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Four Artists presents Shad
Lineup: Shad SHAD – TSOL (Black Box Recordings / DECON Records / Groove Attack) Shad is certainly no stranger to critical praise, but he’s never let his presence in the spotlight affect his art. His fan base has graciously received both of his previous albums, but it was the Canadian release of his third LP, TSOL that piqued new levels of international interest, making evident a need for an extension to other audiences. The son of Rwandan immigrants, Shadrach Kabango’s unique first-world experience informs an appreciation for his role as a musician. Born in Kenya and relocated to Canada shortly after, Shad relished his adolescence growing up outside of Toronto where he became fluent in French and English. It was during these formative years that he was initially exposed to hip-hop culture, awe-stricken by the music of true- school graduates like Common, Rass Kass and Outkast. This trans-cultural upbringing rendered a well-rounded young adult, educated on hardship and cognizant of the many opportunities he had been afforded. After high-school Shad put his nose to the grindstone and wrote his first songs while studying business at Wilfrid Laurier University where he later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Sprung from his dorm-room and financed by the winnings from a radio song-writing contest, Shad’s first record When This Is Over was released in July 2005, and was characterized by overt introspection and social awareness. An unadulterated glimpse of young-adulthood, the self-made album bore promise of even greater accomplishments. When 2007’s The Old Prince was released on Black Box Recordings, critics immediately incorporated Shad into the dialogue among the most well-regarded MCs in North America. The Juno Awards, the most prestigious honor in Canadian music, nominated the album as Rap Recording of The Year. The Old Prince was also named an official contender for the cutting edge Polaris Music Prize that year. Einlass: 20:00 | Beginn: 20:00  |
