Shena, known as Tracey Elizabeth McSween and Shèna Winchester, is an English disco and house singer, recognized for her vocal contributions to numerous dance hits. After her cover of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam’s ‘Let the Beat Hit ‘Em, Part 2’ reached the UK top 40 in 1997, Shena swiftly established herself as a formidable talent within the global dance music scene. Her extensive musical training at the Royal Academy of Music culminated in an honors graduation, where she earned a Classical, Musical Theatre, and Commercial Music Performer’s Diploma, alongside a Teacher’s Certificate. This robust foundation propelled her onto the stage in musicals such as ‘Mamma I Want to Sing,’ ‘Hot Stuff,’ and ‘Carmen Jones,’ performing concurrently with various concert tours across the globe.
Her prolific output continued into the next decade with the well-received album ‘2079’ in 2010, and ‘My Brave Face’ in 2011, further cementing her enduring presence in the electronic music landscape. Shena’s indelible mark on dance music was powerfully underscored in 2022 when her seminal 1997 track, ‘Let the Beat Hit ‘Em, Part 2,’ served as a direct influence for Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal’s massive number one hit, ‘B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All),’ demonstrating the lasting relevance and foundational quality of her early work. As an artist whose contributions continue to resonate across generations of dance music, Shena remains an exceptionally in-demand vocalist.
Her proven track record of chart-performing hits, influential collaborations, and her distinctive vocal prowess highlight her as a consistent, marketable, and influential force in the global house and EDM scenes, making her a highly sought-after talent for new projects and major live appearances.