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songwriter: Shawn Lopes

Utopian Society release date January 15, 2008

About Me

Co-owner of Song Factory Productions, with his business partner Jim Oddo. They are currently looking for artists who are in need of quality songs and radio ready production. To find out more information about that. Please go to WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SONGFACTORYPRODUCTIONS
Shawn is a professional lyricist who is slowly becoming recognized for his years of hard work. He is currently working with George Tobin and Mike Piccirillo on a major project. George and Mike have had great success in the music industry writing, producing and managing acts such as Tiffany, Smokey Robinson, New Edition, Kenny Rogers and many more.
Shawn also has a co-publishing deal with phat groov/royalty network. Some of his catalog is being shopped to some of the hottest r&b artists in the world. Over the years Shawn has co-written songs with many successful songwriters. Some of those include:
Lou Pardini ("Just To See Her" by Smokey Robinson)
Arne Hovda (Robbie Williams, Tim Mcgraw)
Myra ("Miracles Happen")
Stargate (producers of Mariah Carey, Ne-yo, N Sync, Jojo and many more)
Nat Robinson (Eamon, Milk Dee, Mc Lyte)
David Lashley (James Taylor)
Andrew Fromm (Backstreet Boys)
Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane (B5, High School Musical)
Aside from co-writing with these industry heavyweights. Shawn's everyday writing team consists of some of the best unsigned writers in the world. Hugh Colocott, Erik Enzo, Jon Statham, Jenson Vaughn are just some of the writers that are soon to make an impact in this business.
Shawn currenty has songs on hold with Crush 5 and with Norweigen superstar Christina Bjordal, as well as songs on hold in the past with the Backstreet Boys, Marc Anthony, Kenny Chesney, Myra, Neal Mccoy, and others.
Through honesty, determination and an amazing work ethic, Shawn has made many connections and friendships within the industry, it's only a matter of time before everything falls into place for him. If you need songs or just want to collaborate. Feel free to contact Shawn at [email protected].

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/11/2005
Band Website: none
Band Members: THE UTOPIAN SOCIETY DVD/SOUNDTRACK FEATURING THE FOLLOWING SONGS:

"There It Goes"
written by: Shawn Lopes and Hugh Colocott
Performed by Damian Wyldes

"Ooh Yeah"
written by : Shawn Lopes and Dante Koos
Performed by Dante Koos


"That's When I'll Know"
written by: Shawn Lopes and CJ Cumberland
Performed by Corey B. King

"Girls Talk Too"
written by: Shawn Lopes, Hugh Colocott and Jim Oddo
Performed by Jillian Riscoe

"No Longer In Love "
written by: Shawn Lopes and Erik Enzo
Performed by Mandi Leigh

Influences: Rob Thomas, Bon Jovi, Babyface, Mariah Carey, New Edition, Matchbox 20, Counting Crows, Live, Michael Jackson, and The Eagles.
Sounds Like: Latin Pop Group 6 Twenty release the first single off of their upcoming cd produced by George Tobin and Mike Piccarillo.
The first single "Snap My Fingers" written by Jenson Vaughan, Shawn Lopes and Dale Goode is currently in rotation in Reno, Nevada and is sure to hit a station near you very soon.
Be on the lookout for the next pop group sensation www.myspace.com/6twenty

Listen to and download the first single "Snap My Fingers"
Record Label: various indie and major
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Exciting news and a major opportunity for all unsigned artists

Well&awesome news people!!! A few years ago I (James Oddo) Executive Produced and Music Supervised an award winning independent feature film named "The Utopian Society."  After many years of bloo...
Posted by songwriter: Shawn Lopes on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:11:00 PST

New Songs Posted

I've posted two new songs. One is an adult contemporary pop song with an old school feel and the other is a r&b song that is already receiving attention from the music industry...
Posted by songwriter: Shawn Lopes on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:31:00 PST