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D'shaun McLaughlin
D’Shaun (American Singer/Songwriter)

Biography D’Shaun McLaughlin (born November 21, 1986), better known as D’Shaun, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His roots lie in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, NY, where he attended Junior High School #258 (Brooklyn, NY) and Boy’s and Girl’s High School (Brooklyn, NY). His music is a reflection of his life, a composition of struggle, love, sorrow, faith, humility and courage. Cleverly crafting his style, his passion is accompanied by an effortless delivery, lyrical brilliance and enthralling voice.

Career

D’Shaun’s beginnings can be traced to that proverbial small church choir that all are familiar with. D’Shaun’s big voice captivated and uplifted the congregation, leading to an early recognition of his life’s purpose – singing. The choir served as a springboard for his confidence, as D’Shaun quickly seized presented opportunities by entering and winning numerous talent shows across New York City. Although success is essential, D’Shaun is devoted to making good music and it is this commitment to his craft that has enabled him to serenade the world.

With first-place finishes in competitions such as Star Status Showcase and performances at illustrious events such as Summer Jam 2007 VIP Lounge, D’Shaun has always utilized the gift that he has been blessed with, namely the ability to express his feelings through song; the drive to conquer, and the motivation to inspire.

D’Shaun’s has worked with heavyweight producers such as Adonis Stropshire, 88 Keys, Art and Life, Harry Fraud, Bryan Michael Cox and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, all of whom have worked with and produced the crème de la crème of R&B. D’Shaun has also worked with artists such as Juelz Santana (The Harlem Day Parade), Lil’ Cease (“Hardbody” – Vol. 1 Mixtape), Sauce Money, Tek (from Smiff and Wesson), Chinx Drugs and Jadakiss. He has opened for artists such as Mario, Kelly Rowland and Avant (WBLS 107.5-NYC organized event). D’Shaun’s ground breaking moments came in 2007 when he performed for the mayor of New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, at City Hall and at the 2011 tribute to the legendary Dionne Warwick. As D’Shaun so eloquently states, “They were all humbling experiences that I thank God for. But I also understand that my work here is not complete. Besides, there are so many more people that I would love to share my talents with, for I believe God put me here to inspire.”

D’Shaun has continued to share his love and devotion to music by captivating legions of audiences with music that his listeners can relate to. For his music, D’Shaun has been featured as an artist in the magazine, “Hits Hustle and Flow” and filmed in “Music vs. Violence”, along with prominent artists such as Juelz Santana, Ne-Yo, Mario and several others. He was also voted the number one Male R&B artist on BET’s 106 and Park’s Wild Out Wednesday All Star competition (2009). D’Shaun’s anticipated debut album, “Rough Draft”, was released in 2012 and proved his unlimited appeal, as it ascended to the top of charts, becoming the number one independent R&B album in Japan.

D’Shaun has been called a perfectionist, a diligent worker and a dedicated craftsman. He continues to fight complacency and is dedicated to taking his musical abilities to the next level by perfecting his singing and song writing. As he always says, “Even I appreciate real music, good music, soulful music. And I will not stop until I am known for these three things…”