LaShawn Ameen Daniels was an American songwriter, vocal producer and arranger known for his songwriting credits on songs by artists such as Brandy, Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston and more. Daniels would help co-write multiple of Michael Jackson's songs from 1998 until 2001, which would eventually end up on his tenth studio album, Invincible.
Meeting & work[]
LaShawn and the King of Pop met through Rodney Jerkins' "camp" (of writers) which he was a member of.[1] At the time of their meeting, Jerkins just got hired as Michael's producer for his tenth studio album. Alongside the producer and his brother, Fred, the two would work together from 1998 until 2001, when the album was eventually released.
Gallery[]
LaShawn Daniels with Michael Jackson
Trivia[]
- At one point, Daniels also worked with Michael's sister, Janet, as Darkchild produced her 2008 album, Discipline. He co-wrote five songs for the record.
- Born in Newark, New Jersey, Daniels became a prominent figure in the world of R&B and pop music, collaborating with various artists and leaving an indelible mark on the contemporary music landscape.
- Daniels' career took off in the 1990s when he started working with producer Rodney Jerkins. The duo formed the production and songwriting team known as "Darkchild," and they quickly gained recognition for their work in the R&B and hip-hop genres. Together, they contributed to the success of numerous artists, earning a reputation for their innovative and catchy productions.
- One of Daniels' early notable achievements was co-writing the hit single "The Boy is Mine," performed by Brandy and Monica. The song became a massive success, topping the charts and earning the duo a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1999.