Shad -"MGD (draft day dub)"

if you want me to play, 
pay me 
i can take free classes 
when im 80… 
 dog... why i gotta do it for ya…

New Shad. Draft Day.



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What I'm Watching: Shad - "Stylin" (feat. Saukrates)

Shad is fresh as fuck on the mic. Gotta credit Q aka ThroatChopU for putting me on to him. And I've been a fan of what I've heard from Saukrates as well so this joint produced by Skratch Bastid is a no brainer. Volume up!



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Download: J.PERIOD Presents... #RAGEISBACK

Released some days ago, J. Period blesses us with some more good music inspired by the book of the same name featuring even better than good artists.

J.PERIOD presents #RAGEISBACK, the official music companion to the acclaimed new novel, Rage Is Back, by best-selling author Adam Mansbach. Paying tribute to hip hop culture and its birthplace, New York City, #RAGEISBACK brings together an all-star cast of icons & rising stars for a first-of-its-kind hip hop storybook in the spirit of classic book-and-record sets. Featuring exclusive new tracks from Common (Billboard.com Exclusive) and Talib Kweli produced by J.PERIOD, freestyles from Black Thought (Read more at: Okayplayer.com ), The Kid Daytona, Blu, Homeboy Sandman, Shad and more! With audio book narration by: GZA & Danny Hoch.

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For official track listing, visit: Okayplayer.com

About the novel: set against the backdrop of graffiti-era New York, Manbach’s Rage Is Back delivers a mind-bending journey through a subterranean world of epic heroes and villains, and is already being called “the great American graffiti novel”. Rage is Back is currently Amazon.com’s “Book of the Month”.

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Chin Injeti "Peoples 1" feat. Bishop Lamont, Shad & Skratch Bastid

This joint is dope. Enjoy.

Grammy winning Producer, Chin Injeti gets some big backing for his upcoming, Peoples Mixtape. The Peoples Mixtape set for release Tuesday July 17th and will feature David Banner, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Shad, Bishop Lamont and many others. It will be a free download available through Wandering Worx Music. The First Single "Peoples 1" featuring Bishop Lamont, Shad & Skratch Bastid is available now on the link below. 

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Check It ... Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Videos Pt 1 + 2)

Finally got some videos from the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival here for you guys. With so many amazing artists hitting the stage, as a blogger, I'd have to apologize for the quality of these videos. As a fan, I was so into the show that I missed some opportunities to get videos of a few others, but no apologies here. Haha. From L.A. to Eternia, from Random Axe to Kanye West, I was able to get some good footage for those who missed it or those who wanna relive that day. Check out the first part of videos and make sure you stay tuned to part 2 coming.





Also, if you haven't, check out the pictures from the BHF '11 right here: No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn: Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Recap

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Gearing Up For The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

BHF 2011 headliner, Q-Tip

Canadian Rapper Shad

Yeah buddy, it's that time of year again. You know, when the Brooklyn Bodega rolls out their line-up for the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. O and I have attended the last few years, rain and shine. We've peeped some pretty dope live performances, enjoyed good food, drank and have met up with some fresh people.

BHF is where we met Lady Blogga for the first time in person after being cool for months online. BHF is where we met YC The Cynic, Dremur, Willie Green and many other dope NYC underground staples for the first time in person after posting much of their stuff on the site. BHF is where we met Jessica Estevez of iheartdilla.com for the first time after connecting online.

Eternia @ PAID DUES FESTIVAL by Ty Watkins

We're already looking forward to this year's event with its' headliner Q-Tip. But I'm also excited to check out Shad and Eternia, two Canadian artists who have been among my top 10 favorite music folks for over two years. I'm also excited about performances from NYC underground legend Homeboy Sandman and newcomer female emcee Nitty Scott. And they aren't even done announcing the line up, not to mention who Q-Tip may be bringing. I've already taken the time off from work. And word is a few other good people will be in town, including my boss over at skyyhookradio.com. I'm looking forward to building, networking and connecting with some good people again this year in Brooklyn. Are you down?

One of the hardest working members of the NYC underground Hip-Hop scene, Homeboy Sandman

The week-long Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival kicks off July 11 and culminates with the Family Day and Main Stage Performances on July 16. Throughout the week they'll be a salute to the DJs, the Brooklyn Bodega will have a recognition awards night, in addition to their education initiative and other events. I usually kick it for the tail end of the week. If you're in the city, you should make time. I mean, let's get together for drinks, they're on you. Ha!

In the meantime, look out for more updates as we approach the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival this year. Also, get out and support Show & Prove tonight, with some live performances from folks vying for their chance to perform in July on the main stage.

Stay tuned.

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Shad Interview x "Give You All I Can" w/Skratch Bastid

Shad drops off some new music and a pretty fresh interview. I'm a huge fan of Shad. The dude is so dope, humble and puts out some really good enjoyable music. Enjoy the interview and track.




Give You All I Can - Shad & Skratch Bastid


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What I'm Watching ... Shad "Keep Shining"

A great song and another fresh video from one of my favorite emcees, Shad. A dope tribute to women, of different colors and all beautiful in their own right. Enjoy.

