He released two albums Dilanda Cinta (2005)[1] and Suara Yang Ku Dengar (2010)[2] on the InterGlobal Music Malaysia independent label.
Trained as a chemical engineer,[3] Shanon has previously worked as a credit risk analyst,[4] human rights advocate and journalist.
Fellow singer-songwriter Ariff Akhir has also performed as part of the Cintas, and produced Shanon's second album, Suara Yang Ku Dengar.
One reviewer praised not only the play's take on issues such as hate crimes against transsexuals, homophobic bullying in schools, racism and religious fundamentalism, but also its comedic touches and bilingual dialogue.
His fortnightly Malay-language column, Secubit Garam, often took a light-hearted approach to serious political concerns through the fictional agony aunt Kak Nora.
In 2010, Shanon was awarded the Chevening Scholarship to pursue his Master of Arts (MA) in Religion in Contemporary Society at King's College London.