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Shad TSOL Black Box Recordings : 2010 86 Posted on 09/30/2010 It’s hard to come by a balanced hip-hop album these days with the right amount of humor, wit, musical variety, production, and of course, lyricism. Often times rappers will attempt to include too much of these factors into one body of work at the [...]

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Made You Look Radio recently had a phone interview with k-os. The phone call cuts out in the end before they were able to ask all the questions they wanted to. Listen [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Here via Made You Look Radio They also had an interview with Shad. You can [...]

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I was born long ago I am the chosen, I’m the one I have come – to save the day And I won’t leave until I’m done So that’s why – you’ve got to try You’ve got to breathe and have some fun Though I’m not paid- I play this game And I won’t stop [...]

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Vancouver, B.C. – Shad is more than just another intelligent emcee. He uses simple language to convey complex ideas. You can watch YouTube videos where he freestyles endlessly with solid narrative that is free of verbal clutter and dirty old cliches. When he isn’t making music, Shad is running circles around academics. He has an [...]

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Dark clouds filled the sky above, rain continued to come down, and green grass turned brown under the feet of the people who anxiously waited for the start Shad’s set. He was the opening act for K’naan at the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouver tonight. After he completed his own sound check, Shad got [...]

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Shad from The Eyeopener on Vimeo. Shad performed at this years RSU parade and picnic. A graduate of Wilfred Laurier University, Shad recorded his first album in his last year of studies and recently was nominated for the Polaris music prize. His latest album, TSOL, has spawned numerous hits including Rose Garden and Ya I [...]

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Are you guys ready for this? Another addition to the build up of his album release in the States on October 5th. The remix features Von Pea and Donwill on the first and third verse, respectively, while SHAD puts down a new verse in between. Be sure to catch SHAD on tour with k-os and [...]

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photos by @delineated The 2010 Polaris Music Prize was presented live online on MuchMusic.com today. Congratulations to Shad for being nominated for the second time and Karkwa as the winner of the prize and $20,000. Following an amazing performance from Owen Pallet, who was accompanied by a guitarist/bassist, drummer, and horn section, Shad hit the [...]

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Artist: Shad (www.shadk.com) Song: We, Myself & I Song Producer: Me&John Album: TSOL Label: Black Box Music / Decon Records Video Director: Christopher Mills (the Don) Video Producer: Vision Entertainment

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