Shawn Mendes fans could get some new music from the Canadian teen in the new year — and could someday see him in a film or TV show.
“He’s been in the mode of new writing,” Mendes’ manager Andrew Gertler told Billboard, who hinted there will be new Mendes songs out “sooner than later.
"He’s writing with and for a few other artists, and probably through next year, will have some interesting collaborations that come out between albums.”
Mendes is also "working on a few things like acting projects,” said Gertler. All this while prepping for his 2017 Illuminate tour. The singer will add up to 40 shows to the tour’s previously announced 44 dates.
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“Putting out new music versus touring versus a great acting role — it’s definitely a tough balance to strike,” his manager said.
Mendes released two albums in as many years — Handwritten and Illuminate — which spawned hits like “Stitches” and “Treat You Better.”
Gertler said Mendes just wants to keep his fans happy.
"You see what people in the industry, people like Drake, are doing, which is putting out multiple projects a year. Fans are consuming things at a faster rate, and Shawn wants to make sure that his fans have music constantly.”