Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes Biography

Shawn Mendes is a pop singer and songwriter from Canada. Although he has been dubbed "the next Justin Bieber," his acoustic-driven, catchy songs more closely resemble those of his idol, Ed Sheeran. A lot of quotable lyrics with feelings behind them that resemble his own personal life.

Mendes' covers on the social media platform Vine led to a record deal and the 2015 release of his debut album, "Handwritten." His heartfelt lyrics and soulful voice have resonated with fans all over the world, propelling him to the forefront of the music industry.

Early Life/Education

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes, a Canadian-born singer, was born on August 8, 1998, in Toronto. His parents, Karen and Manuel Mendes, raised him and his younger sister, Aaliyah, in Pickering, Ontario.

While attending Pine Ridge Secondary School, Shawn balanced his love for sports such as soccer and ice hockey with his passion for acting. Although he left school during his junior year to pursue a music career, Shawn managed to graduate with his class in June 2016 by taking online courses to stay on top of his studies.

Vine (2012–2017) was a short video-sharing platform. Mendes, who was only 14 at the time, decided to showcase his singing skills right after it launched in 2012 by uploading an acoustic cover of Justin Bieber's "As Long as You Love Me". To his surprise, the next day, Mendes found that his post had received an astonishing 10,000 likes on Vine.

Career

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He developed a sizable viewership through Vine, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Additionally, he is committed to communicating with his followers frequently.

After hearing some of Mendes' cover songs, Andrew Gertler, who is now the singer's manager, developed an interest in the musician. Gertler eventually persuaded Mendes and his father to relocate to New York and sign a recording deal with Island Records.

In 2014, Mendes made his debut with Island Records by releasing his EP titled "The Shawn Mendes." The EP proved to be a huge success, selling over 100,000 copies and reaching an impressive position of No. 5 on the music charts.

The following year, he released his first full-length album, Handwritten, which achieved remarkable success by debuting at the top of the charts in both the United States and Canada. Furthermore, his single "Stitches" not only topped the music charts in Europe but also made its way into the top 10 in North America.

Adding to his accomplishments, his song "Believe" was even featured in the popular musical Descendants that aired on the Disney Channel.

Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony and Shawn Mendes collaborated on a song titled "I Know What You Did Last Summer" while Mendes was on the road with Taylor Swift for her 1989 World Tour. This song went on to become a top 20 hit in both the United States and Canada.

Shortly after that, the song "Treat You Better" was also made available to the public and quickly became a Top 10 hit.

"Illuminate" was Mendes' second studio album, and it was released in September of 2016. Mendes, who is still relatively new to the music industry, penned almost all of the songs for his sophomore album, which he says is in the style of Ed Sheeran and John Mayer.

In keeping with those two musicians, Mendes wrote almost all of the lyrics for the album. He topped the charts and received platinum certification in both the United States and Canada, which shows how successful his efforts were in captivating audiences on both sides of the border.

Mendes released a live album titled “Live at Madison Square Garden” after only two months, and in 2017 he went on a world tour. Mendes not only released another song that reached the top 10 with "There's Nothing Holdin Me Back," but he also recorded an album with MTV Unplugged.

After that, in May of 2019, Mendes released the single "If I Can't Have You." He has stated that he had originally written the song for Dua Lipa but ultimately decided to record it under his own name. In June, he disseminated the racy music video for "Senorita," which was yet another duet with Cabello.

Personal Life

Shawn Mendes has been linked to Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter, but his stand-out relationship was with Camilla Cabello. The two of them were together for around four years, and even adopted a puppy together.

Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shawn made $40 million in the time period between June 2018 and June 2019. That was sufficient to place him in the top 100 list of the highest-paid celebrities in the world during that time period.

The majority of his earnings came from his 2019 world tour, which had total receipts of $90 million. In addition to that, he has endorsement deals with companies such as Calvin Klein, which brings in additional revenue.

Activism

With the song "In My Blood," Shawn Mendes opened up about his struggles with anxiety in front of the public. In the past, he has participated in therapy for the purpose of addressing issues related to his mental health.

Through his posts on social media, specifically Instagram, Mendes keeps his fans abreast of how he is doing and raises awareness for mental health issues.

Controversy

Shawn Mendes has stirred up controversy with his most recent single, titled "What The Hell Are We Dying For?" The artwork for the single features a photograph of New York City engulfed in clouds of smoke from wildfires in Canada, and the photograph was used as the cover art for the single. Since then, the photo has gained widespread attention, and numerous supporters have referred to the choice as "ignorant" and "silly."