Born in Kenya to Rwandan parents and relocated to Canada shortly after, Shad has nurtured a broad range of interests and experiences since his formative years, including, of course, a passion for music. Shad is a critically-acclaimed, Juno Award winning MC, regarded for his humour, honesty, and intelligence. In your hands you hold his much anticipated fourth full-length record, Flying Colours.

Between his accolades, tours and stints in the studio, Shad also completed a Master’s degree in Liberal Studies at Simon Fraser University graduating with an M.A. in 2011. With a supportive fan base growing around the globe, Shad has been hard at work preparing his 4th album, Flying Colours, hoping to continue to inspire hope and joy while exploring the depths of his ideas and experiences.