Shad (Shadrach Kabango) is quickly becoming one of Canadas most respected young artists. His sophomore record, The Old Prince, was received with top reviews by music publications across the board, and snagged a Juno nomination for 2008 Best Rap Recording Full Bio

"Shads a far better rapper than Kanye West" - - Okayplayer.com

"One of the strongest Canadian hip-hop records ever" - -Exclaim!

"Shad is Canadas Best Rapper" - - National Post

 

Shad (Shadrach Kabango) is quickly becoming one of Canadas most
respected young artists. His sophomore record, The Old Prince, was
received with top reviews by music publications across the board, and
snagged a Juno nomination for 2008 Best Rap Recording of the Year, as
well as a spot on the 2008 Polaris Music Prize short-list. After
completing 3 national tours in 2008, Shad will pack his bags and tour
almost 50 cities in the US on the 2009 VANS Warped Tour.

 

Shads growth as a musician really shines through on The Old Prince, which

completely smashed the music communitys already-high expectations.
Receiving 5Ns in Now Magazine, 10/10 on RapReviews.com, and equal
comparisons to Kanye West and Common on OkayPlayer.com, Shad became one
of the most talked about Canadian hip hop artists in 2008. Combined
with constantly touring his incredible live performance, and three
outstanding music videos (The Old Prince Still Lives at Home became
YouTubes #1 featured video World Wide), The Old Prince allowed Shad to
reach out and attract fans right across the globe.

 

Shad broke ground with his 2005 independent debut When This is Over,
which earned endless respect for its honest and clever lyrics and its
distinct musical aesthetic. Shad toured the album, selling out solo
shows, playing for campuses across the country, and landing opening
spots for the likes of Common, Lupe Fiasco, Classified and K-OS. His
constantly developing fan base and reputation as one of just a few
rappers with an excellent live show, landed Shad invaluable stage-time
at a variety of festivals including Hillside, the PTBO Folk Festival,
Wakestock and Manifesto.

 

With two instant classics under his belt, Shad continues to walk the humble path he

always has. He appreciates the chance to make and share his music, and he feels

really lucky to have his art received the way it is.

 

The Old Prince is in stores now through Black Box Recordings/Fontana North.

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