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LaShawn Daniels
Birth name LaShawn Ameen Daniels
Born (1977-12-28)December 28, 1977
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Died September 3, 2019(2019-09-03) (aged 41)
South Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • vocal producer
  • arranger
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1997–2019
Associated acts

LaShawn Ameen Daniels (December 28, 1977 – September 3, 2019) was an American songwriter, vocal producer and arranger known for his songwriting credits on songs by artists such as Brandy, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Michael Jackson, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Whitney Houston and more. As a songwriter and producer, Daniels had received eight Grammy Award nominations, winning one for Best R&B Song for co-writing Destiny's Child's number-one single "Say My Name".

Early life

Daniels was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

Personal life

Daniels married April and together had three sons.

Career

Daniels won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2001 for his songwriting work on "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child, and was nominated in the same category in 2014 for "Love and War" performed by Tamar Braxton.

Death

Daniels died on September 3, 2019, at the age of 41, following a car crash in South Carolina.

Songwriting credits

Daniels songs were usually co-written in collaboration with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. .....

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