Shad Star
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Shad Star is an English singer and performer from West London who is Signed to DJ Nasty & LVM
's label Nasty Beatmakerz. Although being from London his talent has not been unnoticed by established producers such as Rodney Jerkins
who has worked on tracks for his debut album. Shad and his producer Harmony Samuels have quickly made a name for themselves in the music industry and most notably in the US.
and is the youngest in a family of 3 children. From a young age it was clear Shad Star was musically gifted and at the early age of 13 he began performing on stages around London with his older sister and it quickly became apparent to his family a star was born.
mother Shad would be the first to admit that he has a unique blend of ethnicity and has embraced both cultures.
He attended Isleworth and Syon School
which has other notable alumni like Mo Farah.
that he began to get recognition from record executives and more notably the US. On a search for the next up and coming talent, Grammy Award
winning super producers DJ Khalid and DJ Nasty discovered the young Londoner and immediately booked him on the next flight to Miami after hearing his material and voice. Upon arrival in Miami alongside his friend and producer Harmony Samuels, they had a series of meetings and performances that would eventually change their lives. After performing in front of the duo Shad was signed instantly to their management company and record label.
Under the sponsorship of Dj Nasty and the support of Dj Khaled (We The Best Music), super producer Lee Major (The Inkredibles), Oddz & Endz and many other US producers, Shad moved to Florida in 2010 to build a body of work and material.
After penning his first deal Shad Star began work almost instantly and featured on London artist Pepstar's song 'Out The Dark' in early 2011. Then came his first single that would prove to be his introduction to the world by his new label Nasty Beatmakerz entitled 'From Above' which he co-wrote and was produced by Harmony who also produced two tracks on Chris Brown's F.A.M.E. Album as well as Chipmunk
's Transition. The video was released on March 23 2011. Although not officially released, 'Count on Me' is another track he collaborated with Harmony on and is turning heads in the US. Currently in the studio recording his debut album, big things are expected of the West London native who has impressed a host of established artists and producers such as Rishi Rich
, inkredibles and Ace Hood
to name a few.
DJ Nasty & LVM
DJ Nasty & LVM are a hip hop production duo consisting of brothers DJ Nasty and LVM . They are best known for working with today's biggest urban music artists such as Blood Raw, Ace Hood, DJ Khaled, Plies, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Brisco, Flo Rida, Rick Ross, Birdman, 8Ball & MJG, Juelz...
's label Nasty Beatmakerz. Although being from London his talent has not been unnoticed by established producers such as Rodney Jerkins
Rodney Jerkins
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. Jerkins received two Grammy nominations in 2011.-Biography:...
who has worked on tracks for his debut album. Shad and his producer Harmony Samuels have quickly made a name for themselves in the music industry and most notably in the US.
Name Origin
His name originated from friends and family that always believed he would be a star someday. Family members say since the age of 6 he was always entertaining the house by singing or dancing and has always been the 'star' of the family which also contributed towards his stage name.Biography
Shad was born on March 26, 1985 in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and is the youngest in a family of 3 children. From a young age it was clear Shad Star was musically gifted and at the early age of 13 he began performing on stages around London with his older sister and it quickly became apparent to his family a star was born.
Personal Life
Born and raised in west London to a Nigerian father and IndianIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
mother Shad would be the first to admit that he has a unique blend of ethnicity and has embraced both cultures.
He attended Isleworth and Syon School
Isleworth and Syon School
Isleworth and Syon School is a secondary comprehensive school, with sixth form, for boys aged 11 to 18 years. It is situated on Ridgeway Road, Isleworth, within the London Borough of Hounslow, England. The number of pupils is more than a thousand - up from eight hundred in 1995...
which has other notable alumni like Mo Farah.
Music
Shad has been singing and performing since early childhood and what started as a hobby became more career oriented in his teens. In his area of West London he was regarded as a real talent and after a number of EP's, performing around London and songs released locally it was not until he posted the song 'Breathe' on MyspaceMyspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
that he began to get recognition from record executives and more notably the US. On a search for the next up and coming talent, Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
winning super producers DJ Khalid and DJ Nasty discovered the young Londoner and immediately booked him on the next flight to Miami after hearing his material and voice. Upon arrival in Miami alongside his friend and producer Harmony Samuels, they had a series of meetings and performances that would eventually change their lives. After performing in front of the duo Shad was signed instantly to their management company and record label.
Under the sponsorship of Dj Nasty and the support of Dj Khaled (We The Best Music), super producer Lee Major (The Inkredibles), Oddz & Endz and many other US producers, Shad moved to Florida in 2010 to build a body of work and material.
After penning his first deal Shad Star began work almost instantly and featured on London artist Pepstar's song 'Out The Dark' in early 2011. Then came his first single that would prove to be his introduction to the world by his new label Nasty Beatmakerz entitled 'From Above' which he co-wrote and was produced by Harmony who also produced two tracks on Chris Brown's F.A.M.E. Album as well as Chipmunk
Chipmunk
Chipmunks are small striped squirrels native to North America and Asia. They are usually classed either as a single genus with three subgenera, or as three genera.-Etymology and taxonomy:...
's Transition. The video was released on March 23 2011. Although not officially released, 'Count on Me' is another track he collaborated with Harmony on and is turning heads in the US. Currently in the studio recording his debut album, big things are expected of the West London native who has impressed a host of established artists and producers such as Rishi Rich
Rishi Rich
Rishpal Singh Rekhi better known by his stage name Rishi Rich is a British Indian music producer born in Croydon, England and based in London...
, inkredibles and Ace Hood
Ace Hood
Antoine McColister, better known by his stage name Ace Hood, is an American rapper. He is signed to DJ Khaled's label We the Best Music Group and Def Jam Recordings...
to name a few.
Singles
- "Count on Me" (2011)
- "From Above" (2011)
- "Out the Dark" ft. Pepstar (2011)
- "Breath" (2009)
External links
- http://www.desihits.com/news/view/is-shad-star-the-next-desi-usher-20090615