Now an up and coming recording artist and songwriter, de Shawn credits the music and culture of R&B/Pop/Soul & Country for his development as a songwriter and producer. "I love music, it's my escape..it means so many different things to me. In the beginning I would write poem after poem hoping to one day make a connection with it and music. Writing taught me to create stories of my feelings which eventually developed into full blown songs. Now when the music plays its almost like I hear voices in it. I write as I hear it and wherever the feelings take me." de Shawn refers to his biggest influences, 'I lived in the Midwest growing up. So, I grew up listening to 'real' blues music, R&B soul. My Mother always played Aretha Franklin, the Isley Brothers, Commodores, Mahalia Jackson, Gladys Knight, Otis Redding and Bobbie Blues Bland. And although I had the influence of my Mother, I would listen to Barry Manillow, Billy Joel, and artists like the Carpenters. Real artists with real lyrics everyone could feel and relate to. Once I got a little older I was drawn to the more free spirited artists 'Prince, Rick James, Madonna'. Who paved the way for a more liberated expression of our sexuality. So I couldn't help but identify with the sultriness of Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Janet, and R-Kelly, Groove Theory, James Taylor, Brian McKnight. Which sculpted me to be the artist/lyricist I am today. I want to create a musical atmosphere that seduces and provokes the mind, body, and spirit. That's why I write songs from real life experiences. I believe in music and the power it has to inspire people. Writing has brought that into my life. That's my passion.' de Shawn has worked with a wide range of independent artists and producers, Euniqe, Laval, Shy Hopkins, A.D.L.A., McGeezy out of the ATL, just to name a few and hopes to increase his resume. de Shawn's writes all of his songs with production coming from A.D.L.A. and is always looking to pitch those songs to other artists to record, so feel free to contact him at
[email protected] and let him know that you're feeling his sound.."One Sound!!"Masthead Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!****"I'm bringing my music around the world.........One city at a time! ****Please sign my guest book!**** ~Peace~
