Soul Hustle Radio (Lashonda Schofield)

Born in Valdosta, Georgia, a child of three
daughters, LaShonda began singing at the tender
age of three. When her mother noticed her
singing ability, at the age of 3, she encouraged
her to perform George Benson’s classic, “The
Greatest Love Of All” before a private audience.
Over the years, LaShonda would become
mesmerized by the musical and melodic elements
of Pop, Rock, Country, and R&B of the 80’s and
90’s, which greatly influenced her musical tastes.
Her artist influences include Teena Marie, Angela
Winbush, Anita Baker, Barbara Weathers and Sharon Bryant of Atlantic Starr, Sade, George Michael, Stevie Wonder, and many others.

As a young child, LaShonda’s family moved to Petersburg/Richmond, Virginia and ultimately, Prince Georges County, Maryland, where she sang in ensembles and competed in a number of talent shows. She began writing songs at age 1; her first song was affectionately penned “Candy Treat”. By the age of 17 she began writing songs and recording vocals at some of Maryland’s top recording studios. At the age of 19, she became a recording artist and was managed by the legendary flautist, Bobbi Humphrey. With aspirations of becoming an artist, as well as a songwriter, LaShonda surrounded herself by the best songwriters, having wrote lyrics for Ryan Toby of the R&B group “City High”. Through Richmond, Virginia’s Quiet Storm DJ, Mitch Malone, LaShonda was introduced to the legendary songwriter, Joseph Jefferson. Jefferson wrote timeless hits like, “Sadie”, “One of A Kind Love Affair”, and “Brandy”. Under his tutelage, she learned the true art of songwriting, as well as, the music business.

Nicknamed “DatGurl”, LaShonda’s skills have led her to having her music aired on Live! With Regis and Kelly (201). She has teamed with Arrested Development’s Tasha LaRae to create music for Tasha’s upcoming solo EP project slated to be released in 2019. LaShonda works directly with playwrights to license her original music for stage productions. Her first single from her upcoming EP release, “Wash That Man” is featured in the new film titled, “Shattered Love”. LaShonda’s second single, slated for her EP is titled, “My Rhythm, My Blues”. The songs melodic and catchy intergalactic groove is an ode to the R&B genre, while also serving as a lovers anthem.

 

Simply, LaShonda’s supple voice and honest lyrics will prove why she’s a singer worth your time.