Hyphenated Canada: Shad K

Shad- I'm Back (freestyle)

K-OS, Kardinal Offishal, K'Naan, Swollen Members, Drake. Canada has a knack for pushing out great talent, and Shad is no exception. Born Shadrach Kabango in Kenya, to Rwandan parents, Shad started his journey through Hip Hop at an early age, being raised in London,Ontario...

Known wide as Shad K, his debut album "When This Is Over", was self-made and financed with entrepreneurial spirit and the $17,500 worth of prize money he won from Canada's 91.5 The Beat's Rhythm of the Future talent competition. His debut album is recognized for focusing on social causes facing the world. In 2007, he was signed by Black Box Recordings and released his second album, The Old Prince. In 2008, The Old Prince received a Juno Award nomination for Rap Recording of the Year, and was nominated for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize. If the freestyle above was not enough for you, peep the vids below. Shad is a heavy Hitter and a Heavy spitter. Shad K, you are Hyphenated...
Shad - The Old Prince Still Lives at Home

Shad - Brother (Watching)


For more from Shad K visit: http://www.shadk.com/whenthisisover.html

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