ;thought about her famed background Uncle isaac hayes came to through marriage to brooks Grandmother side Corine Hobson(lead songtress of the legendary hopson singers group). Traveling from north to south ,meetin' new people ,attending music industry midnight musical's Exsplosion, gettin single Promise Land on rotation at monroe Radio gospel station -meeting fav-celebritys, gospel legends like : Donnie Mc Clurkin,Kim Burrell; and indie artists ,appearances by kiki -kierra n mom karen clark -sheard, & many more like dorinda clark-cole; Jackie clark in bathroom as they went through her exstentions ,complimenting shantel and her neice who was a year old at the time saying she was the prettiest baby she'd ever seen in the musc gospel industry. She told shantel to go down stairs to that restroom after speaking to her in Nashville Tn. of October 2005. Shantel grew up in church here -n- there moving around with parents a christian -based household with strick rules : No pants,polish,shorts; rarely,no music secular videos which they snuck to watch all the time because of inner strong luv for music of all genres but loved Gospel music the most same shared background up bringing as Toni Braxton(Lewis). She'd perform at High school events & more. Booked as an opening Act in Monre,La for Ceo Kerry Douglas of Worldwide /Koch record worldwide label; his artists like Keith Wonderboy Johnson & the spiritual voices ; Nu Beginning ft. Damon Little, James Fortune & FYIA and Evelyn Turrentine-Agee invited by Santoria Black Radio Personality n wife Shatanjela (hobson-black)first cousin of Shantel Hobson. Kerry Douglas Ceo of Worldwide/Koch Records;Gospel Truth Magazine /Publisher.Astonished meeting shantel at grey curtain backstage he asked shantel Hobson to come aboard asking her sign onto label. Hobson turned down label feeling like she wasn't ready yet but told him thaxs as he kept trying to change her mind with the offer presented Shantel was then left with an open offer. Meeting personal-distant good-friend Evelyn-Turrentine Agee whom prophesied beautifully to shantel hobson in ladies room that she'd be a great voice from God to her audiences as shantel broke down into tears they hugged and God ministered into shantel life through word from Evangilist Turrentine in Monroe,LA after mini concert series. Shantel took experiences ,meet n greetings with her as wonderful opportunities appeared most time not having the funds to attend nor contribute to but beleiving in God for her divine purpose she signed to uk Jamalar Label 2004/05 where it was a let down. She appeared at indie new orleans ,la workshop at hilton hotel and church where she performed but label went on without her full of broken promises. She created simply Shantel a demo Gospel Album where sells we're stolen from her with uk underground breaking sells leaving label she continued on to showcasing until it lead her down to Alabama,Huntsville where she came to live attending various church programs from alabama,kentucky,Georgia performing for audiences falling in love with trio, sister,mom,daughter- group later stopped. Shantel continued singing as solo act now. Performing at GreenRoom Lounge Club owner demanded she become headliner at club with Rick & tuesday night Jazz band. Shantel came as a unknown open mic appearance when that niht forever changed her life. Owner raved that Jazzy lady starts open mic weekly and as guest appearance in hour set. Shantel also did Thursday nite Karoke ,until it landed her in faithful membe as huntsvill's own Pussy Cat doll. Shantel is open for grand opportunity to headline/hour act performing weekly.Owner saw her ,signing pictures,biz cards,flyers all over town a vision interrupted by Mr. Douglas ofMaze Inc.As Jazz Lady brought in people in from Bham,madison,athens ALB; ATL ,GA, grabbing attention from Huntsville Army base crew being invited out on base to perform. Until one day came in Frankie Beverly ,Maze Manager/ now friend who dropped in his huntvl favorite place to eat & drink was in tme to hear Jzz lady Sing Fell in love with Shantel hobson quickly while she took the floor attention of fans inside The-GreenRoom lounge's soul food ,bar grill lounge every Tuesday Jazz Jam nites. J0e Douglas major ceo,Exctv.Label ,Agency us& uk connections. Requested to speak with Shantel hobson asap Dj walked shantel over to Mr. Douglas table where he and friends sat privately discuss artist development plans with his biz team surprisenlyjst for her while they all discussed tour partners booking plans for weekly review of new soul jazz act to appear as headliner at Backstage wanting to snatch her from the GreenRoom where he discoverd her second. Shantel he was scraming ,ranting & raving!!! Shantel being a diamond batiful rose he sai to her. greatful for honorable privaliage that dreams of having everything; including weekly rehersal hall time with own band,tours in uk/us -atl area to build her name Mr. Douglas who owns many lounges throught out atl, GA area came to see shantel again and again But while on hold Fankie,Beverly ,Maze was live in concert Shantel missed those calls. While booked around as local act in area. She tried to contact Mr. Douglas leaving messages nothing he was out on tor with Maze Inc. Shantel 's kept performing weekly also performing at te classic ole cafe, bar ,college -lounge Casa Montango performing wit jazz society band sundays 7-10 pm. even got weekly shot out 's at Celebrities on sunday nights from Djs. Shantel quickly developed a household name audience was sad/crushed of her announcement leaving but she said she'd return everyone screaming your coming back as a headliner act next time everyone ranging from old to young age group bing over 21. Hollaring ,grabbing her please don't go not yet sadly begging her to stay!!! November 2009 Ladyws hobson signed to Indie Major Distribution Deal with Verizon/Sprint Wireless Ringtone Bundle pack at Media stores nationwide access to buy her singles and Shantel is Scheduled 2010 January to start working album. Phantom Records/Bungalo/Universal-Ceo/ Excvt.~John Sims Indie-Major Recordig Artist Scheduled into studio follow her on twitter,facebook,myspace. Shantel Hobson is daily requested Internationally & invited to come out and do interviews, showcase- performances, Film auditions-(agencies,indie labels, was offered to come into Bmg records three times ; Radio confrences, model catwalk industry invites, & more soon.......................... Contact Info for Recording Artist Momager Tanji Bass 608 208 2667 email shantelhobson@rocketmail.com jsims93@gmail.com Contact Ceo John for interviews,bookings,recording guest sessions,appearences & more