Shannon M. Hodges
Temple Hills, M.D.
Summary
Dynamic and creative Singer Songwriter. Expert in melody creation, Master of Ceremonies, emotional expression, excelling in audience engagement and studio recording, with a flair for harmonizing. My innovative songwriting style penned as "Message Music" embodies my life long experience as an African American woman and native Washingtonian.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Singer
St. Stephens Baptist Church
02.2024 - Current
- Minister of music.
- Mass Choir
- Alto vocalist with wide range able to take instruction and harmonize.
Independent Artist
Self-employed
08.2004 - Current
- Featured on various songs and projects with local artist (All Female Mixtape, Why Ent.; Shif-T da Knightchild, Phade2Green Prod.; Track Dealer, Madd Flow Records; DC Rap Divas, Ms. Spice; etc.).
- Created, produced, marketed and performed a 5 track EP, Destination Destiny. Funded by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
- A&R, Artist development and song writing for Midar Records (Darren Sheffield, Midar Cigars, CEO).
- Perform with several bands (VSOP Band and Show; Vivid Music Group, VMG).
Master of Ceremonies/ Published Songwriter
Artisan Entertainment
07.2003 - 07.2003
Co-writer and co-performer of Hustle Hard (ASCAP Publishing) featured in the movie Guilty by Association. Guilty by Association is a 2003 American action crime drama film written by Howard Gibson, directed by Gibson and Po Johns and starring Jeff Edward and Daemon Moore and features Morgan Freeman. The film also features Bryce Wilson in his acting debut.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Camp Springs, MDHigh School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara HS
Forestville, MDSkills
- Melody creation
- Harmony singing
- Vocal techniques
- Performing with choirs
- Music theory
- Songwriting
- Creative vision
- Emotional expression
- Stage performance
- Audience engagement
- Master of ceremonies (MC)
- Studio recording experience
Timeline
Singer
St. Stephens Baptist Church
02.2024 - Current
Independent Artist
Self-employed
08.2004 - Current
Master of Ceremonies/ Published Songwriter
Artisan Entertainment
07.2003 - 07.2003
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara HS
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