About

10x Motivational Author, Philosopher, Painter, Designer, Beat Maker, & Music Producer Shan Maurice is a modern day renaissance man with purpose. To not only innovate, motivate, enlighten, & inspire, but to bring a refreshing, unique style of beats, and conceptual original art to the world.

 

Born & raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Shan has experienced the ups & downs of life, hardships, as well as triumphs. He also knows how complex the modern dating/relationship dynamic can be, so he strives to bridge the gap of understanding between the sexes. Shan is well traveled, experienced, and learned at an early age how to understand human nature from experiences, and worldly observations.

 

A successful self-made entrepreneur, Shan has served as a motivational speaker to many. He also inspires other producers & creatives with his unpredictable, gritty yet elegant, melodic, cinematic signature sound of beats (MOJOVISION), and conceptual, abstract, raw style of drawings & paintings (SuRAWlism). He’s been making art since he was 5 years old. Creating beats since 2007. Worked with several artists around the world. Sold his first painting overseas many years ago for thousands. As well as several of his paintings & artworks in the US over the years. All independently with no backing, no middlemen, or any major support. Just pure talent, grind, faith, and determination. 

 

Shan has made history. He’s the first ever US black author to independently publish ten paperback books on the same day (5/23/20), along with a kindle version for each title. "The Truth Is The Hardest Pill To Swallow" series is his first bestsellling 5 star rated motivational book in a 3 part trilogy. Rated as the best motivational guide ever, many readers have also said he’s one of the realest authors ever. As well as one of the most versatile, creative hip-hop producers, and unique fine artists ever.

The overall theme of the ten books (each book is available on Amazon. Click menu or front page artwork to purchase) is to challenge and break down the stereotypical barriers in society. As well as to guide, and provide an arcane perspective on life, love, sex, dating, & relationships. His writing style is raw, brutally honest, vivid, but also accurate. He tells it how it really is with no holding back. That's what separates him from many authors nowadays. No sugar coating. No pandering. That's the way he prefers to get his point across.