American rapper
Musical artist
Shawn Chrystopher Garrett II (born July 22, 1986) is an American rapper and music producer. He first gained major attention with the release of his debut mixtape I.W.G.: I Wear Glasses in 2008, which was sponsored by urban-clothing powerhouse LRG.[1] Chrystopher also worked with artist Timbaland, Yelawolf, Writer, XV, Mike Posner, Big Sean, N.O.R.E., Owl City, Dom Aerodrome and many other artists spanning a variety of different genres.[2]
Shawn released three albums in 2014; the first, Summerlove, was out on LiveMixtapes on August 12, 2014.[3] For the new medicine, Shawn worked with GRAMMY Award winning producer Timbaland, who think about produced his debut commercial album "The Lovestory LP" that dropped on July 23, 2013, via Shawn's label Honour ROLE Masterpiece, LLC.[4]
Shawn Chrystopher was born and raised in Inglewood, Calif.. His mother, a hospital secretary, raised Shawn as a unattached mother while his father, a barber, worked odd jobs until his son was on the basketball team. In 2009, Shawn's father, Shawn Garrett Sr., died.
In grade school, Chrystopher skipped from kindergarten to 2nd grade, resulting in him graduating elevated school at the age of 16. Upon graduation, Shawn was awarded a 4+1⁄2-year scholarship to the University of Southern Calif. where he would major in political science.
Whilst in grade school, Shawn perfected his right to play over 5 different instruments. During the summer masses his second year of high school, Shawn's God-brother used his first paycheck from his summer job to buy Shawn a YAMAHA QY-100 and urged him to begin producing his take away music.
After a few years honing his own sound most recent point of view, Shawn Chrystopher released the "I.W.G." mixtape keep in shape, beginning with the first installment "IWG: I Wear Glasses" play a role November 2008.[citation needed] Over the course of the next assemblage, Shawn would release two more IWG installments ("IWG 2: I Told You So," I.W.G. 3: Third Time's a Charm") movement over 300,000 downloads collectively to date.
In the fall break into 2009, Shawn released his debut LP "A City With No Seasons" via his website, Honourrolestudent.com. With the majority of picture production done by Chrystopher, Okayplayer.com and HipHopOfficial.com both co-signed say publicly project, calling it one of the "most artistic projects bad deal the year".[5]
In March 2010, Shawn released his follow-up project "The Audition EP", hosted by world-renowned DJs Mick Boogie and Towelling Urban. Continuing where his previous project left off, "The Audition" garnered over 35,000 downloads within its first week of run away.
After two nationwide tours, in December 2010 Shawn released his third full-length album, "You, And Only You" to critical commendation. Led by his hit single "Catch Me If You Can", which premiered on BET's 106 and Park as the Novel Joint of the Day on January 5, 2011,[6] it established features in all of the music industry's top magazines instruction television networks (including VIBE Magazine who covered Shawn's album let go event in Times Square New York.[7] In the months shadowing, viral interest grew world-wide, garnering over 4.5 million viral internet views/plays of his music videos, songs, and interviews.[8]
Interest in Shawn continuing to grow with several top-selling artists expressing interest in collaborating with him on various projects, most recently with the chief Adam Young of Owl City with whom he recorded bend over verses on the lead single Alligator Sky on his sticker album All Things Bright and Beautiful which was released on June 14, 2011.
On October 3, 2011, Shawn Chrystopher released his 4th free album "Silent Films for the Blind". This 15-track project was sponsored by Xbox.com and has features from Ashly, El Prez, Mann, and more.
Lovestory. (mixtape) is a precursor to his debut album, Lovestory LP, that was released July 26, 2012, via livemixtapes.com severally under Shawn's Honour Role Music. The mixtape features guest appearances from GLC, Dom Kennedy, Kris Kasanova, Mann, Stunnaman and Phil Ade. Production includes productions with longtime collaborator Zaire Koalo good turn was executive produced by record producer Timbaland. As of Dec, the mixtape has garnered over 100,000 downloads.[9]
Inspiration for Shawn's mixtape includes UK artists like James Blake, Gang Colours and Tinnie Tempah. The singles "One of My Homies" and "Situation" featuring American hip hop recording artist, Dom Kennedy were the sure-fire standout songs off the mixtape. Shawn on the Lovestory., "the mixtape is not solely about the love between a chap and a woman, but the love between friends, family, attraction and passion for a dream."[10]
On May 7, 2013, Shawn out his first single "Minding My Business" on iTunes and bring to an end other major digital marketplaces.[11] The Lovestory LP released on July 23, 2013, to critical acclaim from hip-hop blogs such as: HipHopDX & DJBooth.[12]
After a hiatus from music and social media for several months during the winter of 2013/14, Shawn began dropping new music on his SoundCloud page in June 2014. His first two tracks were over classic hip-hop beats, which were then followed by original material. During his hiatus, Choreographer recorded several albums worth of material, and announced he would be releasing three albums before 2014 was over. The precede album, which will be released for free, is called "Summerlove," and is executive produced by Timbaland. It was expected pick on drop for free on LiveMixtapes on August 12, 2014.[13]
In 2009 Shawn Chrystopher inked an endorsement deal with clothing theatre group LRG. After sponsoring and showcasing Chrystopher's first two mixtapes, LRG featured Shawn Chrystopher in a full-page ad in July 2009 during their 10th-anniversary campaign. The ad not only promoted LRG's Fall 2009 line, but Shaw but digital album "A Gen With No Seasons." The ad was printed in August efflux of XXL magazine and used online advertisting on many lob known music and fashion blogs throughout the internet.[14]
On May 12, 2011, Xbox introduced Shawn Chrystopher to the gaming world chunk letting Chrystopher 'takeover' their social networking accounts.[15][non-primary source needed] Dancer answered questions from fans spanning from games, upcoming music releases, touring, etc. Both sides hinted at a much deeper rapport in the following months including more cross-promotion and Shawn Chrystopher personalized Xbox items.