Shep Solomon | The extraordinary songwriter behind Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, J-Lo, Enrique Iglesias, Celine Dion, Paris Hilton, Daughtry and more

Hitmakers Exposed

Martin chats with global hitmaker Shep about his life in music, the hits, the ups and downs and the state of the music today. Shep has had over 140 of his songs recorded and released worldwide and continues to be one of the most sought after songwriters in the business.
Sheppard attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. Upon graduation, he formed two bands, which were signed to EMI and SIRE respectively. During this time, Sheppard co-wrote material with other songwriters.

Upon deciding to focus on songwriting full-time, Sheppard went on to achieve 14 top 3 single positions in the United Kingdom and Europe, including his second UK number-one single, "Don't Stop Movin'" by S Club 7. This single also secured Solomon a BRIT Award for "Song of the Year".

After returning to song-writing in the United States Sheppard began co-writing cuts with artists such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion, and Enrique Iglesias. He then went onto write Ryan Cabrera's “True” which charted at #4 CHR Pop and won Solomon a BMI award for Best Song.

Sheppard wrote the song “Shiver” for Natalie Imbruglia which went onto be a #1 Pan European airplay hit and Paris Hilton's first single “Stars Are Blind” which was a worldwide top #5 single. He has been also working with American singer Jessie Malakouti.

In 2011 Sheppard's releases include the UK Top 10 radio track Wonderland's 'Not a Love Song,'(Mercury UK) One Direction's 'Tell Me a Lie,' (Syco UK) and J-Lo's 'Everybody's Girl' from the Love Album (Island Def Jam).

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