Shinestone is a British Afro UK singer and songwriter of Congolese heritage, who was born 8 September in South London, London. 
 first discovered his ear for music in secondary school taking a keen interest into melodic R&B sounds alongside the influence of Afrobeats intertwining with his Congolese heritage. 
 With fluid harmonies and a flairy rapping style Shinestone first began releasing music on his own Soundcloud and YouTube channels. With his electrifying and upbeat sound, Shinestone mixes his love for "Afro French, Parents background Lingala DRCONGO “SINGING” Anglophone, Francophone merging an astounding sound paving his way into the scene. By naming it MUSIC ELENGI.