India Shawn
Musical artist
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India Shawn is an American R&B singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She has released three EPs, and her debut album, Before We Go (Deeper), was released on Epic Records in 2022.
India Shawn | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, CA |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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Early life
Shawn was born in Los Angeles, and moved to Atlanta while in high school.[1]
Career
Early in her career, Shawn wrote songs for artists including Chris Brown, El DeBarge, Keri Hilson, and Monica.[1] Shawn released her debut EP, Origin, in 2012.[2] In 2013, her song "I'm Alive" was included on Solange's Saint Heron compilation album.[1] Shawn collaborated with James Fauntleroy on the 2015 song "Floating Away", and the two went on to collaborate on the EP Outer Limits, released in March 2015.[3]
After signing with Epic Records in 2020, she released the double single "Cali Love" and "Not Too Deep" featuring 6lack.[4] That summer, she collaborated with Anderson .Paak on the 2020 single "Movin' On",[5] which was featured in an episode of the HBO series Insecure.[4] She collaborated with Unknown Mortal Orchestra on her single "Too Sweet", released on February 26, 2021.[6]
On November 11, 2021, Shawn released the EP Before We Go on Epic Records.[7] On July 22, 2022, she released her debut album, Before We Go (Deeper), also on Epic, with the release including all the songs from her 2021 EP alongside several new tracks.[7][8] The album was produced by D'Mile, and features collaborations with Anderson .Paak, 6lack, Ambré, and Cory Henry.[9]
Shawn sang background vocals on Harry Styles' 2022 album Harry's House.[1] In 2024, she released the single "There Must Be a God", from the soundtrack for the film She Taught Love.[1] On June 13, 2025, she released the single "Kill Switch", along with a video starring herself and Luke James.[10] On August 1, 2025, she released the single "Cotton Candy Blvd" featuring Lucky Daye.[11] On October 10, 2025, she released the single "Gone", which she co-wrote with D'Mile (who also produced), Bianca Atterberry, and Jean Baptiste Kouame.[12][13]
Performances
Shawn had a co-headlining tour with Free Nationals,[14] has opened for 6lack[15] and Mayer Hawthorne,[16] and has toured as a background vocalist for Anderson .Paak,[14] Daniel Caesar,[17] and Willow Smith.[15] As a vocalist with Free Nationals, she performed on their Tiny Desk concert[18] and opened for Gary Clark Jr.[19] She sung background for Harry Styles for his performances at the 2020 Jingle Ball[20] and 2021 Grammy Awards,[14] performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2022,[21] and was a part of Ye's Sunday Service at Coachella.[14]
In 2022, in support of her album Before We Go (Deeper), Shawn went on a six-city US headlining tour, joined by Zyah Belle, Remey Williams, and Brik.Liam.[15] In 2025, she went on tour in support of Free Nationals and Giveon.[12]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release details |
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| Before We Go (Deeper) |
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EPs
| Title | Release details |
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| Origin |
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| Outer Limits (with James Fauntleroy) |
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| Before We Go |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "I'm Alive" | Origin |
| 2017 | "Galaxies" | Non-album singles |
| 2018 | "Water Me" feat. Alex Isley and Ré Lxuise | |
| 2020 | "Cali Love" | Before We Go |
| "Not Too Deep" feat. 6lack | ||
| "Movin' On" feat. Anderson .Paak | ||
| 2021 | "Too Sweet" feat. Unknown Mortal Orchestra | |
| "Don't Play With My Heart" | ||
| 2022 | "Exchange" | Before We Go (Deeper) |
| 2024 | "There Must Be a God" | She Taught Love OST |
| 2025 | "Kill Switch" | Non-album singles |
| "Cotton Candy Blvd" feat. Lucky Daye | ||
| "Gone" | ||
Featured on
- "Yours" – Dixson feat. India Shawn (2021)
- "No More Maybes" – TAVE feat. Bibi Bourelly and India Shawn (2024)