So I was in Denmark last week with Cutfather and David Kopatz and recorded a wicked song. I totally gave my all and I'm looking forward to hearing the finished product.
Whilst I was in the studio lovely and warm, there was an actual blizzard outside and the whole place was covered in snow!!! Brrrrrrr.
After 3 days of hard work and a snow fall blizzard, I then flew over to Sweden and of course there was even MORE snow there and it was a lot colder.
In Sweden I was back with Quiz & Larossi vocalling a track which I believe is a huge song. It's so exciting being back in the studio and hopefully you guys will get to hear new stuff very soon.
I attended Chelsea footballer, Didier Drogba’s charity event. I really admire what he’s done to help people back in his home town. His ambition was to be a football player and his dream was to save lives. He has bought land in his country to build a hospital. This I admire so much! He was a great host on the night and greeted everybody there and thanked them for coming. I gave a donation to his charity to help build the hospital. I wish him the best.
I also went to Wembley stadium to play in an Umbro event. It was a lot of fun but really cold! I really can’t wait to play here one day. I imagine playing a gig here and hearing my name echoing around the stadium lol. Now that’s something to aim for!!
Ive been back in the studio with up and coming producer Shaid. He is a great guy and together I believe we can create something special.
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all of the birthday messages! I am now 25 year’s old! Getting old lol!
I didn’t do much on my birthday this year . As you all know, a good friend of mine, Stephen Gateley, died last week and I attended his funeral.
I can honestly say Stephen was one of the nicest and kindest people you could ever meet. It was a beautiful service and the Boyzone boys did Stephen proud with their speeches and support.
You are forever in my memory mate. My love and thoughts are with Stephen's family
Just a quick update on what I've been doing over the last couple of days. I went home to Manchester and had a few meetings and also to visit family and friends. I attended my nephew Thomas's christening and myself and family had a great day and I'm sure Thomas did too. As you all know I passed my driving test, well I opened a new mini Lloyds BMW car showroom in Colne, Blackburn and as a thank you I was given a few BMW's to drive about in. First was a 1 Series white convertible and the next was a 3 Series red Coupe and until today I had a black convertible Z4...WOW! I was spoilt for choice. Now I'm on the hunt for my very first car - any ideas?! I'm back in London now and have a few A&R meetings tomorrow which I'm looking forward to so will keep you all posted. To all the fans who have sent and are still sending me Irish flags, thank you very much.
I've have had a fun couple of days so just thought I'd update you. On thursday I attended a charity event for sir Alex Ferguson and took part in my first ever game of golf with 18 holes . For a beginner I was Ok : )
It was a lot of fun and I'm sure there's enough time to improve. Later that night there was a dinner auction and live music which was great. I'm proud to say I bought something from the auction which I always do to help the charity it is in aid of. Alex ferguson was very down to earth and he was very happy that I donated to his charity. I think its important that you should give what you can and everytime I attend these events I always leave with something from the auction. I hope to help as many charities as possible.
I'm In london now and the weather is really good. I'm currently watching a gay awareness parade go by which is interesting. The place is packed.
I’m really sad to hear the news about Michael Jackson's death. It really shocked me. I still can’t really believe it’s true and that he was only 50 years old. He will always be remembered as a true talent and he was put on this earth to show us the gift he had. Rest in peace to a true legend.
Had a great time at my auntie's house a couple of weeks ago, she lives in Liverpool, Also went to see my nanna, very FUNNY woman. Also had a top weekend at my uncle's place in London. Went to his gigs and stuff, brought back so many memories of when I was doing the pubs and clubs. Had lots of fun. But back to work now as usual and I'm in Syco Music getting groomed for a new TV music show which will hopefully get commissioned before Christmas, exciting. Well that's what I thought. Instead I was being set up for a Punk'd style hidden camera show by none other than Louis Walsh, ejit LOL! He got me good. I ain't gonna give anything away just keep ur eyes peeled. Gig is still on Cork 19th June. Still recording for the album and keeping in shape as much as possible. Which to tell u the truth is pretty hard when I'm at me mum's house. Oh well, hope all is well with u guys, enjoy the nice weather. Speak to u all soon. Love Shayne x
Hello everyone. I know time is ticking on and I bet ur all eager to hear my new material, believe me I can't wait to release it. I'm busy as usual but ain't forgetting about u guys.
I went to Stockholm last week to record an amazing track with Quiz & LaRossi. Was great to be back - I love the city and I'm looking forward to finishing the vocals - it's a great track that I'm really excited about. Ur gonna love it! I've also been spending time writing and recording with the amazing Xenomania - the guys behind some of Girls Aloud and Sugababes biggest hits. When I was recording with them I stayed in oldest room in the hotel nearby, the Henry VIII room - huge four poster bed, real old looking and I swear it was haunted! Was really spooky! Bring on Most Haunted, that would be mint!
I hope ur all well and are enjoying the sunny weather that we seem to be having. Just so you know my driving test is soon, little bit nervous but excited to hopefully be driving by next month. Come on get behind me I need the belief lol. I promise u all its not long now but it will be worth it trust me.
First of all apologies for not speakin to u all for a while. I have been preparing as usual for the next album. I'm so into it that I can't think of anything else at the minute, I want to get this right for myself and everyone.
I'm training hard and believe me it's hard work when you've got an instructor, ha he's putting me through my paces, but it'll all be worth it trust me.
How's your start to the new year? I think it's goin well quick, won't be long before album is finished and I'm ready to show u.
Til then I'll keep u all up to date. U guys take care now. Arrgghh I'm really excited.
Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year and you're prepared for '09! Big thanks to everyone who came to my shows in Ireland... I did my final gigs of the Breathless tour and it was amazing! I wish it didn't have to end, it was so much fun.
BUT I am very excited about working on my third album, which is due to be released this Summer! This is my year! With you guys behind me. I am meeting with potential producers this week to try to get even more songs down... I'm even thinking about putting a duet on the new album... all your suggestions are welcome!
