Shawn Everette

Shawn Everette is a Christian artist who resides in Baltimore, Maryland. But, his edgy, in-your-face lyrics still carry the aroma of Long Island, New York, where he grew up. Shawn Everette combines urban contemporary Christian music with a quiet storm brand of soul and worship music. With influences from a variety of musical styles, like R&B, gospel, and praise and worship, his signature sound is destined to capture the mind, soul, and spirit of people with diverse musical tastes. And, in so doing, his unique sound and lyrics, no doubt, will bring them to a common point of truth. Shawn Everette began singing solos at the tender age of 13 and later began writing and producing his own songs. After graduating high school, he attended Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York to further his broad-based musical training. At Five Towns he underwent two years of intensive training, working with a professional voice coach and taking extensive singing lessons. He also interned at a recording studio, where he further perfected his craft and gained added experience in producing. After graduating from Five Towns with a degree in Audio Engineering, Everette had one of his original R&B songs highlighted on a New York radio station. Of the honor he says, “I really believe that experience helped to expand my insight and vision in regards to my aspirations as a singer, songwriter, and producer.” After performing at an open audition in Manhattan, Everette was offered a recording contract with Famous Artist Associates, a management company affiliated with Motown Records. However, at that same time he began to realize the importance of his spiritual background. “The decision was hard, when you come to the point of your dream coming true and having now to choose between your will and God's will. God's will was more important.” Everette walked a way from the deal and committed himself to the work of spreading the truth of eternal life in Jesus Christ. Shawn Everette eventually migrated to Baltimore, Maryland, completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications at Morgan State University. While there, he worked with various artists at various studios such as Elysium Records, and he performed at Maryland’s AFRAM Expo, sharing the same stage with Commissioned, Kirk Franklin, and John P. Kee. Following years of growth in Jesus Christ, opportunities to perform, becoming an elder and Minister of Music at Living Waters Ministries, Everette has returned to the music industry with a message for this day and time. In the summer of 2005, he performed at the VIBE MUSIC FEST in Atlanta, Georgia. And he shared the stage with the sensational Gospel recording artist, Joann Rosario at E3’s JESUS ON THE WATER boat ride. Currently, Everette is in the process of releasing his debut album entitled “Answers.” “We’re living in an age where people are dying because they have no knowledge of Jesus. It’s time that we go on the offensive by ministering to people where they really are. I know that God has called me to minister to those who don’t know Him,” Everette comments.