Shayna Steele is a Brooklyn-born, Grammy Award-winning American recording artist, singer-songwriter, and actress. She started her career singing back up vocals for artists including Alicia Keys, John Legend, India Arie, and Christina Aguilera. She transitioned to being a solo artist in 2004 and has released multiple albums and numerous singles, including a collaboration with Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse on the hit single, "Valerie". Her musical stylings range from pop and dance, to R&B, jazz, gospel, rock, and hip hop. She has performed at the ESPN Espys, the Olympics, and at Live Aid. In addition to performing, she has served as a voiceover artist including as the voice of the Black Panther in "Avengers: Infinity War".