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Who Is LaShawn “Soloh” Millner? By: Virginia Lynn Photos courtesy of LaShawn Millner Soloh is a singer, songwriter and actor born in Eden, North Carolina with a smooth Rhythm & Blues swag. At an early age, Soloh knew that he wanted to be an entertainer. He got his beginnings in the church at the tender age of 3 singing in the choir. At the age of 13, he wrote his first song and from there he has not stopped. In 2007-2009, he worked for The Barn Dinner Theater where he had a jump start on his professional acting career. In 2008, he collaborated with his cousin rapper “Chillion” to form a duo known as “New Beginning”. They released their first album “The Demonstration”, which gave them both a great foundation and success. 2009 proved to be a great year for Soloh as he entered into numerous talent shows and won Second Runner up in Triad Idol competition. Later that year, he teamed up with “Team DaCapo” from WinstonSalem, North Carolina, and they have been working together ever since. Soloh has been a Carolina Music Award Nominee, former lead singer for the Winston-Salem Band The OSP (Old School Players) Band and is currently performing with his band in various venues Soloh” is an R&B singer whose active interest isn’t to “show out” just “show off”. His performances are packed with a menagerie of emotions, from dwelling in the state of love to dealing with loss and everyday life. Soloh is taking a somewhat different approach to R&B than most artists. He is more interested in the integrity of the music he both performs and records as an artist, rather than the allure of a half decent sales pitch and replication of the last hot hook on the radio. Soloh isn’t just a rat looking for cheese. He is a serious performer who knows what is needed to be done and isn’t afraid to do it. Soloh is the next artist you need on your roster. He will be certain to entertain and guaranteed to impress. Currently, he is working on the completion of his second solo album and he is looking to take over the hearts of many with his lyrics and meaningful ballads. Soloh can be reached at [email protected]. You can also find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soloh.music. Soloh will be the featured artist at a Post-Valentine’s Day Show, Soulful Sessions, with some smooth Rhythm & Blues on February 15, 2014 at Le Chateau Reece, 159 N. Fieldcrest Road in Eden, NC. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the show starts at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 per person or $15.00 per couple. To purchase tickets, please call 336.520.3864. If you are looking for a performer who will truly move the crowd and keep them dwelling on his, voice while they attend your establishment, Soloh is the artist for you. www.simplyelevate.com 21