Hi … I’m Shenneth. Music has always been an integral part of my life. It began with my father, Ronnie Benjamin, who loved to play his guitar, write songs and sing and my mom, Jenita, a staunch follower of Christ, who determined that as soon as her children could utter a word they were ready to begin using their talent for the Lord. My twin sister, my two brothers and I were subjected to daily rehearsals after school and any other time that she saw fit. I remember those rehearsals well, because the only thing on my mind at the time was getting outside as quickly as I could to play and have a bit of fun, but mom was focused on us honing our gifts, learning the true meaning of commitment, and developing a spirit of excellence. As a child my thoughts may have been on play during rehearsal, but I have come to realize that whether it was singing with my sister and brothers or in the church choir, hanging out in my dad's recording studio or doing background vocals for the artists he worked with, or just worshiping at home; this foundation was the inspiration that led me right back to a life of worship and ministry in song. 

I have been in full-time music ministry since 2002. In 2007 my husband was killed in combat and my entire life shifted. I must say that apart from the day that I made the decision to accept Jesus Christ; my husband’s death has shaped my life far more than any single event. It did not shake my faith, but the ground beneath me felt like it had given way and I was hanging on for dear life. Often though,

when I was tempted to question God, Romans 11:33-36 was a reminder that He is still a wonderful God and His riches and wisdom and knowledge are so great that it is impossible to understand His decisions and his methods or even know what He is thinking. Since then my children and I have discovered strength we never knew we had. “The Lord is my strength and my song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” (Exodus 15:2 KJV) I learned firsthand that it is often in our weakest moment that His strength is revealed in great measure, and when it seemed like I could not take another step, He was right there … and I was able to put one foot in front of the other! I knew that because of Him, I would make it.

I have come to realize that I allowed grief to silence me. While worship and ministry were a constant and a life-giving source I scaled back my involvement and focused more on being there for my children. But now, I do not want to remain silent. I want to speak up and live out loud for the Lord. I want to do my part to make an impact in the world for the Kingdom of God. I believe that it is time to live on PURPOSE!!

CD Projects released: "I Praise His Name" - 2002 | "Stand and Live" - 2007 | Single - "Still Here (Stronger) - 2013 | Single - "Come Alive (Breathe on Us)" - 2018.