The Authentic Sound and Story of Shonn Hinton: Milwaukee Music Powerhouse!

Another special edition of YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with spectacular guest, SHONN HINTON .From rocking the drums in his grandfather’s church as a kid in Milwaukee to sharing a stage with legends, Shonn Hinton’s musical journey is pure inspiration. This 414 native, a ridiculously talented bass guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Shonn has been making waves globally with his undeniable musical gifts. Even back in sixth grade, while his peers were navigating the awkwardness of teenage years in Milwaukee, Shonn was already mastering the guitar, a sign of the extraordinary talent that was to come.
Fast forward to today, and Shonn is riding high from a flurry of recent releases along with his latest album, “Khadijah,” a project born from a fun, lighthearted space, inspired by Queen Latifah’s iconic character from “Living Single.” Unlike his previous more personal projects, “Khadijah” was a burst of creative energy, written and recorded in a mere three weeks! This album, which he playfully considered naming “Me and Big Booty Judy” before settling on the more musically-focused “Khadijah,” is a testament to his ability to create incredible music when he lets loose and wilds out a bit. The lead single, the infectious “Too Much Shaking Going On,” is already making serious noise, and with Shonn having played all the instruments on the album himself, it adds a whole new layer of appreciation for his artistry.
Shonn’s talent isn’t confined to his solo work. This Milwaukee maestro has an impressive history of collaborating with a who’s who of the music industry, a journey that surprisingly began before he even released his own recordings. His first big break came through a chance encounter at Summer Fest with Rex Hardy, who was playing for Jersey Ave. A VHS tape showcasing Shonn’s skills led to an unexpected call and a gig with the legendary Dave Hollister! From there, his reputation as a phenomenal musician from the 414 only grew, leading to incredible opportunities and collaborations with artists like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, John Legend, Patti Labelle and a myriad of others. Grounded in his early experiences playing in church and fueled by the timeless sounds of artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Heatwave, Shonn Hinton is a force to be reckoned with, and his dedication to leaving his artistic well “empty” promises even more amazing music to come.

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