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About Shawn Mendes

Biography

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter and model born on August 8, 1998 in Toronto, Ontario. He began his musical career by posting covers of popular songs on the video-sharing app Vine. His debut single, "Life of the Party", was released in 2014 and was certified triple platinum in the U.S. He has since released three studio albums, Handwritten (2015), Illuminate (2016), and Shawn Mendes (2018).

Musical Career

Mendes began his career by posting cover versions of popular songs on the video-sharing app Vine in 2013. His cover of Justin Bieber's "As Long as You Love Me" gained him recognition and he was signed to Island Records in 2014. His debut single, "Life of the Party", was released in June 2014 and was certified triple platinum in the U.S. His debut studio album, Handwritten, was released in April 2015 and reached number one in the U.S. and Canada. His second studio album, Illuminate, was released in September 2016 and reached number one in the U.S. and number two in Canada. His third studio album, Shawn Mendes, was released in May 2018 and reached number one in the U.S. and number two in Canada.

Musical Style and Influences

Mendes' music has been described as pop, pop rock, and soft rock. His influences include Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, and Taylor Swift.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Handwritten (2015)
• Illuminate (2016)
• Shawn Mendes (2018)

Singles

• "Life of the Party" (2014)
• "Stitches" (2015)
• "Treat You Better" (2016)
• "In My Blood" (2018)
• "If I Can't Have You" (2019)

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