Shawn Emanuel
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Shawn Emanuel, born on the 5th January is an singer/songwriter from West London. In 2003, Shawn toured with singer Kelly Rowland
as an opening act for her Simply Deeper Tour
and went later on to support Beyoncé Knowles
for the European part of her Dangerously in Love Tour. In 2005, he was one of the opening act
s on the European leg of Destiny's Child
's Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It
tour. In 2006, Shawn was invited by singer Kanye West
to join the latter's tour. Shawn was signed to EMI
for a 5 album deal.
His First single "Slow it Down" was released on the 29th May 2006 and his second single "U Better Believe it" was released on the 16th October 2006. His album "Dreamworld" was not released due to his departure from EMI in 2007.
Before his deal with EMI Shawn attended the BRIT School
and worked with Sabrina Guinness
's Charity television station YCTV.
In 2001 before becoming a solo artist, Shawn Founded a group called "ic3", which after his departure (reason unidentified) became "Fundmental 03" and now "FDM".
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
as an opening act for her Simply Deeper Tour
Simply Deeper Tour
The Simply Deeper Tour was a 2003 European concert tour by American pop/R&B singer Kelly Rowland, to help promote her debut solo album Simply Deep.It is estimated the tour grossed over $16 million based on 17 concerts reported to Billboard....
and went later on to support Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
for the European part of her Dangerously in Love Tour. In 2005, he was one of the opening act
Opening act
An opening act or warm-up act is an entertainer or entertainment act that performs at a concert before the featured entertainer...
s on the European leg of Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
's Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It
Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It
Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It Tour was a massive worldwide 2005 concert tour by the reunited American female R&B trio Destiny's Child, that visited 16 countries throughout Australia, Japan, Middle East, Europe, and North America with 67 dates in total. The U.S...
tour. In 2006, Shawn was invited by singer Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
to join the latter's tour. Shawn was signed to EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
for a 5 album deal.
His First single "Slow it Down" was released on the 29th May 2006 and his second single "U Better Believe it" was released on the 16th October 2006. His album "Dreamworld" was not released due to his departure from EMI in 2007.
Before his deal with EMI Shawn attended the BRIT School
BRIT School
The London School for Performing Arts & Technology is a British school located in Selhurst, Croydon, in London, England, with a mandate to provide education and vocational training for the performing arts, media, art and design and the technologies that make performance possible...
and worked with Sabrina Guinness
Sabrina Guinness
Sabrina Guinness, to James Guinness and his wife Pauline, née Mander.She runs the charity Youth Cable Television in London, is an heiress in the Guinness family, and is famous for her contacts in the media world. In 1979 she dated Prince Charles before his courtship with Lady Diana Spencer.Youth...
's Charity television station YCTV.
In 2001 before becoming a solo artist, Shawn Founded a group called "ic3", which after his departure (reason unidentified) became "Fundmental 03" and now "FDM".
Singles
- "Slow It Down" (29 May 2006)
- "U Better Believe" featuring Malik Yusef (16 October 2006)
Unreleased Tracks
- "Crazy"
- "Ur Friend" featuring BashyBashyAshley Thomas , better known by his stage name Bashy, is an English recording artist and actor. He rose to prominence in 2007 after the release of his controversial track "Black Boys".-Early life:...
and Deadlee Stutts - "Dreamworld" featuring Trim from Roll DeepRoll DeepRoll Deep are an Urban Music Awards-winning London-based grime music collective. They were founded in 2002, by a group of MCs including Wiley. Roll Deep were also closely associated with Boy Better Know with members in both. Their debut album, In at the Deep End, was released in June 2005...
- "When You Say"
- "Keep Me From The Rain"
- "U Gotta Keep On Moving"
- "Perception"
- "Clap Ur Hands"
- "Da Spot"