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IN BRIEF: When a young star breaks onto the scene, demonstrating serious talent on multiple levels, all we can do is stand back in awe. Get ready for Mishon (MY-shawn), a young singer and fledgling songwriter who represents the next wave of pop R&B edged with hip-hop fire. The 15-year-old vocalist has already stirred up noise with his debut single “Excuse Me Mama,” which shows off the Los Angeles native’s soaring vocal dexterity and considerable teen charm. The track is just the tip of the iceberg, as Mishon is poised to capture even more fans with his exciting debut CD “The Yearbook”, due out later this fall. The multi-talented teen is already a TV star thanks to his role as spunky kid brother Tay on the ABC Family Channel drama “Lincoln Heights,” which began shooting its third season last spring. Though Mishon has developed his own fan base thanks to his acting chops, he says that singing has always been his first love. Inspired by Michael Jackson, Usher, Jodeci, and Boyz II Men, Mishon is rapidly developing a style all his own. He runs through the yearning lyrics of the dance floor single “Excuse Me Mama” with smooth assurance, sharing a tale of a guy trying to meet that special someone while hanging at the mall. “It’s a refreshing song, like something young and new,” enthuses the singer. “It’s about seeing a girl but you don’t know what to say to her, so I gotta step up to her and express how I feel. I could definitely relate to the song.” Though the song has earned him comparisons to Chris Brown, Mishon says he’s flattered but he’s got his own style. “I really wasn’t too devastated by it,” he laughs about the comments. The young singer has teamed with uber-songwriters and producers including Sean “The Pen” Garrett (Usher, Pussycat Dolls, Ciara), The Underdogs (Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks), Dre and Vidal (Ciara, Usher, Mary J. Blige), Carlos “L.O.S” McKinney (J. Holiday, The Dream), Herbert and others on his debut album. While Mishon is ready to
kick-start his run at the charts and already shines on the small
screen, he remains humble and reminds other teens to keep their
priorities straight. “Something I would like to tell teens
is that if they’re a musician--or whatever they may do--
they should remember that their parents always support them,
so they shouldn’t be afraid to talk to their parents,”
says Mishon, whose name is a mashup of the first names of parents
Michael and Shontay. “I know that a lot of teens are kind
of rebellious sometimes, but just keep your support behind you
and keep God number one and follow your dreams, don’t
ever give up. That’s been my stronghold for the last five
years.”
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