Sheppard Solomon

born on 12/12/1969 in New York City, NY, United States

Alias Shep Solomon

Sheppard Solomon

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Sheppard Solomon
Born December 12 1969
New York City
Occupation Songwriter
Genres Pop, Rock, R&B

Sheppard J. Solomon (born December 12, 1969, New York City) is an American songwriter.

Biography

Solomon attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York city. Upon graduation, he formed two bands, which were signed to EMI and SIRE respectively. During this time, Sheppard co-wrote material with other songwriters.

Solomon decided to focus on songwriting full-time and went on to achieve 14 Top #3 single positions in the UK and Europe, including his second #1 UK single Don't Stop Movin'. This single also secured Solomon a BRIT Award for "Song of the Year".

Solomon returned to song writing in the United States, co-writing cuts with artists such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion, and Enrique Iglesias. He then went onto write Ryan Cabrera's True which charted at #4 CHR Pop and won Solomon a BMI award for Best Song.

Solomon wrote the song Shiver for Natalie Imbruglia which went onto be a #1 Pan European airplay hit and Paris Hilton's first single Stars Are Blind which was a worldwide top #5 single. He has been also working with American singer Jessie Malakouti.

In 2011 Solomon's releases include the UK Top 10 radio track Wonderland's 'Not a Love Song,'(Mercury UK) One Direction's 'Tell Me a Lie,' (Syco UK) and J-Lo's 'Everybody's Girl' from the Love Album (Island Def Jam).

To date, Sheppard has had 140 of his songs recorded and released worldwide.

References

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