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Shad Interview + Acapella (JUICE Magazin)

Ya'll already know I'm a Shad fan. I caught this recent interview with JUICE Magazin. Shad is definitely one of my favorite emcees. Enjoy the interview. Chea!

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What I'm Watching ... @mike_tompkins Feat. @ShadKMusic "Only Girl" (a cappella cover)

I caught this joint featuring Shad over on Shad's FB page this morning. Shad is a dope Canadian emcee who has been a favorite of mine for some time. However what really makes this video dope is Mike Tompkins. This is a really fresh a cappella cover of Rihanna's "Only Girl" track. Enjoy.

Our very good friend Mike Tompkins (Shad recorded The Old Prince at Mike's studio in 2007) has been killlllllling it with these videos lately. He asked Shad to join him on his latest.

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Interview: @DJHyphen interviews @ShadKMusic in Seattle

Shad on KUBE 93's Sound Session from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.

It was DJ Hyphen out in Seattle that put me on to Shad. I've been a fan since. Check out the interview after his show out in Seattle. Enjoy.

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Shad's TSOL Arrives in the US

Shad has arrived. I've had this album for a few months now but TSOL has finally been delivered to the States. This is definitely one of my favorite releases this year. If you're not up on Shad, use this album as an opportunity to get familiar. Or continue to sleep and miss out. You make the choice.



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TSOL [iTunes]

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Check It ... Shad "Rose Garden" (Remix) Feat. @VonPea and @Donwill

Shad is gearing up for the US release of TSOL, which is one of my favorite releases this year (I had it shipped from Canada earlier this summer). Anyway, ahead of the October 5 US release, Shad teams up with 2/3's of Tanya Morgan, Von Pea and Donwill. The joint is fresh. Check it and enjoy!

  Shad: "Rose Garden" (Remix) f. Von Pea & Donwill (Prefix Premiere) by prefixmag

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What I'm Watching ... Shad "We, Myself & I"

If you've been following the blog long enough, you know I'm a fan of Shad's work. Check the new video for "We, Myself & I" off his TSOL album. Video directed by Christopher Mills (the Don). Enjoy.



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Shad's "TSOL" in Stores October 5, 2010

Shad is an incredible artist. More importantly, he's a super dope person. I've been following this dude and his music for a little while. He is easily one of my favorites. His latest album TSOL is coming stateside in October. I fortunately got it out of Canada and can tell you, it's dope! You've probably heard a few of the tracks on this site or on The Mad Bloggers Show! I support the dude and his music! I caught this interview off his FB page and figured I'd pass it along.

Critically acclaimed, Canadian based MC Shad, brings his "TSOL" album to the US for his stateside debut on Black Box Recordings/Decon. Watch as he discusses the album and its inspirations, what the US debut means, and what Golden Girl he'd be if he had a choice.

"TSOL" In Stores October 5, 2010!

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Interview: Shad x @TheComeUpShow

Another great interview from TheComeUpShow.com with Shad. Shouts to Chedo! Enjoy. Oh and TSOL is dope!!!! (yeah, you've heard me say that already, haha)

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TMB's Track of the Week 7/9/10: "Telephone" Shad

Shad is dope. I've said that before and I'll probably say it again. His new album TSOL is just another fine album in a catalog of dope albums. The first time I heard "Telephone" it was kind of acappella, which allowed the lyrics to stand out. With a fresh beat x the lyrics, this track is crazy. Enjoy "Telephone", the track of the week.

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What I'm Watching ... Shad "Rose Garden"

This joint has been kicking around the internets for a few days and I'm just now checking it. The homie Shad is soooooo dope. Enjoy the visuals for "Rose Garden".




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What I'm Watching ... In Studio w/Shad

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"Didn't believe I was def until some checks starting clearing ..."

I don't need to say Shad is dope because I've already said that a number of times. Anyway, the homie Shad dropped his new album TSOL north of the border on Tuesday and is already the # 2 joint on iTunes in Canada. I'm still working on getting a copy of the new joint. Soon come. Like I've said before, Shad is a cool dude. According to his blog he's been getting a lot of love in Canada too with the project. This is a piece that the National Post did with Shad. Enjoy.

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Shad Interview on Sunday Night Sound Session (via @DJHyphen)

 "Maybe I'm not big cause I don't blog or twitter..."

I'm not sure how I got put on to Shad's music. It might have been DJ Hyphen that put me on to him or someone else. I really don't recall. I do know I haven't looked back since. Shad is a dope dude. He's definitely one of my favorite emcees! His new album dropped today "TSOL" in Canada. I had to reach out to my Canadian connect to get it. Anyway, the homie DJ Hyphen caught up to Shad Sunday night for this interview. I don't post interviews too often but I felt the need to post this one. Check it!

via @DJHyphen
"Shad is one of my favorite MC's and since his new album, TSOL, drops in Canada today, we had him call in to Sound Session to talk about the project, his writing style, when it'll be released officially in the US and more."

Blog post (full radio show) - www.theaudacityofdope.com/2010/05/24/sound-session-260-5-23-10/

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