Sheppard J. "Shep" Solomon (born December 12, 1969, in New York City, New York, United States) is an American songwriter.

Biography

Solomon 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. His first hit co-write was Eternal's 1993 UK chart hit "Just a Step from Heaven". Solomon decided to focus on songwriting full-time and went on to contribute to 14 top 3 single positions in the United Kingdom and Europe, including his second UK number-one single co-write, "Don't Stop Movin'" by S Club 7. This single also secured a BRIT Award for "Best British Single". Solomon returned to song writing in the United States, co-writing cuts with artists such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion, and Enrique Iglesias. He then went on to co-write Ryan Cabrera's "True" Solomon co-wrote the song "Shiver" for Natalie Imbruglia which went on to be a #1 Pan European airplay hit and co-wrote Paris Hilton's first single "Stars Are Blind" which was a worldwide top #5 single. In 2011 Solomon contributed to releases such as 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). To date, Sheppard has had 140 of songs he has written or co-written recorded and released worldwide.

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