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American musical artist (1977–2019) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
LaShawn Ameen Daniels (June 30, 1982[1] – September 3, 2019)[2] was an American songwriter, vocal producer and arranger. Often in tandem with producer Rodney Jerkins, he is known for his songwriting work for R&B singers such as Brandy, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, and Whitney Houston, among others. Daniels won a Grammy Award—from nine nominations—for his work on Destiny's Child's 1999 single "Say My Name", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100.[3]
LaShawn Daniels | |
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Birth name | LaShawn Ameen Daniels |
Born | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | June 30, 1982
Died | September 3, 2019 41) Catawba, South Carolina, U.S. | (aged
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1997–2019 |
Daniels was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Daniels won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2001 for his songwriting work on "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child, and was nominated in the same category in 2014 for "Love and War" performed by Tamar Braxton.[4]
Daniels died on September 3, 2019, at the age of 41, following a car crash in Catawba, South Carolina.[2]
Daniels songs were usually co-written in collaboration with producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.[5][2] These include:
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