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