Shabaam Sahdeeq

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Shabaam Sahdeeq
Birth nameMarcus Vialva
Also known asS Double, S-Dub
Born (1974-01-13) January 13, 1974 (age 49)
Origin Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresUnderground Rap
Years active1996–present
LabelsMarvial Entertainment
Website http://www.shabaam-sahdeeq.com

Marcus Vialva (born January 13, 1974), better known by his stage name Shabaam Sahdeeq, is an American alternative hip hop artist from Brooklyn, New York City. He first reached fame with Rawkus Records and was featured alongside artists including Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Kool G Rap, Common, Mos Def and Eminem. Shabaam Sahdeeq is notable for his work on the Soundbombing and Lyricist Lounge series in the late 1990s and the early 2000s. In 1998, Sahdeeq collaborated with DJ Spinna, Mr. Complex and Apani B to form the hip-hop collective Polyrhythm Addicts, a supergroup renowned for its pivotal role in the explosion of late 1990s indie hip-hop. The single "Not Your Ordinary: gained a positive critical and commercial reception, which paved the way for their first album, Rhyme Related, released in 1999, and widely regarded as a hip-hop classic.[ by whom? ] After this success, the group disbanded to focus on their individual careers. Sahdeeq's distinct voice and unique delivery catapulted him to mainstream stardom on the "Simon Says" Remix alongside label mate Pharoahe Monch. He is currently releasing music independently. Shabaam Sahdeeq's recent work has been receiving rave reviews in some of the biggest hip-hop publications.[ citation needed ]

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Career

In 1999, Sahdeeq collaborated with DJ Spinna, Mr. Complex and Apani B to form the hip-hop collective Polyrhythm Addicts. A supergroup renowned for its role in the rise of late '90s indie hip-hop. The single "Not Your Ordinary" paved the way for their first album, Rhyme Related, which was released on June 9, 1999, was referred to as "saturated with quality from top to bottom". [1] After this success, the group disbanded to focus on their individual careers.

In Sahdeeq's solo career, he featured alongside rappers Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Kool G Rap, Common, Mos Def and Eminem. His distinct voice and delivery led to mainstream success on the "Simon Says" Remix alongside label mate Pharoahe Monch. [2] Sahdeeq is also recognized for his work on the Sound Bombing [3] and Lyricist Lounge [4] series. At this point he was in position to launch his solo album on Rawkus Records. Unfortunately do to the label's loss of distribution his solo project was never released and he would ask for a release from the label to solidify a new situation with the up and coming label Raptivism. In 2001 the artist re-emerged with the single "Bubbling" on Raptivism Records which received radio airplay. This track featured on his first solo LP Never Say Never. [5] Four years later he released the "solid but not earth-shattering" Strategize: The Mixtape Album. [6]

Seven years after their first album, Sahdeeq re-united with Spinna and Complex, with Tiye Phoenix replacing Apani B. Fly Emcee, to bring out Breaking Glass. The Polyrhythm Addicts' long awaited second album was released on April 24, 2007 under Babygrande Records. [7]

Discography

Polyrhythm AddictsReleased
Rhyme RelatedJune 9, 1999
Break GlassApril 24, 2007
Shabaam SahdeeqReleased
3D bw Eat This Year2000
Arabian Nights bw Side 2 Side1997
Sound Clash bw 5 star Generals1998
R you Ready bw Concrete1999
Raptivism RecordsYear
Never Say Never2001
Comp/MixtapesDate
Soundbombing1997
Soundbombing 21999
Lyricist Lounge Volume One1998
Hip Hop Independents Day Vol. 11998
Dub Sessions Vol. 011999
The Beyond Real Experience1999
Hip Hop Soul Party Episode IV2000
City of God mix tape2005
Recognize now or realize later2006
Strategize The Mixtape Album2006
Lord of War Mixtape2006/7
Relentless 12009
Relentless 22012
Off Parole2010
Degrees of Separation2012

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References

  1. ↑ Strickland, Khalid. "Shabaam Sahdeeq interview". The Spizzy. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  2. ↑ "Overview Soundbombing". Allmusic . Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  3. ↑ "Credits Lyricist Lounge, Vol 1". Allmusic . Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  4. ↑ "Overview Never Say Naever". Allmusic . Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  5. ↑ "Review Strategize: The Mixtape Album". Allmusic . Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  6. ↑ "Overview Breaking Glass". Allmusic . Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  7. ↑ "Shabaam Sahdeeq". Discogs.
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