Born in India and raised in London, Shannon K is answering the call for diversity with her stunning voice. As a singer, songwriter, actor and influencer, music was always in the crosshairs of her formative years. Born into a family of entertainers including her father, famed Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu, Shannon attended The Royal School of Music in London where she studied under vocal coaches Eric Vetro (Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Shawn Mendes and Katy Perry) and Billy Purnell (Tory Kelly).
After a successful budding career oversees, Shannon brought her musical talents to the States. In 2018 she released, “A Long Time,” which was written and produced by 4x Grammy award winning producer and songwriter, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd (Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Drake, Pink etc.). Striving to create music with a message, Shannon’s empowering 2018 release “Give Me Your Hand” was awarded a Hollywood Music In Media Award for Best Song With Social Message, for inspiring her fans to rise above bullying.
Not only is Shannon charming her American fan base, but she has also captivated audiences in India. She has sung with top Bollywood singers like Himesh Reshammiya, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Kumar Sanu and has also had her vocals featured in Bollywood films.
In March 2020, Shannon released her new single “I Do.” Produced by Infinity (Rita Ora, Mary J.Blige, Ludacris), the dreamy pop-track sets the stage for what will be a busy year for the globally renowned India-born songstress. With a multitude of new tracks and collaborations slated to release throughout 2020, it’s obvious Shannon isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Her raw, authentic talent has generated over 80-million views on her music videos worldwide, and her airy, beautiful voice continues to mesmerize fans across the globe.
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