Shawn Stockman
Shawn Patrick Stockman[2][3] (born September 26, 1972)[1] is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men.[4]
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| Birth name | Shawn Patrick Stockman |
| Born | September 26, 1972[1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Website | boyziimen |
In addition to Boyz II Men, Stockman was a member of the group Black Men United. He was also a judge on the NBC television show The Sing-Off for five seasons (2009-2014).[5]
Early life and education
Stockman, a native of Southwest Philadelphia, started singing with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale at the age of 8.[6] He attended CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts High School) in South Philadelphia, where he met the other members of Boyz II Men, originally calling themselves Unique Attraction.[7]
Music career
Stockman recorded a solo album as a side project during the late 1990s, but the LP was never released.[citation needed]
Stockman appeared in the group Black Men United with his group Boyz II Men, while recording their II album for the hit single "U Will Know" which appeared on the Jason's Lyric soundtrack (1994). He also wrote and sang the song "Visions of a Sunset" for the Mr. Holland's Opus soundtrack (1996).
Stockman wrote the songs "Forever", "Hot Thing" and "Let It Go" (which was played during the Showtime film Seventeen Again). He also recorded a cover version of Beyoncé's hit song "If I Were a Boy",[8] and contributed vocals on the title track of the Foo Fighters album Concrete and Gold (2017).
Stockman started his own record label called Soul Chemistry Projects.[citation needed] He released solo albums Shawn in 2018,[9] and Forward in April 2020.[10][11]
Personal life
Stockman is married to Sharonda Jones.[12][13] He is the cousin of Atlanta-based neo soul singer Anthony David.[14][15]
Stockman is an honorary member of Phi Beta Sigma (2021).[16][17]
References
- ^ a b "Home: Boyz II Men". BoyzIIMen.com. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ . Biography. Biography.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
- ^ "Shawn Stockman Biography". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Shawn Stockman". Boyz II Men Official website. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- ^ "Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, Sara Bareilles Campaign to Save 'The Sing-Off'".
- ^ "Shawn Stockman Of 'The Sing-Off' On NBC". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- ^ "Why, 30 Years Later, the World Still Loves Boyz II Men". 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Shawn Stockman Has Some Words For Beyonce!". The Urban Daily. 12 November 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ "Shawn Stockman Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ "Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman Reveals the Group's 'Pretty Corny' Original Name: It Was 'So Gross'".
- ^ "Foreword - Shawn Stockman | Releases | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Avonte Wright claims she was Shawn Stockman's "spiritual wife"". 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Photos Emerge of Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman's Alleged Mistress". 22 September 2011.
- ^ Muhammad, Latifah (November 14, 2007). "Anthony David: Georgia Pride". allhiphop.com. AllHipHop, Inc. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "Interview: Anthony David". soulculture.com. SoulCulture. 31 January 2007.
- ^ "Dr. Yusef Salaam, Member Of Exonerated Five, To Make State Senate Run". iheart.com. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Boyz II Men Singer Shawn Stockman is Now an Honorary Member of Phi Beta Sigma". 6 August 2021.