If you are a fan of top
40 music, then you will be familiar with the name Shawn Desman. The Toronto native and Juno Award-winning
performer is a true name in
the business. Judging by the reception
he received during his two days as host of the Show Choir National
championships at the Sony Centre for the Arts in Toronto, fans adore him.
Desman’s career already
includes a platinum debut album, a sophomore Juno Award winning album for Best
R&B/Soul Recording, chart-topping singles and videos, movie performances
and numerous accolades under his belt. The
singer, dancer, actor, songwriter and producer’s third highly anticipated album
“Fresh” will debut in early May.
Born Shawn Bosco
Fernandes, he came up with the stage name Desman because friends always
referred to him as “Dez-Man.” He is a very friendly and charismatic individual.
In an interview with The Suburban he
said he absolutely loves coming to Montreal. A concert tour is in the planning
stages and he hopes to see it take shape next fall.
Desman said he loves
being associated with events like Show Choir Canada, stressing the importance
of teens having such an opportunity to express their love for music. “I wish I
had this when I was in high school,” he shared with the audience. “We had
track.”
Here is my one-on-one chat with him:
From the moment he
released his self titled debut platinum-selling album in the fall
of 2002, Desman has enjoyed phenomenal success in the music industry. His album
spent an incredible 49 weeks on the SoundScan Top 200 sales chart and produced
two Top 10 singles and two number one videos. He instantly proved he was about
to become a superstar entertainer worthy of all the critical acclaim and
destined to be at the forefront of the global music stage.
Desman’s
visibility then soared to even greater heights after the subsequent release of
his sophomore gold-selling album “Back for More” which produced a number one
hit single, three Top 10 hit singles, and also garnered him a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording. Desman’s hit single “Spread My Wings” was featured in the
film “Kangaroo Jack” and appeared on the soundtrack. Desman has also worked
with acclaimed producers Rodney Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Destiny’s Child, and
Whitney Houston) and Tricky Stewart (Beyonce, Rihanna, and Mary J Blige). His high-energy,
infectious single, “Let’s Go,” exploded onto the Top 40 radio chart after just
1 week, peaking at number one. His extensive tour schedules, both in Canada and
abroad, showcased him as a dynamic and energetic performer and received
extensive praise from international fans.
It was these
stellar live shows, coupled with the awards and album sales, which further
bolstered Desman’s successful debut and international growth. The release of
“Back for More” in Europe resulted in Desman moving to Germany for a short time
as the singles flew up the international charts.
Despite the
frenetic pace of his own career, Desman, has collaborated with other artists
and producers to continue to explore the possibilities of music. He has
co-written and co-produced three consecutive Juno Award winning albums in the
Best R&B/Soul category. His passion for music continues to have him write
and produce for artists and labels around the world.
Desman continues
to have a very successful acting career including roles in Paramount MTV”s
feature film “How She Move,” “Honey” starring Jessica Alba and “Get Over It”
featuring Carmen Electra.
Having spent most
of his life working diligently as a world renowned entertainer and performer,
Desman continues to strive to leave an indelible mark on the human experience.
Here is some footage I got of Shawn performing for the Show Choir audience:
That was a big event. I wish I was there to witness the real live music and venues. I'll surely come next and and I'll see to it that I reserve early.
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