He has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy Award winners Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Smokie Norful.

Born and raised in Harvey, Illinois, Mitchell graduated from Thornton High School and earned a degree in psychology.

As a songwriter, Mitchell has penned hits for Smokie Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Bishop Paul Morton.

On December 31, 2016, it was announced that VaShawn Mitchell has been appointed as the General Overseer of Music & Worship Arts of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

So Satisfied (1998) Another Chance (2002) as VaShawn Mitchell & New Image Ensemble Believe in Your Dreams (2005) Promises (2007) as VaShawn Mitchell and Friends Triumphant (2010) My Songbook (2011) (compilation album) Created 4 This (2012) Unstoppable (2014) (Some album covers read Unstoppable Extended Play on this 14-track LP.)