Who Is Shajuan?
Well, He's Not Just That Guy That Over Dresses At Benihana...
Having Been Around For Awhile, Shajuan Has Been Called Many Things---> Singer...Songwriter...Chub-Chub...Producer...Irresponsible...Obsessive...And Of Course, Irresponsible Obsessive Chub-Chub.
Oh, And Let's Not Forget Useless...But Really Only When He Is Trying To Be Helpful At Benihana, Or Play The Drums. But We Digress...
Here Is What Others Are Saying...After They Finally Realize Who He Is..Or Isn't:
- "The music business often challenges us to match a voice you first hear with a face you have never seen. Accordingly, when you listen to a Shajuan vocal, it is next to impossible to surmise that the often soulful, always expressive sound you are hearing, is coming from whom you would actually see. A classic archetype; tall, dark, and handsome, Shajuan would likely remind you more of Clark Kent than Stevie Wonder, especially if you hear him play the piano. He's just plain horrible." - Illinois Entertainer
- Website : ILLINOISENTERTAINER.COM
- "Seemingly whatever the Shajuan vibe...Country, Classic Rock, Reggae, Contemporary Christian, Big Band, Even Musical Theatre..his orchestrations are literally all over the map. However, there always seems to be an R&B influence in nearly every note sung. From hard, funky gospel improvisation..to silky falsetto...to whispery, R&B mid-ranges..to rich, jazzy bass tones; Shajuan's vocal repetoire covers an immense amount of ground. It is hard to believe that such polished versatility can come from a guy who didn't even know how to make change, let alone sing until he was a college sophomore. Of course, most college sophomores aren't supposed to be 32 years old. This is not a bright man..." - Chicago Tribune
- Website : CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
- "With his developing production capability, his current material, along with this soulful, versatile style...Shajuan may not be an artist on the rise to popularity. But then again, the Public streams Kid Rock records by the boatload...So I guess anything is theoretically possible..." - Voyage Chicago
- Website : VOYAGECHICAGO.COM
- "Early in his career, a third place finish in the year end Amateur Competition at N.Y.C.'s world famous Apollo Theatre landed Shajuan return engagements, as one of numerous opening acts for Chuckii Booker, Colonel Abrams, Big Daddy Kane, and David Peaston. He also was able to garner studio session work for legendary producer/writers like Joshua "JT Guitar Icon" Thompson (George Benson, Joe, Alicia Keys, Etc.), and Gordon "Electric Kingdom" Bahary (Stevie Wonder, Ramsey Lewis, Herbie Hancock, Etc.). But before he could do any real damage with his Tupperware sales pitch, or his leechy personality...he usually got banished from the premises." - The Chicago Reader
- Website : CHICAGOREADER.COM
Industry Related Skills
Views & News
The Views & News page is the most frequently updated here at shajuan.com...primarily due to the idea that it is the only one we actually know how to edit. So let's just sit back, relax, and enjoy this journalistic section of (almost) essential information about the world according to a giant*, pseudo-celebrity* windbag (*once again let's not forget useless).
Views And News: "Loving That East Coast Swing Again - Yes Virginia, There Will Be French Fries On The Back Nine"
January - February - March - April 2025
This year, we will continue as a planet, hurling through space at 66,000 miles an hour, spinning on a 23.5 degree angle, and getting both closer and farther away from a humongous yellow dwarf star. Now does this mean our fair planet will one day be slow dancing with a giant cosmic acetylene torch? Mongo don't know. But it sure makes my sock tan seem insignificant. So I say, let's get practical - Shan't we? First of all, I know some of you are still without a satisfactory explanation as to how America could overwhelmingly heave a Part Time Garbage Man/Fry Cook back into La Casa Blanca. But let's try to look on the brighter side (Red Dwarf Humor). Prices, inflation, and crime are likely to decrease. No? In addition (and this is a huge plus for some of us linksters), at least every time the media catches the incoming President-Elect on the golf course, it won't be a total embarrasment to watch him swing. Unlike, past US Leaders like Bush, Obama, and Biden...Donald can actually play the game a little bit. And if you overlook the strokes he won't own up to, or the fact that he parks the cart next to the pin, he will at least look like he knows what he is doing. Moving on quickly - I know some of you people are looking ahead to Valentine's Day with all the reassurance of a Mike Tyson sensitivity seminar. Well, fret not everyone (guitar humor), Shajuan is here to help all of you little hoo-hahs with your main squeeze (70's term). And we all know how much of an expert I am in the field of human interpersonal relationships. So despite that, I do have a few pointers. One, we guys need to lose the phony candy/flowers routine. This is 2025 my peeps. Everyone knows the way to a woman's heart these days is with a set of high quality spatulas, and a competitive health plan. And Two, as far as you ladies can heave (there's that word again), if you want to really do something nice for the special man in your life...Let me tell you girls, a brand new coat of shellac on his ukelele never fails to bring a smile to his face. Not to mention the face of 3 out of 4* of his interested neighbors. (*Well, let's face it, not everyone is a lacquer fan). Anyway...Let's Strive To Keep Our Coated Ukelele More Alive In '25 - SJ :)
Media & Tour
The Media Section Involves The Idea That Shajuan Is Actually Responsible For A Poorly Ventilated Warehouse Full Of Music, Literature, And Performances On Stage And Screen...And Most Of It His Own Creation (Yeah...So What ?)
Well For Some Reason, Some Of It May Be Of Interest To A Few Or Maybe Even One Of You.
If So...You May Now Click The Links Below To Hop Aboard Shajuan's
Water Taxis Of Affection, And Get Magically Transported To His Media Bank 'O Fun (Impressive !)
Tour Stops
The Tour Stop Area Is A Relatively Deep History Of Mostly Impromptu Performances From Shajuan...Which Is Really More Threatening Than Most Of Us Realize. Maybe Some Of You Caught One Of These. If So, Just Leave Your Address, And We Will Refund Your Cover..Minus The Delivery Fees.
With The Legendary J.P. & Jenny At The South Barrington Bar And Grill On Saturday October 9th In Historic South Barrington, Illinois. Your Patience, Cat Calls, And Unmentionables Were Appreciated :)
J.P. And Jenny
South Barrington Club
With The Legendary Margaret Murphy Webb At Benny's Chop House On Saturday August 27th In Historic Chicago, IL. Your Patience, Cat Calls, And Unmentionables Were Appreciated :)
Margaret Murphy Webb
Benny's Chop House
With The Legendary Orchestra 33 At The Cedar Rapids Ice Arena And Grill On Saturday June 20th In Historic Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Your Patience, Cat Calls, And Unmentionables Were Appreciated :) .
Orchestra 33
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
With The Legendary Blue Olives At The House Of Blues On Saturday April 23rd In Historic Chicago, Illinois. Your Patience, Cat Calls, And Unmentionables Were Appreciated :)
Blue Olives
House Of Blues Chicago
With The Legendary Cast Of Guys Like Musicals Too - A Cabaret At Cafe 410 On Saturday February 19th In Historic Highwood, Illinois. Your Patience, Cat Calls, And Unmentionables Were Appreciated :)
Guys Like Musicals Too-A Cabaret
Club 410
Contact Info & Links
The Contact Info And Links Department Is Where You Can Get In Touch With Shajuan, Or Book A Connecting Trip To One Of Shajuan's Recommended Destinations. Unless You Just Want To Be Like Everyone Else, And Fly Direct To Links To The Stars..Kinda :)
Locations:
CHICAGO - SAINT PETERSBURG - LAS VEGAS - COAMO
Email:
Call:
+1 754 702 7271