Shade Sheist began his career in 2000 by contributing the single "Where I Wanna Be" to a compilation executive produced by himself and local producer Damizza.
12 Facts About Shade Sheist
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Shade Sheist started writing music around the age of 10 and formed a performing group with his best friends that won first and second place prizes at local talent shows produced by ASCAP.
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Shade Sheist worked with producers Johnny "J", Howie Hersh and Ronnie King on his early recordings.
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Shade Sheist performed from 1994 to 1999 as Shady Montage, signed to Hollywood Records.
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Shade Sheist graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in 1997.
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Shade Sheist first performed commercially as Shade Sheist in 2000 on the song "If You Were My Bitch" from the compilation Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers.
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Additionally, Shade Sheist met Los Angeles-based producer Damizza, who worked as senior director for artist relations at Los Angeles hip hop station Power 106 and released a various-artists compilation titled Where I Wanna Be.
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In 2002, Shade Sheist released his debut album Informal Introduction through a deal between MCA Records and his own Baby Ree label.
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Shade Sheist stated that Dr Dre was a big help during the creation of his debut album.
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Emmis president Rick Cummings stated that his station played Shade Sheist's music based on listener tastes.
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Shade Sheist returned in 2004 with the single "What Would You Do" featuring Nate Dogg and Mariah Carey.
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Shade Sheist simultaneously unveiled his Gfunkisforever label with the release of the EP.