Artist description Who is Shi? Shi (pronounced 'she') is as strong as she is sensitive and her music is an indisputable reflection of the many characteristics she embodies. She is a multi-dimensional woman coming out of Brooklyn with a myriad of talents-singer, songwriter, producer, pianist, actor, dancer, painter and a soon to be cutting edge trendsetter. Her lyrics and music are as empowering as they are achingly moving; speaking to issues of respect, living life fully and taking total control. Shi is also known for her incredibly dynamic voice and presence on the stage, taking an audience into her world and shaking them up with the sheer power of her spirit. Her fieriness, combined with her confident, feminine flare is what makes Shi a pioneer in a new wave of female artists.

Music Style Urban/Pop

Musical Influences Aretha, Stevie, Nikka Costa, Sade, Bjork, Tori, Prince

Similar Artists Angie Stone, Christina Aguilera, Mariah

Artist History If you are looking for talent, beauty, and commercial appeal.. Meet Shi ! From her 6th floor walk-up apartment in Brooklyn, this singer/songwriter has written, recorded, and produced her own music. Music that fuses urban rock with classical cadences and bluesy riffs. Her honest lyrics speak of raw emotions matched by the power of her pipes. Who is Shi? Shi (pronounced “she”) is as strong as she is sensitive and her music is an indisputable reflection of the many characteristics she embodies. She is a multi-dimensional woman coming out of Brooklyn with a myriad of talents - singer, songwriter, producer, pianist, actor, dancer, painter and a soon to be cutting edge trendsetter. Her lyrics and music are as empowering as they are achingly moving, speaking to issues of respect, living life fully and taking total control. Shi is also known for her incredibly dynamic voice and presence on the stage, taking an audience into her world and shaking them up with the sheer power of her spirit. Her fieriness, combined with her confident, feminine flare is what makes Shi a pioneer in a new wave of female artists. Born in Indiana, Shi was brought up in a troubled yet musical family, with her mom singing and playing the piano and her dad playing the piano, guitar, and singing. Shi found refuge from her family troubles in music. Shi was often heard singing herself to sleep from the time she was born. Her first introduction to the piano was at the age of six months where her babysitter, a composer, would watch amazed as she would plunk out the same notes he would play. Formal piano lessons started at age seven. Shi was not only a natural musician, but also a born leader arranging the neighborhood kids to perform plays, ballets, and musicals. When she played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz in her eighth grade production, her parents ‘fell out of their chairs’ when they heard Shi’s powerful voice. They immediately started her on classical voice lessons. Shi went on to win competitions, grants and scholarships in voice, piano, art, writing and acting. She performed in rock bands, jazz bands, musicals, choral groups, and madrigals, with her first recording experience being at 16 years old. Deep down, Shi really wanted to explore her vocal expression. She decided to move from her classical roots and turn to the sounds of her inspirations - Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Christina, Whitney, Prince, Tori Amos, and Joni Mitchell, to name a few. Writing, singing both background and lead, playing the keyboard, and co-producing, Shi has been working with producers/engineers such as Michael Ross (Vanessa Cartlon, Christina Aguilera), Marvin Etzioni (Toad the Wet Sprocket), and Lloyd Tolbert (Lionel Richie). Her most recent work comes out of Active Soundz Studio with co-producer Zay (Mehuman). Together they breathed in a mixture of hip-hop, funk, soul, pop and rock, creating a journey within each song that explores loss, self, pain, power and love. The powerful track, “Get Out”, was created effortlessly, with the music coming first and then the lyrics pouring out. It became clear as she sang this song that it was actually about her abusive relationship with her father. This song speaks to anyone who has been in a disrespectful relationship and needs the strength to end it to reclaim their own energy. One of Shi’s many goals is to “empower people to respect each other, most importantly ourselves, and to not blame others for what we allow to happen to us.“ Shi is focused and passionate about creating music that’s real, soulful, and thought provoking. Currently shopping for a deal with a major or independent label, she will prove to be a vital force in the industry. And Shi would have it no other way. After all, with her, it’s “All or Nothing”.

Group Members Vocals: Shi Keyboard: Shi Guitar: John Zay Co-producers: Shi and Zay recorded at Active Soundz Studios

Instruments Keyboards

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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