Shawn Stockman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shawn Stockman
Stockman in January 2012
Background information
Birth name	Shawn Patrick Stockman
Born	(1972-09-26) September 26, 1972 (age 52) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul new jack swing
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer
Instruments	Vocals keyboard guitar
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Motown Universal Arista MSM Koch Decca UMG
Associated acts	Boyz II Men Nathan Morris Michael McCary Wanya Morris Black Men United

Shawn Patrick Stockman (born September 26, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men.

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).

Early life and education

Stockman, a native of Southwest Philadelphia, started singing with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale at the age of 8. 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.

Music career

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. ..... 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.

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", 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. He released solo albums Shawn in 2018, and Forward in April 2020.

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. He is the cousin of Atlanta-based neo soul singer Anthony David.

Stockman is an honorary member of Phi Beta Sigma (2021).

Boyz II Men Discography

Albums

Singles

See also

In Spanish: Shawn Stockman para niños