Shaun Escoffery facts for kids

Shaun Escoffery is a talented singer and actor from Britain. He is known for his soulful voice and has performed in many popular musicals. He sings British soul and R&B music, which are styles of music that often feature strong vocals and catchy rhythms.

Shaun Escoffery's Music Journey

Shaun Escoffery's first big song was "Space Rider," which came out in March 2001. This song was played a lot by popular DJs on BBC Radio 1. It became quite popular, reaching No. 52 on the music charts in the UK. After that, in 2002, he had another hit song called "Days Like This," which reached No. 53 on the UK charts.

Singing for a Champion

Shaun's amazing voice caught the attention of famous boxer Lennox Lewis. Lewis was so impressed that he invited Shaun to Memphis, Tennessee, to sing the national anthem before his big boxing match against Mike Tyson. This was a huge moment for Shaun, showing how widely recognized his talent was becoming.

On Stage: Musicals

Besides singing, Shaun Escoffery is also a talented actor in musical theatre. In 2007, he released an album called Move into Soul, which featured his versions of classic songs like "A Change Is Gonna Come" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". That same year, he was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for his work in the musical Parade.

The following year, he played the important role of Mufasa in the London production of The Lion King musical. Shaun has also performed in other well-known shows in London's West End, including Les Misérables, Smokey Joe's Café, Tommy, and Mama I Want to Sing.

Recent Music Albums

In 2014, Shaun Escoffery returned to the recording studio and released a new album called In the Red Room. He worked with Gil Cang, a songwriter and producer who has also worked with famous artists like Michael Jackson. The first song from this album, "Nature's Call," was released in August 2014 and quickly became popular on UK radio. Three more songs from the album, "People," "Nobody Knows," and "Perfect Love Affair," also became radio hits. In September 2015, Shaun performed at a big festival in Hyde Park, London, alongside other famous musicians like Rod Stewart and Bryan Adams.

His next album, "Evergreen," was released in September 2016. Gil Cang also helped write and produce this album. The first two songs from "Evergreen," "When The Love is Gone" and "Love Shine Down," were also popular on UK radio. In 2020, he released another album called Strong Enough.

Discography

• Shaun Escoffery (2002)
• Soulonica (2003)
• Move into Soul (2007)
• In the Red Room (2014)
• Evergreen (2016)
• Strong Enough (2020)

Personal Life

Shaun Escoffery enjoys training in Gracie Jiujitsu, which is a type of martial art. He has achieved the rank of black belt in this martial art.