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Shawn Stockman
Stockman in January 2012
Background information
Birth nameShawn Patrick Stockman
Born (1972-09-26) September 26, 1972 (age 52)[1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboard
  • guitar
Years active1988–present
Labels
Member ofBoyz II Men
Websiteboyziimen.com

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]

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

Boyz II Men

Further information: Boyz II Men

Stockman was recruited to join the R&B vocal group Boyz II Men in 1988, when members George Baldi, Jon Shoats and Marguerite Walker all left the group due to graduating from high school. He was asked to join after the members saw him sing a solo in the school choir. After signing to Motown in 1991, they released their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony. Boyz II Men would quickly start to climb music charts with songs such as; I'll Make Love to You (1994) and Water Runs Dry (1995). In 1996, the group released the single One Sweet Day featuring Mariah Carey. Boyz II Men are best known for their vocal harmonies. Stockman sings tenor vocals in the group.

Stockman still tours with Boyz II Men as of 2023.

Later works

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]

The Sing-Off

In 2009, it was announced that Stockman would be a judge on the NBC show The Sing-Off. He remained a judge on the show until its cancellation in 2014.

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]

Boyz II Men Discography

Further information: Boyz II Men discography

Albums

Title Album details
Cooleyhighharmony
Christmas Interpretations
  • Released: October 5, 1993
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
II
  • Released: August 30, 1994
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
Evolution
  • Released: September 23, 1997
  • Label: Motown
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette
Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
  • Released: September 12, 2000
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, cassette
Full Circle
  • Released: June 11, 2002
  • Label: Arista
  • Format: CD, cassette
Throwback, Vol. 1
Winter/Reflections
  • Released: December 1, 2005
  • Label: MSM, Urban
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Remedy
  • Released: October 25, 2006
  • Label: Koch, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download
Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA
  • Released: November 13, 2007
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: CD, digital download
Love
  • Released: November 24, 2009
  • Label: Decca
  • Format: CD, digital download
Covered: Winter
  • Released: December 22, 2010
  • Label: MSM, Rhythm Zone
  • Format: CD, digital download
Twenty
  • Released: October 25, 2011
  • Label: MSM, Benchmark
  • Format: CD, digital download
Collide
  • Released: October 21, 2014
  • Label: BMG, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download
Under the Streetlight
  • Released: October 20, 2017
  • Label: Tango, MasterWorks, MSM
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

Year Single
1991 "Motownphilly"
"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday"
"Uhh Ahh"
1992 "Please Don't Go"
"End of the Road"
1993 "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)"
"Let It Snow" (featuring Brian McKnight)
1994 "I'll Make Love to You"
"On Bended Knee"
1995 "Thank You"
"Water Runs Dry"
"Vibin'"
"I Remember"
1997 "4 Seasons of Loneliness"
"A Song for Mama"
1998 "Can't Let Her Go"
"Doin' Just Fine"
"I Will Get There"
2000 "Pass You By"
"Thank You in Advance"
2002 "The Color of Love"
"Relax Your Mind" (featuring Faith Evans)
2004 "What You Won't Do for Love"
2007 "The Tracks of My Tears"
2008 "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)"
"War"
"Mercy Mercy Me"
2009 "I Can't Make You Love Me"
"Iris"[18]
2011 "More Than You'll Ever Know" (featuring Charlie Wilson)[19]
"One Up for Love"[20]
"Flow"[21]
2012 "One More Dance"
2014 "Better Half"
"Diamond Eyes"
"Losing Sleep"
2017 "Ladies Man"

References

  1. ^ a b "Home: Boyz II Men". BoyzIIMen.com. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "Shawn Stockman Biography". Biography. Biography.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  3. ^ "Shawn Stockman Biography". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  4. ^ "Shawn Stockman". Boyz II Men Official website. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  5. ^ "Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, Sara Bareilles Campaign to Save 'The Sing-Off'". 15 May 2012.
  6. ^ "Shawn Stockman Of 'The Sing-Off' On NBC". The Sudbury Star. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
  7. ^ "Why, 30 Years Later, the World Still Loves Boyz II Men". 29 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Shawn Stockman Has Some Words For Beyonce!". The Urban Daily. 12 November 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  9. ^ "Shawn Stockman Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  10. ^ "Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman Reveals the Group's 'Pretty Corny' Original Name: It Was 'So Gross'".
  11. ^ "Foreword - Shawn Stockman | Releases | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  12. ^ "Avonte Wright claims she was Shawn Stockman's "spiritual wife"". 3 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Photos Emerge of Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman's Alleged Mistress". 22 September 2011.
  14. ^ Muhammad, Latifah (November 14, 2007). "Anthony David: Georgia Pride". allhiphop.com. AllHipHop, Inc. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  15. ^ "Interview: Anthony David". soulculture.com. SoulCulture. 31 January 2007.
  16. ^ "Dr. Yusef Salaam, Member Of Exonerated Five, To Make State Senate Run". iheart.com. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  17. ^ "Boyz II Men Singer Shawn Stockman is Now an Honorary Member of Phi Beta Sigma". 6 August 2021.
  18. ^ hmvdigital UK - Iris by Boyz II Men
  19. ^ "Amazon.com: More Than You'll Ever Know (Feat. Charlie Wilson) - Single: Boyz II Men: MP3 Downloads". amazon.com.
  20. ^ "Artists matching". hmvdigital.com.
  21. ^ "Artists matching". hmvdigital.com.
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