Shad is real. He makes real music. He writes real lyrics. He producers real Hip Hop. I love Hip Hop, but at the same time, I’m quite fussy about what I will buy & listen too. I tend to lean towards the instrumental side of Hip Hop, however, every now and then, I’ll discover an MC and think to myself “Sick!”. When it comes to MC’s I have to believe what they’re rapping about. I believe Wu Tang, I believe Jurassic 5, I believe Mobb Deep & now I believe Shad.
Born out of Kenya and educated in London, Shad makes soulful, deep and upbeat music with intellectual, current and exciting lyrics. I had never heard of Shad until I was asked to write a piece on him. I’m glad I was asked. With his semi-rugged, sample based beats I quickly realised I had found myself a new regular on my iPod.
I’m keeping this short and sweet because there’s not much else I need to say in all honesty, except, check Shad out; NOW! TSOL will be his latest release on the 29th of November on Black Box/Decon Records, which will be available from all your usual places. But don’t wait until then, I highly recommend checking out his back catalogue, which includes When This Is Over, 2006 & Old Prince, 2007.
http://www.myspace.com/shad
2010
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