Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician who gained fame through social media.
His debut album, "Handwritten," debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
Mendes's first single, "Life of the Party," made him the youngest artist to debut in the top 25 of the US Billboard Hot 100.
Biography
Early Life
Shawn Peter Raul Mendes was born on August 8, 1998, in Toronto, Canada, to an English mother, Karen, and a Portuguese father, Manuel. Raised in Pickering, Ontario, he grew up in a religious family alongside his younger sister, Aaliyah. Mendes was active in sports, playing youth soccer with Pickering FC and participating in ice hockey. He graduated from Pine Ridge Secondary School in June 2016, where he honed his performance skills in the glee club and acting lessons, even taking on the role of Prince Charming in a school production.
Career
Mendes's musical journey began at the age of 13 when he learned to play guitar through YouTube tutorials. He gained initial fame by posting song covers on Vine in 2013, quickly amassing a large following. His breakthrough came when he signed with Island Records in 2014, leading to the release of his debut single "Life of the Party," which made him the youngest artist to debut in the top 25 of the US Billboard Hot 100. His first studio album, "Handwritten," released in 2015, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, solidifying his status as a rising star. Over the years, Mendes has released several successful albums, including "Illuminate," "Shawn Mendes," and "Wonder," showcasing his evolution as a pop and folk-pop artist.
Philanthropy
Beyond music, Mendes is known for his philanthropic efforts. He launched the "Notes from Shawn" campaign in 2014 to promote positivity and mental health awareness. He has also supported various causes, including building schools in Ghana and providing relief for earthquake victims in Mexico City. His commitment to making a difference reflects his desire to create anthems that resonate with people during significant moments in their lives.
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Discography
Shawn2024
- 1.Who I Am1:40
- 2.Why Why Why2:49
- 3.That’s the Dream2:14
- 4.Nobody Knows2:32
- 5.Isn’t That Enough2:45
- 6.Heart of Gold2:52
- 7.Heavy2:34
- 8.That’ll Be the Day1:52
- 9.In Between1:57
- 10.The Mountain2:56
- 11.Rollin’ Right Along2:39
- 12.Hallelujah3:46
Wonder2020
- 1.Intro1:02
- 2.Wonder2:53
- 3.Higher2:40
- 4.24 Hours2:31
- 5.Teach Me How to Love3:22
- 6.Call My Friends2:51
- 7.Dream3:35
- 8.Song for No One3:12
- 9.Monster2:59
- 10.3053:09
- 11.Always Been You2:47
- 12.Piece of You2:56
- 13.Look Up at the Stars3:32
- 14.Can’t Imagine2:30
Shawn Mendes2018
- 1.In My Blood3:31
- 2.Nervous2:44
- 3.Lost in Japan3:21
- 4.Where Were You in the Morning?3:21
- 5.Like to Be You2:39
- 6.Fallin’ All in You3:56
- 7.Particular Taste2:56
- 8.Why3:58
- 9.Because I Had You2:22
- 10.Queen3:25
- 11.Youth3:11
- 12.Mutual2:28
- 13.Perfectly Wrong3:33
- 14.When You’re Ready2:50
MTV Unplugged2017
- 1.There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back3:30
- 2.Ruin6:21
- 3.Stitches4:24
- 4.Three Empty Words4:19
- 5.Patience3:14
- 6.Bad Reputation5:11
- 7.Don't Be a Fool5:38
- 8.Roses4:14
- 9.Mercy3:48
- 10.Never Be Alone4:49
- 11.Use Somebody / Treat You Better5:16
Live at Madison Square Garden2016
- 1.The Weight3:56
- 2.Treat You Better4:17
- 3.Lights On4:32
- 4.I Don’t Even Know Your Name / Aftertaste / Kid in Love / I Want You Back7:16
- 5.Bad Reputation5:12
- 6.Ruin7:53
- 7.Life of the Party3:19
- 8.Three Empty Words4:05
- 9.Don’t Be a Fool4:51
- 10.Mercy4:23
- 11.Never Be Alone / Hey There Delilah6:12
- 12.Stitches6:37
Illuminate2016
- 1.Ruin4:02
- 2.Mercy3:29
- 3.Treat You Better3:08
- 4.Three Empty Words3:19
- 5.Don’t Be a Fool3:36
- 6.Like This3:07
- 7.No Promises2:46
- 8.Lights On3:22
- 9.Honest3:19
- 10.Patience2:55
- 11.Bad Reputation3:18
- 12.Understand5:01
Handwritten2015
- 1.Life of the Party3:35
- 2.Stitches3:27
- 3.Never Be Alone3:36
- 4.Kid in Love3:46
- 5.I Don’t Even Know Your Name3:00
- 6.Something Big2:41
- 7.Strings3:11
- 8.Aftertaste2:50
- 9.Air3:14
- 10.Crazy3:12
- 11.A Little Too Much3:07
- 12.This Is What It Takes3:50
In My Blood2018
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Lost in Japan2018
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Youth2018
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Fallin’ All in You2018
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Where Were You In The Morning?2018
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There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back2017
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Treat You Better2016
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Mercy2016
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One of Those Nights2015
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Show You2015
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Stitches2015
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Never Be Alone2015
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Believe2015
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I Know What You Did Last Summer2015
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Life of the Party2014
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Something Big2014
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The Album (remixes)2018
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The Shawn Mendes EP2014
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Label
- Record label
- Island Records
- Record label
- Universal Music Group
Achievements
- Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Award
- Juno Fan Choice
- Award
- Time 100
- Award
- Billboard 21 Under 21
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Shawn Peter Raul Mendes, ショーン・メンデス
Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician. He gained a following in 2013 when he posted song covers on the video-sharing platform Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to his signing a deal with the record label. Mendes's self-titled debut EP was released in 2014, followed by his debut studio album Handwritten in 2015. Handwritten debuted atop the US Billboard 200, making Mendes one of five artists ever to debut at number one before the age of 18. The single "Stitches" reached number one in the UK and the top 10 in the US and Canada.
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