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Hey there, this is Shawn James.

I’ve had way too many writers think they could sum me up & relay what I’m about from an hour
long conversation so they could write my “bio” but I’ve had it. Screw that. I’ll tell it in my own
words.

I was born & raised In Chicago, Illinois. I grew up on the south side of the city where I attended
a gospel church. I was always around a lot of heartfelt soulful music & hardworking, real, down
to earth people. Although I no longer abide by any religion, I value the times I had and how they
shaped me to be what I am now.

I’ve moved around quite a bit living in all different parts of the US. While absorbing all sorts of
different cultures from here & around the world, I’ve developed my own sound.

I started releasing my own music in 2012 and haven’t stopped since. I play a wide range of
music from folk to blues, r&b, Gospel to rock, metal & alotta things in between. The main
constant amongst all the genres would be that it’s all done with emotion, feeling, heart & a lotta
soul. I mean what I say & deeply feel what I play.
I play covers of songs I dig sometimes and although some people may only know me because of
those, I’m hardly just a cover artist.

If you come see me play live and expect just one style or aspect of what I do, you may be
disappointed to learn that our shows are a roller coaster of emotions, musical styles, intensity &
energy. I get bored easily & love to mix things up. Be ready & bring your ear plugs just in case..

I’ve always been the underdog so to speak since I’ve never had the backing of a large record
label, big marketing firm or massive PR company & I truly like it that way. I feel as though I’ve
earned what I have through hard work, determination, a good bit of luck & the great relationships
with people I’ve made along the way. I’ve learned a lot of lessons the hard way being in this
“music business industry” and that’s alright by me. I’ve seen that with your support (the listeners
out there) I can make my wildest dreams come true.

If you want to listen to an artist that’s authentic, genuine & original then you’ve come to the
right place.

I hope you enjoy the music & will join me on this journey that I’m so extremely grateful to be
on. Thank you all so very much.

Love,

Shawn James