Here’s the audio from our convo with Shad last week on OTA Live. Video on the way! In the meantime, TSOL is in stores now b*tches!

Part 1: http://www.zshare.net/audio/77858490359e2ec8
In this clip we get the Coles Notes version of who Shad is (in case you didn’t know) and we get Shad’s perspective on where he fits in the hip-hop spectrum.

Part 2: http://www.zshare.net/audio/778585802985aca0
Do rappers rap about rap too much? And get Shad’s reason as to why he doesn’t like to hop on every hot beat with freestyles (a la many rappers today).

Part 3: http://www.zshare.net/audio/7785864381b3d0ef
In Part 3 Shad breaks down the making of “A Good Name” off TSOL, we talk about his family and their support of his music career and get to know the academic side of Shad. We end off the clip with the official explanation of what TSOL actually means!

Part 4: http://www.zshare.net/audio/77858784679b4cfe
Shad talks about his collaborations on TSOL as well as the single/video off the album, “Rose Garden”. We also touch on whether or not creating music has changed Shad’s ability to just be a fan of music.

Part 5: http://www.zshare.net/audio/77859055044215ab
We talk in more detail about the “Rose Garden” video as well as the song “Keep Shining”. Shad also gives his perspective on the “where did all the females in hip-hop go” question and he breaks down why Shad doesn’t curse in his music.

Part 6: http://www.zshare.net/audio/77859201614b914e
In Part 6 we talk about how Shad’s road to success is one that should be followed by other upcoming artists and we get Shad’s thoughts on where the industry is at right now. The interview concludes talking about Shad’s upcoming tour with K’naan!

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