Shawn Stockman

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.'' Boyz II Men would quickly start to climb music charts with songs such as; I'll Make Love to You (1994) and Water Runs Dry (1995). 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 ''Forward'' in 2020, and ''Forward'' 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

References

External links

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1972 births
American contemporary R&B singers
American soul musicians
Boyz II Men members
American tenors
Living people
Singer-songwriters from Pennsylvania
Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts alumni
African-American male songwriters
20th-century African-American male singers
20th-century American male singers
20th-century American singers
21st-century African-American male singers
21st-century American male singers
Judges in American reality television series
American countertenors