Shawn Mendes and Charlie Puth

Date: 17th August 2017

Venue: Prudential Center

Genre: Pop Music, Folk Music, Acoustic Music, Contemporary R&B

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He attracted a following in 2013, when he began posting song covers on the video sharing application "Vine". The following year, he caught the attention of artist managers Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to him signing a deal with the record label. Mendes went on to release an EP and his debut studio album Handwritten, whose single "Stitches" reached the top 10 in the US and Canada, and number one in the UK. His sophomore album, "Illuminate" (2016), was preceded by the single "Treat You Better". Both albums debuted atop the US Billboard 200.

Charlie Puth, an American pop singer, was born on December 2, 1992, and his hometown is Rumson, New Jersey. He suddenly became popular after uploading his self-made videos on YouTube and making covers. He has many talents in addition to singing, such as being a musician, songwriter and even a producer. Fans know him best for “Marvin Gaye”, his debut single in 2015, and Charlie’s fame came to him after singing “See You Again” cover (Furious 7 soundtrack). This single became successful internationally, reaching top charts in many countries, including Australia, Canada, and Europe. His most well-known covers are of such famous artists’ songs as Sia, Demi Lovato and others.

Some of his famous tracks include: Marvin Gaye, See You Again, One Call Away and many others.