Shawn Stockman

Shawn Stockman

Stockman in January 2012
Background information
Birth name Shawn Patrick Stockman
Born (1972-09-26) September 26, 1972[1]
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres R&B, soul, new jack swing
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Record producer
Instruments Keyboards, Piano
Years active 1988 ~ present
Labels Motown, Universal, Arista, MSM Music Group/Koch, Decca/UMG
Associated acts Boyz II Men
Nathan Morris
Michael McCary
Wanya Morris
Website http://www.boyziimen.com

Shawn Patrick Stockman[2][3] (born September 26, 1972)[1] is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men.[4] He is currently a judge on the television show The Sing-Off, alongside Jewel Kilcher, Ben Folds, and host Nick Lachey.

Biography

Stockman recorded a solo album as a side project during the late 1990s, but the LP was never released. He has written the songs "Forever", "Hot Thing", and "Let It Go"; the latter of which was played during the Disney movie Seventeen Again.

Shawn went to CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts High School) in South Philadelphia. He was a vocal major and this is where he met the other members of Boyz II Men.

Shawn wrote and sang the song "Visions of a Sunset" for the Mr. Holland's Opus film soundtrack. He got his singing start with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale at the age of 8.[5]

Most recently, Stockman started his own record label called Soul Chemistry Projects. He has also recorded a cover of Beyoncé Knowles' hit song "If I Were a Boy".[6]

Shawn has been serving as a judge along with Ben Folds (Seasons 1-4), Nicole Scherzinger (Seasons 1 & 2), Sara Bareilles (Season 3), and Jewel Kilcher (Season 4) on NBC's The Sing-Off with host Nick Lachey. The show first premiered on December 14, 2009, the second season premiered on December 6, 2010, the third season premiered on September 19, 2011, and the fourth season premiered on December 9, 2013.

Personal life

Stockman is the cousin of Atlanta-based neo-soul singer Anthony David.[7][8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Home : Boyz II Men". BoyzIIMen.com. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Shawn Stockman Biography". biography. biography.com. Retrieved 5/1/2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  3. ↑ "Shawn Stockman Biography". biography. tvguide.com. Retrieved 5/1/2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. ↑ "Shawn Stockman". Boyz II Men Official website. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  5. ↑ "Shawn Stockman OF 'THE SING-OFF' ON NBC". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
  6. ↑ "Shawn Stockman Has Some Words For Beyonce!". The Urban Daily. 12 November 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  7. ↑ Muhammad, Latifah. "Anthony David: Georgia Pride". allhiphop.com. AllHipHop, Inc. Retrieved 10/5/2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  8. ↑ "Interview: Anthony David". soulculture.com. SoulCulture. Retrieved 10/5/2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)


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