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By: Curtis Sindrey – Shadows loom over CBC Radio’s arts and culture show ‘Q’, but this week the flagship production announced their new full-time host – JUNO Award-winning rapper Shad, promising a fresh voice behind the microphone. In our new interview with the 33-year-old hip-hop artist, Shad candidly discusses his thoughts on Q’s role in Canadian culture, … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – The North American festival scene is at maximum density. From coast to coast, there’s a wide range of them, complete with 2-3 days of big stars and bigger crowds. The question is: does that same formula work when it’s scaled down? Ontario’s Wolfe Island Music Festival has emphatically proven that can absolutely be the … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Since 2006, the Polaris Music Prize and the cash, “congrats”, or controversy attached to it, have remained worthy of a fight. Canadian artists have made creative and commercial strides over the years, and the Polaris Prize serves a fundamental purpose in this business sometimes best equated with UK’s Mercury prize. The prize … Continue reading
By: Krista Hessey – Shad made it clear in Toronto last night that he still has a lot to say. After a three-year hiatus since his last album, TSOL, which earned him a Juno for Best Rap Recording of the Year, the London, ON native proved what time, reflection, and a serious boost of confidence can do for … Continue reading
Photos by: Lauren Garbutt (@LaurenGarbutt1) – Acclaimed Canadian rapper Shad, who released his fourth album, Flying Colours, on October 15th via Black Box, performed at Mishun Nightclub in St. Catherines last night with Vancouver-based prog rock trio We Are The City and Niagara-based funk-reggae-hip-hop-rock quintet Theatre Crisp, who has shared the stage with the likes of … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Shadrach Kabango is a pretty busy guy these days. The London, ON-native just released his highly anticipated fourth album, Flying Colours, a record that contemplates individual identity and its components, including history, culture, and circumstance. When one begins to reflect on this is different for everyone, but for Shad, the time … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Many are content that quality, relatable, and positive hip-hop exists in a market saturated with oversized egos andtwerking, but nothing makes you feel more privileged of that fact than when you actually get to experience it live. Attendees of Shad’s show at The Opera House in Toronto last night can attest to … Continue reading
Venue: The Opera House Date: October 19th @ 9pm You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine Toronto on Twitter and tweet the following message: #Contest: Win 2 tickets to @shadkmusic w/ @WeAreTheCity in #Toronto. (cc: @theunioneast). Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! http://bit.ly/1embdRJ Like our “Shad/We Are The City” post on Facebook and send us a message with your e-mail address included. Send an email to aestheticmag@gmail.com with “Shad/We … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – On “Stylin’”, the lead single from Shad’s forthcoming album Flying Colours, out October 15th, featuring Saukrates, he comments, “I got fans that say, ‘Oh hey Shad, I hate rap but I like you/Well I hate that, but I like you/ At least, I like that you like me”. It is an encompassing statement … Continue reading
By: Calum Slingerland – Day three of this year’s Ottawa Folk Festival was something to get excited about, with some great Canadian talent on display, including Toronto based indie rock quartet Born Ruffians, London, ON-based hip-hop artist Shad and New Brunswick-based blues guitarist Matt Andersen, and a young west coast hip-hop superstar in Kendrick Lamar, … Continue reading
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