Rising R&B sensation Shantel May releases her highly anticipated debut album, Triggered via MNRK Music Group. The album is distinctively Shantel—classic R&B layered with gritty hip-hop undertones that give her songs a raw edge, bridging generations of music while keeping it modern. Her voice, filled with both strength and vulnerability, brings life to every lyric, painting stories that feel real and relatable. With tracks that carry the rhythm of R&B and the pulse of hip-hop, Triggered, But Here introduces Shantel May as a voice with a message and a sound that’s here to stay.
This album is a deeply personal exploration of Shantel’s experiences navigating complex relationships, self-reflection, and growth. Featuring previous singles like “Love It Here” with Lola Brooke, “5 Minutes” featuring Tone Stith, the emotionally charged “The Hard Way,” Triggered, But Here captures the trials of love.
Fans can also watch the accompanying video for her standout track, “Dangerous,” featuring New York rapper Maliibu Miitch. The video, directed by Jonathan Bain, premiered on BET Soul.
From her smooth yet powerful vocal delivery to the raw emotion in her lyrics, Shantel May is quickly proving that she’s a dynamic new voice on the R&B scene. With Triggered, But Here, she’s solidifying her place as an artist unafraid to push the boundaries, crafting a project that’s as much for the heart as it is for the culture.
“Triggered, But Here” Track List
Intro
Love It Here ft. Lola Brooke
Fiend
Insecure
The Call ft. Ambre
The Ex
Kiss It Goodbye Interlude ft. Rain 910
Dangerous ft. Maliibu Miitch
Too Often
Stay Interlude
Stay
Feels Good
Rotation
The Hard Way
5 Minutes ft. Tone Stith
Better Off Interlude
Better Off
