November 20 will see the release of SHADE’s much-anticipated EP titled SHADED VIEW. This is his full debut project following the success of his two singles released in 2019!
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The 7-tracked EP was initially scheduled to drop in March 2020; however, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the production to halt as the country went into lockdown. Although discouraging, the ‘downtime’ gave SHADE an opportunity to rework the project, resulting in a fresh take and vibey body of work that will ignite the party spirit.
SHADE’s journey began in 2017 as an Urban Afro-Soul performer and has continued to evolve and expand his creativity, ultimately inspiring the approach to his current work. The SHADED VIEW is a true representation of SHADE’s innovative artistry as he integrated his Afro-Soul influence in the AmaPiano sound.
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“This musical ‘rebrand’ is scary but necessary; I’ve always wanted to communicate my state of being/mind through the energy embedded into the music I produce. When I first started, Afro-Soul was a viable outlet to deliver my message, however, I’ve grown into a space of always seeking to fill the need to create something rarely done and interesting. This work essentially states that perspective expands as one grows and experiences – creativity only thrives in a place where boundaries are constantly pushed.”
The SHADED VIEW EP captures various facets of SHADE’s life, providing a glimpse into his feels, love, drama, identity, and growth. On production, he teamed up with the power DJ duo, Ts Musiq SA, who co-produced his 2019 smash hit single One Night. This is a meeting of the explosive talent from KwaNdebele, a colorful Bantustan in the Mpumalanga province where SHADE also grew up.
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“This work is an example of where the world is going following the pandemic; conducting business successfully virtually. Putting this together with them (Ts Musiq SA) while I was in Pretoria and they were in Mpumalanga was an interesting process; we maximized technology. The physical energy we usually share under normal circumstances was just as present (virtually) as we called, skyped and WhatsApp, exchanging ideas in producing this dear piece of work.”
The project drops on 20 November in over 15 digital music download and streaming stores. The tracklist features party starters such as Bamba Lana, Isigubhu, Sauce, Imvula, and Phakade.
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The EP can be pre-saved/added to your playlist [HERE]. Find SHADE on Twitter & Instagram @shade_worldwide.
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