Shad (rapper)
Shadrach Kabango (born July 18, 1982 in Kenya), known by his stage names, Shad and Shad K., is a Canadian rapper.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Shadrach Kabango |
Born | Kenya | July 18, 1982
Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Canadian hip hop |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Black Box, Decon |
Website | shadk.com |
Shad was born in Kenya to Rwandan parents and was raised in London, Ontario. He self-made his debut album, When This Is Over with a $17,500 cash prise that he won from 91.5 The Beat's Rhythm of the Future talent competition. His album The Old Prince was nominated for a Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year, and was also nominated for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize. His third album, TSOL was nominated for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize, a 2011 MuchMusic Video Award, and won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2011 Juno Awards.[1]
Discography
Albums
Shad has released three studio albums:
Year | Album |
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2005 | When This Is Over |
2007 | The Old Prince |
2010 | TSOL |