# Shawn Stockman

Shawn Patrick Stockman (born September 26, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men.
In addition to Boyz II Men, Stockman was a member of the group Black Men United. He was also a judge on the NBC television show The Sing-Off for five seasons (2009–2014).

## Early life and education

Stockman, a native of Southwest Philadelphia, started singing with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale at the age of 8. He attended CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts High School) in South Philadelphia, where he met the other members of Boyz II Men, originally calling themselves Unique Attraction.

## Music career
### Boyz II Men

Stockman was recruited to join the R&B vocal group Boyz II Men in 1988, when members George Baldi, Jon Shoats and Marguerite Walker all left the group due to graduating from high school. He was asked to join after the members saw him sing a solo in the school choir. After signing to Motown in 1991, they released their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony. Boyz II Men would quickly start to climb music charts with songs such as; I'll Make Love to You (1994) and Water Runs Dry (1995). In 1996, the group released the single One Sweet Day featuring Mariah Carey. Boyz II Men are best known for their vocal harmonies. Stockman sings tenor vocals in the group.
Stockman still tours with Boyz II Men as of 2023.

### Later works

Stockman recorded a solo album as a side project during the late 1990s, but the LP was never released.
Stockman appeared in the group Black Men United with his group Boyz II Men, while recording their II album for the hit single "U Will Know" which appeared on the Jason's Lyric soundtrack (1994). He also wrote and sang the song "Visions of a Sunset" for the Mr. Holland's Opus soundtrack (1996).
Stockman wrote the songs "Forever", "Hot Thing" and "Let It Go" (which was played during the Showtime film Seventeen Again). He also recorded a cover version of Beyoncé's hit song "If I Were a Boy", and contributed vocals on the title track of the Foo Fighters album Concrete and Gold (2017).
Stockman started his own record label called Soul Chemistry Projects. He released solo albums Shawn in 2018, and Forward in April 2020.

### The Sing-Off

In 2009, it was announced that Stockman would be a judge on the NBC show The Sing-Off. He remained a judge on the show until its cancellation in 2014.

## Personal life

Stockman is married to Sharonda Jones. He is the cousin of Atlanta-based neo soul singer Anthony David.
Stockman is an honorary member of Phi Beta Sigma (2021).

## Boyz II Men Discography
### Albums

| Title | Album details |
| Cooleyhighharmony | Released: April 30, 1991 Label: Motown Format: LP, CD, cassette |
| Christmas Interpretations | Released: October 5, 1993 Label: Motown Format: LP, CD, cassette |
| II | Released: August 30, 1994 Label: Motown Format: LP, CD, cassette |
| Evolution | Released: September 23, 1997 Label: Motown Format: LP, CD, cassette |
| Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya | Released: September 12, 2000 Label: Universal Format: CD, cassette |
| Full Circle | Released: June 11, 2002 Label: Arista Format: CD, cassette |
| Throwback, Vol. 1 | Released: August 24, 2004 Label: Koch, MSM Format: CD, digital download |
| Winter/Reflections | Released: December 1, 2005 Label: MSM, Urban Format: CD, digital download |
| The Remedy | Released: October 25, 2006 Label: Koch, MSM Format: CD, digital download |
| Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA | Released: November 13, 2007 Label: Decca Format: CD, digital download |
| Love | Released: November 24, 2009 Label: Decca Format: CD, digital download |
| Covered: Winter | Released: December 22, 2010 Label: MSM, Rhythm Zone Format: CD, digital download |
| Twenty | Released: October 25, 2011 Label: MSM, Benchmark Format: CD, digital download |
| Collide | Released: October 21, 2014 Label: BMG, MSM Format: CD, digital download |
| Under the Streetlight | Released: October 20, 2017 Label: Tango, MasterWorks, MSM Format: CD, digital download |

### Singles

| Year | Single |
| 1991 | "Motownphilly" |
| 1991 | "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" |
| 1991 | "Uhh Ahh" |
| 1992 | "Please Don't Go" |
| 1992 | "End of the Road" |
| 1993 | "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)" |
| 1993 | "Let It Snow" (featuring Brian McKnight) |
| 1994 | "I'll Make Love to You" |
| 1994 | "On Bended Knee" |
| 1995 | "Thank You" |
| 1995 | "Water Runs Dry" |
| 1995 | "Vibin'" |
| 1995 | "I Remember" |
| 1997 | "4 Seasons of Loneliness" |
| 1997 | "A Song for Mama" |
| 1998 | "Can't Let Her Go" |
| 1998 | "Doin' Just Fine" |
| 1998 | "I Will Get There" |
| 2000 | "Pass You By" |
| 2000 | "Thank You in Advance" |
| 2002 | "The Color of Love" |
| 2002 | "Relax Your Mind" (featuring Faith Evans) |
| 2004 | "What You Won't Do for Love" |
| 2007 | "The Tracks of My Tears" |
| 2008 | "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" |
| 2008 | "War" |
| 2008 | "Mercy Mercy Me" |
| 2009 | "I Can't Make You Love Me" |
| 2009 | "Iris" |
| 2011 | "More Than You'll Ever Know" (featuring Charlie Wilson) |
| 2011 | "One Up for Love" |
| 2011 | "Flow" |
| 2012 | "One More Dance" |
| 2014 | "Better Half" |
| 2014 | "Diamond Eyes" |
| 2014 | "Losing Sleep" |
| 2017 | "Ladies Man" |