The first Zoroastrian pop/rock artiste since Freddie Mercury of Queen, Shayan has released his debut album 'Deliverance', through AMD via Universal. The first track on the album, 'Soul' is already an award-winning song. A gentle, yet passionate ballad that tugs at the heart strings, Shayan won the Honorary Songwriters and Performers Award at the Great American Songwriting Contest for his penning of the deeply profound lyrics and he was a top 5 finalist at the 2004 VH1 International Song Contest. It was also the first unsigned song to be played on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

Having produced, written, arranged and performed the 11-track pop/rock album himself, Shayan's sound has a unique sensuality and can be described as a combination of Elton John, George Michael, Dido, David Gray and Norah Jones, with each song oozing soul and emotion. With exceptional lyrics that stir the soul and music that moves the mind, Shayan's debut album, 'Deliverance' is already a huge hit with high profile industry professionals.

ABOUT SHAYAN

Born in India, Shayan studied at the prestigious and world-renowned Doon School, before pursuing a degree in International Trade Practices and Procedures. He discovered his gift for making music six years ago when he tragically lost his mother to cancer. Initially used as a vehicle to express his emotions, family and friends were amazed at how naturally music came to him and were impressed by the quality of songs he was producing - especially given the fact that he never had any formal training in the field.

His ability to play the piano, sing, write and produce songs seemed to come from an innate understanding of music. Sadly a year after his mother, Shayan lost his father to multiple sclerosis (MS) and promised to use his abilities to make a difference and hasn't looked back since.

With a BA degree already in hand, Shayan returned to college and within four years got a MA in Music Business Management from Westminster University and studied about music production at the Alchemea College of Audio Engineering.

He used his strong business acumen and set up an auction site on Ebay selling shares in himself. For £3000, investors would get 0.25% of his life's earnings. The feedback was phenomenal and he used the money to record demos and to research the industry. Once the demos were recorded he was advised to set up a company to safeguard the copyright.

Launching his label, FM Publishing gave Shayan the platform to seriously begin his music business. Despite having no production experience, an investor took a chance and gave him the opportunity to record his album.

Five years in the making, 'Deliverance' is the result of Shayan's passion and personal tragedy, which instigated his journey through music and his ability to communicate the album's core messages of Belief; Creation; Deliverance; Individuality and Soul.

TRACK LISTINGS
1. Soul
2. Born To Love
3. Reflection
4. More Than Life
5. Angelina
6. The Symbol
7. Son Of God
8. Individuality
9. Deliverance
10. Forever
11. Days Of Our Lives