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de Shawn aka Prince of R&B; (RnB)
One Sound Entertainment
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Born de Shawn Williams in Austin, Texas this performer / songwriter and up-coming producer is ready to bring his soulful R&B;/Pop/Soulful sounds to the world. de Shawn came by his musical talents naturally. His mother, also a Texas native, performed regularly in their local Gospel Choir. de Shawn came up spending countless hours singing, joining the Youth Choir at his Church, in addition to training his voice in throughout middle and high school. He also performed at talent shows and recitals.
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!!”
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de Shawn aka Prince of R&B; Lists the following Influences
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James Ingram, Alexander O'Neal, Journey, Hall & Oates, Goapele, James Taylor, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Darkchild, The Carpenters, Michael McDonald, Ronnie Milsap, Jill Scott, Syleena Johnson, Nikka Costa, Gabriela Anders, St. Germain (tight) Sting, Jon b, India.arie, Jamiroquai, Guru, The Phat Cat Players, D`Angelo (ooooh that’s my boy!), Omarion, Vivian Green, Goapele, Babyface and Andrea Bocelli
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