Singer/songwriter Shawn Hlookoff makes it look easy. His chiseled features, dreamy eyes and ear-to-ear grin are captivating to say the least, but nothing can conceal the energy bursting from within the British Columbia native. With critically acclaimed full-length album Both Sides, songs on hit shows such as MTV’s The Hills and ABC’s Eli Stone, and a Guinness World Record under his belt, Shawn is a force to be reckoned with.
Shawn started singing at a young age and quickly began experimenting musically, becoming proficient on the guitar, piano, bass and trombone. His extensive catalogue of songs is sprinkled with influences from some of the greats; Elton John, Coldplay, Marvin Gay, John Mayer and Radiohead to name a few.
Shawn believes that his "purpose as an artist is to create music that we can all relate to. I don't write about the material life, I write about everyday life. I want to move people with my music and bring people together for at least 3 minutes and 30 seconds regardless of age, race, political or religious beliefs. We all share the ground we walk on and thankfully music has no borders or prejudice. It's truly universal. At the end of the day we all turn to music for different reasons. It excites me to create and share music with you and hopefully one day my songs will be part of the soundtrack to your life.”
It didn’t take long for Shawn to start making waves in the industry, or for the heavy-hitters to take notice. A number of producers have sought out to work with Shawn including multi-Grammy Award winning Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (has current hit albums with Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson, producer to Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and Destiny's Child), Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, Kelly Rowland) and Don Was (Elton John, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, Brian Wilson, Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, George Michael, Bob Seger). He most recently finished working with producers Dale Penner (the man responsible for "Nickelback"), Jeff Trott (Sheryl Crow's songwriter and producing partner, Beck, Liz Fair) and Virgin A&R Executive/producer Jeff Blue (Linkin Park, The Last Goodnight & Macy Gray).
When Shawn’s not opening for the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Feist, Heart, REO Speedwagon, and Wide Mouth Mason, or writing, performing and producing tracks, you can often find him devoting his time and energy to Feed The Need. Co-founded by Hlookoff and a close friend, Feed The Need is an organization dedicated to raising money, materials and foodstuffs for those in need, locally and globally. By performing across British Columbia in the Fall of 2007, Shawn was able to procure donations of over 5000 items to B.C. food banks. Next up for Feed The Need – raising funds to build a Technology Centre in Guatemala.
Currently working on exciting material for his next full-length album, composing for creative magnate ABC/Disney, and showcasing across North America, Shawn Hlookoff is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, he’s just getting started.
Some of you must be wondering how Hlookoff, with such a hectic schedule, managed to set a Guinness World record. Well have no fear, he still dominates in his field. No one in the world has stood on a Swiss exercise ball longer.
Just wanted to say thanks for being a friend on here...I have been working on my new song and trying to get myself ready to perform it live. This summer has been a blast so far! Hope you are having a fun one too =)
Please check out my Trubute To Michael Jackson,,, It would really mean a lot if you can check it out... RIP MJ King of POP Link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoOy1CsepGs Thankyou =D
Check out our "remix and own it" contest with Indabamusic.com and download our new single Shine 4U free until June 30th. (Links are on our myspace.) :P C&C
Thank you so very much for your friendship and support of the Rivershyne Band. Rivershyne wishes you a great and wonderful new week coming up. Stay connected WITH THE BAND by staying in touch for further updates on the Band Rivershyne, looking forward to hearing from you real soon throuh a comment or email. Stop by anytime and share what is going on with you too.
Hi there, I know It's kind of early but I wanted to make sure I get to everyone on my friends list because this is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I am a proud American and the 4th of July is a day to remember all those who have fought and are still fighting for our freedom. While we Sleep They Wake, While We enjoy our bbq's and swim in the pool.. They're defending our borders and eating sand. I salute all the men and women who make it possible everyday for my children and I to live a free life and if you are one of them ~~ From the bottom of my heart I THANK YOU!!! So Please take a moment on the 4th and remember what it really stands for... That Red White and Blue is not just a piece of cloth.. It is a SYMBOL of our freedom and the men and women who fight for it.
Happy Independence Day!!!! ~Kim
I'm Proud To Be An American Written By Lee Greenwood
If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today, 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.
I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today, ' Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.
From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee, Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea. From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A. , There's pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say:
I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free, And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today, ' Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.
I have entered some of my photographs into the CREATIVE FOR A CAUSE photography competition run by Canon.
CANON WILL DONATE NZ$25,000 to the winners nominated recipient (ie; CHARITY OF MY CHOICE.)
VOTES CLOSE Friday 10 JULY!
Time is running out, so PLEASE take a couple of minutes to help me, help out any of my chosen and highly deserving charities (Greenpeace NZ, Amnesty International NZ, and Womens Refuge) by going to http://tinyurl.com/ldl7rd - to view all my enteries, type "Sarah Everard" into the "filter by keyword" section under Image search on the left hand side of your screen.
Hey i love that profile song you have!!!! The video to it is pretty sweet. Yea Yea I been working Ive been pretty tired Ill call you when i get home today lil lis loves his daycare you should see the stupid badge with my picture on it I have to wear lol. but its all good, he loves the daycare, and its kewl that i can help out paying for it, know what im sayin? the extra money we made from taking those paid surveys online helped out so much!! you should really do them too; i mean, hey, the extra money comes in handy, right? i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is: www. work4surveys .com La Te Da love ya talk to you laterzzzzzzzz O by the way Ill have more pictures to post before the lil lis's and my b-day uhhhh sometimes i feel so oldddddddd lol
UGH! It's just that he picks the damnedest (I know it's not a word) times to take a nap. I am STARVING and I didn't plan on cooking because my dad gave us a gift certificate to go to Ruby Tuesday and we had plans to go. I tried to wake him up over an hour ago and he's still laying there. I'm moving on from annoyed to pissed off! anywayz, it went good. We got stuff for our wii. How was yours? know what sucks? that IM supposed to be the one that knows about "web-stuff" and your profile is better than mine? Maybe I should just let you take care of mine like mom does Dan's...ohh, that reminds me, speaking of mom; i finally got her to start taking those surveys online like i'm doing, cuz i know the extra money sure comes in handy. you should really try em. i mean, if i got mom to try it, psh, i can get anybody to, heh..i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is: www. surveyblings .com ... anyhow, I know we are both kinda like "woah" right now. But I just wanted to take a second to remind you that you are Amazing!
