Somewhere (Shanice song)

"Somewhere" is a song by American singer Shanice. It was the lead single to her third album, 21... Ways to Grow (1994), and was released three days after Shanice turned 21 years old.

"Somewhere"
Single by Shanice
from the album 21... Ways to Grow
Released	May 17, 1994
Recorded	September 1993–April 1994
Genre	R&B
Length	4:13
Label	Motown
Songwriter(s)	Christopher Williams, Shanice Wilson, Kiyamma Griffin, Ike Lee III
Producer(s)	Christopher Williams, Kiyamma Griffin, Ike Lee III
Shanice singles chronology
"It's for You" (1993) "Somewhere" (1994) "Turn Down the Lights" (1994)

Critical reception

Troy J. Augusto from Cash Box wrote, "Promising R&B singer looks to make her move to the top o’ the charts with this hardhitting, funky hip-hop number that oozes with radio accessibility and dance-floor hook. A big jump for Shanice, whose forthcoming 21... Wavs album just may be the one to put her in the big leagues with Mariah, Janet, Toni, et al. Bright, bouncy tune reflects serious maturation from the singer’s earlier material. Could be the start of something quite big."^[1] Martin Johnson from Chicago Reader remarked that on the album’s "most natural-sounding tracks", as "Somewhere", "she sounds self-assured and determined to elaborate her priorities."^[2]

Track listing

• 12" single^[3]

A1. "Somewhere" (Nothin' But Da Funk Mix) (4:16)

A2. "Somewhere" (LP Version) (4:10)

A3. "Somewhere" (Instrumental) (5:08)

B1. "Somewhere" (Deep Soul Mix) (5:08)

B2. "Somewhere" (A Capella) (4:13)

• CD single

1. "Somewhere" (Nothin' But Da Funk Mix) [4:18]

2. "Somewhere" (Deep Soul Mix) [5:11]

3. "Somewhere" (LP Version) [4:15]

4. "Somewhere" (Instrumental) [5:08]

Charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[4]	28

References

1. Augusto, Troy J. (June 4, 1994). "Pop Singles — Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
2. Johnson, Martin (September 22, 1994). "Shallow Youth". Chicago Reader. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
3. discogs.com Retrieved November 30, 2007
4. "Shanice Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 23, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2023.