D.Shon's Profile |
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Performer/Singer/Songwriter |
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| Location: | Toronto, Ontario |
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| Last Login: | Aug 2, 2008 (522 days back) |
About Me |
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| *** Bio: D.ShonD.Shon (pronounced Dee-Shawn) is a Canadian R&B/Pop Performer/Song Writer from Toronto, ON. Performing since the young age of 7 years old, he’s had a wealth of performing experience. He grew up singing in church choirs, and was previously a member of two R&B vocal groups and a Pop music cover band.In the pursuit of additional performing opportunities he is no stranger to the grind of auditions.
In 2002 D.Shon took part in a grueling audition process for Global TV’s ’Docudrama’ "Popstars: Boy Meets Girl", the second season of the popular Canadian reality television series, which set out to form a Co-Ed pop group. He went on to become a Top 10 finalist(evenly split between male & female performers), as one of 5 males for the group’s final selection. Although, he was not included in the final group(Velvet Empire) member line up, the show garnered him valuable television exposure and opened doors to other opportunites. In 2003, beating out 300 other contestants he won the title of the first(and currently the only) Flow 93.5 FM "Urban Idol".Currently he can be seen appearing with his longtime friend Jully Black(www.jullyblack.com) supporting her live performances. He is also featured on her Universal Music debut album "This Is Me", and MSN/Sympatico’s "Jully Black: Live @ The Orange Lounge" Sessions.Live performance has always been one his major passions. D.Shon has performed across Canada, as well as dates in the U.S. and Caribbean. Performing with Jully Black has given him the opportunity to tour with The Black Eyed Peas(2005 Monkey Business Tour), Bedouin Soundclash(2006 Solo Mobile College Tour), as well as opening for Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Etta James.He is a full ACTRA member(Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), and has made several network Television appearances, which includes Fashion Television’s 2003 "Fashion Cares" Special(City TV), 2004 NHL Awards(CBC), 2004 & 2005 Canadian Urban Music Awards(CBC & Sun TV), eTalk Playlist(CTV), The Toronto Show(Toronto 1/Sun TV) and more recently, The Music is the Message: Jully Black(Much Music).D.Shon has had a varied background in the Toronto entertainment scene. In addition to being a talented singer/performer, he has previously been a Hip-Hop dancer for the Toronto’s renowned "Do Dat Entertainment" Dance Troupe headed by choreographer extraordinaire, Luther Brown. As well as a freelance entertainment writer for Watch Magazine(Toronto) and Mic Check Magazine(Toronto). He has also coordinated and stage managed Jully Black’s "Glow Show"(Toronto) Ladies showcase.D.Shon is currently working on material for his own solo project, and is anticipating a single release in the near future!
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 11/16/2005Band Website: dshon.com Band Members: Influences: Primarily: RBB, Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, Jazz, House(Soulful). For the most part, I listen to just about everything! R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, Jazz, House(Soulful), (some)Country(I know, I know gimme a break about this one, lol). I listen to everything from Janet Jackson, Eric benet and Faith Evans to Sheryl Crow, Nikka Costa, Common, Kanye West and (Gasp!!) The Spice Girls! LOL. Spice Girls' UK/Brit Pop is like Cotton Candy to me - no real substance, but a fun and guilty pleasure to consume! lol. Sounds Like: Um...ME, of course! Record Label: Uber:Soul Entertainment Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (R&B) |
My Blog |
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New D.Shon Bio! |
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| What's people? Some of you have been asking for it, so here it is...I have finally taken some time to drum up a lil' Bio about myself. you can check it out in the "About Me" area on my main myspace pr... Posted by D.Shon on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:29:00 PST |
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Vote Peter Papapetrou for Host of "Fashion File" show! |
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| Hey guys,I really need you guys to vote online for my friend Peter Papapetrou to become the host for a TV show called "Fashion File". He is a finalist in a reality show where contestants are competing... Posted by D.Shon on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:28:00 PST |
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"Sounds Of The Season" CD in stores NOW!! |
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| Just in time for the Christmas season, I just wanted to let y'all know about a new Christmas music compilation that I was a part of, and it's in stores now! Proceeds from Toronto sales of the CD benef... Posted by D.Shon on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:47:00 PST |
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Janet Jackson, Jully Black, CHARMED MONROE, Ryan Reed, Jaymie, Shugamai Johnson, Ebrahim, Serena Ryder, Avila Brothers, Akil Dasan, Kevin Michael, DRIZZLE aka THE NORTHSTAR...NEW SHIT!!, LUNATIQUE MYSPACE.COM/HOMMAGEJOEBG, Trish, Dawgystyle, Negro Dollar a.k.a. BLACK DOLLAH (MNR4L ARGENTINA), Not your average Johnny, YUG, disonic, David Verity, GrooveAttic, The Fresh, Liks, BLAZEWUN, SUNPROBE, Shai Locke, Julie Corrigan now on ITUNES!!!!, Barry Szeto, ***AVA***, Chloe J (Chloe Jordache), IZZA KIZZA, Deborah, Nick Lopardo, Mike Kalombo Music Producer, GRYMN of the F.B.I, Terry Dexter, Devist8, Katye, Melanie Jean, Analog Soundsystem, SPoT98, ProVerb Productions, dj LISSAMONeT the.go.to.girl, Etuonu, Robert L. A. Ball, ONEoak- JULY 15th.. NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE @ HMV, Edwin Vega, ...anna..., Jeff Sheppard, Darren Steeves, ALBUM IN STORES JULY 25TH!!!!!!!, Tracey Gallant
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