Shanice achieved her breakthrough in 1991 with the hit "I Love Your Smile," leading to a Grammy nomination and subsequent success with 16 more charting singles in the 1990s and 2000s. She achieved gold status with albums like Inner Child (1991) and Shanice (1999), and continued releasing music with singles such as "He Won't" (2019) and "Take Care of U" (2022), while also appearing on television shows like Flex & Shanice. Shanice's early career began with her move to Los Angeles as a child, leading to her debut album Discovery (1987) and later success with hits like "I Love Your Smile," showcasing her lilting soprano and songwriting skills.

In the mid-1990s, Shanice released her album 21...Ways to Grow (1994), featuring collaborations with various writers and producers, and continued to contribute to film soundtracks. She later signed with LaFace Records, releasing the self-titled album Shanice in 1999, featuring singles like "When I Close My Eyes" and "Fall for You." Taking a break to focus on her family, Shanice returned with the self-released Every Woman Dreams (2006), followed by singles like "Gotta Blame Me" and "We Can Fly" in the 2010s, and most recently "Take Care of U" in 2022, showcasing her enduring talent and versatility as a singer-songwriter.