Cyrus DeShield

Musiq Soulchild – Songwriter, Feel the Real (2018)

• Key Tracks: Co-wrote “Start Over” (peaked at #11 on Billboard’s Urban Adult Contemporary chart) and “Party Life.”
• Recognition: Contributed to the Grammy-nominated Feel the Real, celebrated as one of the year’s best R&B albums.

• The song appeared during the final credits of the 2005 Hair Show with Monique.
• Licensed song for Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2018.
• Song placed in Film "The Water Boyz" 2024.

• Vocal producer and songwriter for American Idol contestant KayKay before American Idol.
• Supported indie artists in Boston and collaborated with industry figures like Slaine (actor/rapper) and Termanology (rapper)
• Active mentor to emerging Liberian artists, offering artistic development and career guidance.

• Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD), Co-writer and Vocal Producer, Three Stripes Album, 2017, Finally (#10 on Billboard Adult R&B), I'm Betta, Contributed to BBD's comeback, with the album debuting as the #1 indie release on iTunes.

Keyshia Cole – Featured Artist, The Way It Is (2005)

• Contribution: Performed on the duet “SuperStar” for Keyshia Cole’s multi-platinum debut album, helping shape its distinctive sound.

• Takes part in Grammy selections, impacting music evolution and criteria

• Founded to release solo projects and discover, develop, and groom emerging songwriters, artists, and producers

• Represented Liberia during the 2024 Olympic Festivities in Paris.

• City Winery Atlanta Residency

• Contributed to various songwriting and production projects, enhancing opportunities for growth in the industry
• Collaborated with other songwriters, musicians, and producers to arrange and record songs.

• Invited to perform for the President of Liberia in Atlanta.

• City Winery Tour with Musiq Soulchild - Performed at venues in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and Nashville

• Opening act for Kizz Daniel

• Guest performer on Miss Black USA (FOX) ( Live)

• Liberian Independence Day Festival Headliner

• Opening act for Davido

• Opening act for the Love Tour with Keyshia Cole - (Member of Metro City)