Shad
Born in Kenya, and raised in London, Ontario, emerges one of my favourite artists and rappers to date, Shad.
Shad isn't your typical rapper. He doesn't rap about gangster life, guns and murder, instead he brings social issues to light through his music.
In a song from his first album, "When This Is Over" comes one of the most emotional songs I have ever heard. The song "I'll Never Understand" portrays Shads view on the Rwandan genocide. The song includes some very personal, deep, heart wrenching poetry from Shads mother and really brings to light the problems they are facing in that region of Africa.
From Shads second album, "The Old Prince", comes a musical masterpiece all wrapped up in one song, "Get Up". This song is about how Shad believes that people need to stand up for what they believe in, and do something about it, nothing can stop you. This song has powerful lyrics combined with an amazing beat consisting of many instruments and an electric keyboard.
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