LaShawn Daniels | |
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| Birth name | LaShawn Ameen Daniels |
| Born | December 28, 1977 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 2019 (aged 41) South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1997–2019 |
LaShawn Ameen Daniels (December 28, 1977 [1] – September 3, 2019) [2] was an American songwriter, vocal producer and arranger. Often in tandem with producer Rodney Jerkins, he is known for his songwriting work for R&B singers such as Brandy, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, and Whitney Houston, among others. Daniels won a Grammy Award—from nine nominations—for his work on Destiny's Child's 1999 single " Say My Name", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100. [3]
Early life
Daniels was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Personal life
Daniels married April and together had three sons. [2]
Career
Daniels won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2001 for his songwriting work on " Say My Name" by Destiny's Child, and was nominated in the same category in 2014 for " Love and War" performed by Tamar Braxton. [4]
Death
Daniels died on September 3, 2019, at the age of 41, following a car crash in Catawba, South Carolina. [2]
Songwriting credits
Daniels songs were usually co-written in collaboration with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. [5] [2] These include:
- Brandy – " Top of the World" (1998)
- Brandy and Monica – " The Boy Is Mine" (1998)
- Whitney Houston – " It's Not Right but It's Okay" (1999)
- Brandy – " Angel in Disguise" (1999)
- Jennifer Lopez – " If You Had My Love" (1999)
- So Plush featuring Ja Rule – " Damn (Should've Treated U Right)" (1999)
- Destiny's Child – " Say My Name" (1999)
- Brandy – " Never Say Never" (2000)
- Whitney Houston and George Michael – " If I Told You That" (2000)
- Melanie B – " Tell Me" (2000)
- Spice Girls – " Holler" (2000)
- Spice Girls – " Let Love Lead the Way" (2000)
- Toni Braxton – " He Wasn't Man Enough" (2000)
- Michael Jackson – " You Rock My World" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Privacy" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Heartbreaker" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Invincible" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Unbreakable (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Threatened (feat. Rod Serling)" (2001)
- Monica – " All Eyez on Me" (2002)
- Brandy – " What About Us? (2002)
- Mary Mary - "He Said" (2002)
- Blaque – " I'm Good" (2004)
- Destiny's Child – " Lose My Breath" (2004)
- Ray J – " One Wish" (2005)
- Ray J – " What I Need" (2006)
- Kierra Sheard – " Why Me?" (2006)
- Ciara featuring 50 Cent – " Can't Leave 'em Alone" (2007)
- Janet Jackson – " Feedback" (2007)
- Natasha Bedingfield – " Angel" (2008)
- Joe – " E.R. (Emergency Room)" (2008)
- Janet Jackson – " Luv" (2008)
- Lady Gaga and Beyoncé – " Telephone" (2010)
- Tamar Braxton – " Love and War" (2012)
- Tamar Braxton – " The One" (2013)
- Tamar Braxton – " Hot Sugar" (2013)
- Michael Jackson – "Xscape" (2014)
- Tamar Braxton – " If I Don't Have You" (2015)
- Erica Campbell - " I Luh God" (2015)
- Brandy - " Borderline" (2020)
References
- ^ Slotnik, Daniel E. (September 5, 2019). "LaShawn Daniels, Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies at 41". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c d France, Lisa Respers (September 4, 2019). "Lashawn Daniels, Grammy-winning songwriter, dead at 41". CNN. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ https://www.grammy.com/artists/lashawn-daniels/1820
- ^ White, Adam (September 4, 2019). "LaShawn Daniels death: Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé songwriter reportedly dies, aged 41". The Independent. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "LaShawn Daniels, Co-Writer for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Whitney Houston, Dead at 41". Pitchfork. 4 September 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
External links
- "LeShawn and April Daniels". Wetv.com. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
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LaShawn Daniels | |
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| Birth name | LaShawn Ameen Daniels |
| Born | December 28, 1977 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 2019 (aged 41) South Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
|
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1997–2019 |
LaShawn Ameen Daniels (December 28, 1977 [1] – September 3, 2019) [2] was an American songwriter, vocal producer and arranger. Often in tandem with producer Rodney Jerkins, he is known for his songwriting work for R&B singers such as Brandy, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, and Whitney Houston, among others. Daniels won a Grammy Award—from nine nominations—for his work on Destiny's Child's 1999 single " Say My Name", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100. [3]
Early life
Daniels was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Personal life
Daniels married April and together had three sons. [2]
Career
Daniels won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2001 for his songwriting work on " Say My Name" by Destiny's Child, and was nominated in the same category in 2014 for " Love and War" performed by Tamar Braxton. [4]
Death
Daniels died on September 3, 2019, at the age of 41, following a car crash in Catawba, South Carolina. [2]
Songwriting credits
Daniels songs were usually co-written in collaboration with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. [5] [2] These include:
- Brandy – " Top of the World" (1998)
- Brandy and Monica – " The Boy Is Mine" (1998)
- Whitney Houston – " It's Not Right but It's Okay" (1999)
- Brandy – " Angel in Disguise" (1999)
- Jennifer Lopez – " If You Had My Love" (1999)
- So Plush featuring Ja Rule – " Damn (Should've Treated U Right)" (1999)
- Destiny's Child – " Say My Name" (1999)
- Brandy – " Never Say Never" (2000)
- Whitney Houston and George Michael – " If I Told You That" (2000)
- Melanie B – " Tell Me" (2000)
- Spice Girls – " Holler" (2000)
- Spice Girls – " Let Love Lead the Way" (2000)
- Toni Braxton – " He Wasn't Man Enough" (2000)
- Michael Jackson – " You Rock My World" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Privacy" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Heartbreaker" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Invincible" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Unbreakable (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)" (2001)
- Michael Jackson – "Threatened (feat. Rod Serling)" (2001)
- Monica – " All Eyez on Me" (2002)
- Brandy – " What About Us? (2002)
- Mary Mary - "He Said" (2002)
- Blaque – " I'm Good" (2004)
- Destiny's Child – " Lose My Breath" (2004)
- Ray J – " One Wish" (2005)
- Ray J – " What I Need" (2006)
- Kierra Sheard – " Why Me?" (2006)
- Ciara featuring 50 Cent – " Can't Leave 'em Alone" (2007)
- Janet Jackson – " Feedback" (2007)
- Natasha Bedingfield – " Angel" (2008)
- Joe – " E.R. (Emergency Room)" (2008)
- Janet Jackson – " Luv" (2008)
- Lady Gaga and Beyoncé – " Telephone" (2010)
- Tamar Braxton – " Love and War" (2012)
- Tamar Braxton – " The One" (2013)
- Tamar Braxton – " Hot Sugar" (2013)
- Michael Jackson – "Xscape" (2014)
- Tamar Braxton – " If I Don't Have You" (2015)
- Erica Campbell - " I Luh God" (2015)
- Brandy - " Borderline" (2020)
References
- ^ Slotnik, Daniel E. (September 5, 2019). "LaShawn Daniels, Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies at 41". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c d France, Lisa Respers (September 4, 2019). "Lashawn Daniels, Grammy-winning songwriter, dead at 41". CNN. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ https://www.grammy.com/artists/lashawn-daniels/1820
- ^ White, Adam (September 4, 2019). "LaShawn Daniels death: Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé songwriter reportedly dies, aged 41". The Independent. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "LaShawn Daniels, Co-Writer for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Whitney Houston, Dead at 41". Pitchfork. 4 September 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
External links
- "LeShawn and April Daniels". Wetv.com. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
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