Last year, Canadian MC Shad followed in Kardinal Offishall and Drake’s footsteps and broke into the US market with his album TSOL. Now, Shad is following his LP with a new iTunes Session.
Recorded at Metalworks studio in Toronto, the six-track EP finds Shad recording new versions of previously recorded tracks and the first-ever studio recording of his YouTube a capella song “The One In Front of The Garage.”
In addition, Shad and post-hardcore band Alexisonfire frontman Dallas Green are offering fans the chance to remix their single “Live Forever” in a new online contest. More information about entry can be found at their website.
Shad is also preparing to tour the US with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis this April. The dates can be seen below.
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4/13 Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
4/14 South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
4/16 New York, NY – Webster Hall
4/17 Philadelphia, PA – Kungfu Necktie
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4/28 Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
4/29 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre
4/20 Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
In other news, T-Pain and Flo Rida will be bringing the heat this winter live on stage. With supporting artists Mann and Rudeboy da Niceguy, the two headliners will be hitting the stage at tomorrow’s 2011 Winter Heat Takeover in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Presented by the Parlay Group and Dr. Garcon Footwear, a portion of the Winter Heat Takeover’s proceeds will be donated to the Tyler McLellan Foundation, an organization that aids young athletes and their families in times of financial crisis. The event is also sponsored by Red Bull and Metro PCS.
Tickets for the concert will cost $40 at the door and $30 in advance. More information can be found at their website.
Finally, San Francisco group the Aztext have joined forces with local producer King Touchphonics for their latest EP Who Cares If We’re Dope? Vol. 2, courtesy of Elevated Press Records. The five-track EP is the group’s second release to date, following last year’s Who Cares If We’re Dope? Vol. 1 with producer E-Train.
The full tracklist for the EP can be found below.
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1. I Make Records
2. Doin’ What I Want
3. Cool Doesn’t Exist
4. Till the AM
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5. Tear the Moon Down
