On The Block: Sheezy AKA Shawn Ms. Bels Tuesday, January 8, 2013 On The Block Sheezy Aka Shawn is a female emcee who resides in Atlanta, GA. After starting Real Right Entertainment, LLC. in 2008, the female emcee decided to make a name for herself in Atlanta and recorded her first song entitled “Aka Pimp.” The song’s video views peaked at 100k views simultaneously via WSHH as the single impacted the streets of Atlanta and nightclubs. This emcee possesses a keen sense of confidence in her lyrics, life choices and style. Her unexpected break into the music industry was the love of Sheezy Aka Shawn blunt personality throughout the influential of the nightlife in Atlanta which led her to embrace her talent and craft as a rising female emcee. The name itself represents the emcee as a whole body of energy, creativity and style: the “Sheezy” is the more energetic side of the emcee and “Aka Shawn” gives off the more laid back and serious side. Although she grew up on a variety of musical genres, Sheezy Aka Shawn is most inspired by the Motown era and R&B. The Temptations, Otis Redding and current day artists such as Gucci Mane, Alicia Keys, Usher, and NeYo are all influences, but she has kept her career focus on rap and becoming a notable female emcee in the future. Sheezy Aka Shawn describes her music as having a “Texas Southern Rap” sound- which combines a blunt style and distinction while rapping about what people normally think but rarely say out loud. Her lyrics entice the type of fans that enjoy music for music. She looks to target an audience that lacks judgment and strong opinion, but who also experiences real life situations and can relate to her music. Sheezy Aka Shawn is most passionate about her creativity in the musical industry. Starting an idea, taking the steps to produce that idea and aligning the idea with a melody may seem like a challenge for most; but to this emcee it is simply free expression. She begins with a concept (i.e. hook or verse) and if it stands out enough she will add onto the concept until it is at least 50% complete and then its studio time! This emcee defines her position in music as a well-rounded woman with a passion of real music. Sheezy Aka Shawn is currently signed to her independent label, and desires to work cohesively with major labels so that she can keep majority control of her work. Although admitting she has room for improvement, her ultimate goal is to motivate her fans on a worldwide level. She enjoys being in a position where she can make a career out of doing something that she loves; moreover, Sheezy wants more so that she can give more. [Twitter @TheRealAkaShawn or Facebook.com/TheRealAkaShawn] Check out Sheezy’s new track, “Glistening” below: For more info: Bookings, DJ drop requests, and Features ->Real Right Entertainment BookShawnSheezy@gmail.com. Press requests and interviews: Aleesha Carter, K.A.C. Images and U, LLC info@kacimagesandu.net