Shabaam Sahdeeq

Shabaam Sahdeeq
Birth name Marcus Vialva
Also known as Shabaam, S Double, S-Dubs
Origin Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Genres Underground Rap
Years active 1993–present
Labels Raptivism Records
Associated acts Raptivism Records, Polyrhythm Addicts, DJ Spinna, Mr. Complex, Apani B, Babygrande Records, Pharoahe Monch
Website [1]

Marcus Vialva, better known by his stage name Shabaam Sahdeeq, is an underground rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He has performed with such artists as Pharoahe Monch, DJ Babu, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli.[1]

Career

In 1999, Sahdeeq collaborated with DJ Spinna, Mr Complex and Apani B to form the hip-hop collective Polyrhythm Addicts. A supergroup renowned for its role in the rise of late '90s indie hip-hop. The single "Not Your Ordinary" paved the way for their first album, Rhyme Related, which was released on June 9, 1999, was referred to as "saturated with quality from top to bottom".[2] After this success, the group disbanded to focus on their individual careers.

In Sahdeeq's solo career, he featured alongside rappers Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Kool G Rap, Common, Mos Def and Eminem. His distinct voice and delivery led to mainstream success on the "Simon Says" Remix along side label mate Pharoahe Monch.[3] Sahdeeq is also recognized for his work on the Sound Bombing[4] and Lyricist Lounge[5] series. At this point he was in position to launch his solo album on Rawkus Records. Unfortunately do to the label's loss of distribution his solo project was never released and he would ask for a release from the label to solidify a new situation with the up and coming label Raptivism. In 2001 the artist re-emerged with the single "Bubbling" on Raptivism Records which received radio airplay. This track featured on his first solo LP Never Say Never.[6] Four years later he reeased the "solid but not earth-shattering" Strategize: The Mixtape Album.[7]

Seven years after their first album, Sahdeeq re-united with Spinna and Complex, with Tiye Phoenix replacing Apani B. Fly Emcee, to bring out Break Glass. The Polyrhythm Addicts' long awaited second album was released on April 24, 2007 under Babygrande Records.[8]

Discography

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Polyrhythm Addicts Released
Rhyme Related June 9, 1999
Break Glass April 24, 2007
Shabaam Sahdeeq Released
3D bw Eat This Year 2000
Raptivism Records Year
Never Say Never 2001
Comp/Mixtapes Date
Soundbombing 1997
Lyricist Lounge Volume One 1998
Hip Hop Independents Day Vol. 1 1998
Dub Sessions Vol. 01 1999
The Beyond Real Experience 1999
Hip Hop Soul Party Episode IV 2000
Strategize The Mixtape Album 2006
Lord of War Mixtape 2006

elm st h was featured on his need to give it up , proved to b one of the hottest tracks off his never say never album

References

  1. ^ Chait, Mark (May 21, 1999). "Black Star Drop a Bomb on NY". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/blackstar/articles/story/5919062/black_star_drop_a_bomb_on_ny%7C. Retrieved 19 January 2010. 
  2. ^ Strickland, Khalid. "Shabaam Sahdeeq interview". The Spizzy. http://spizzyblog.com/2009/05/14/shabaam-sahdeeq-interview-relentless-hosted-by-tony-touch-dj-ronin/. Retrieved 19 January 2010. 
  3. ^ "Overview Soundbombing". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r317929. Retrieved 19 January 2010. 
  4. ^ "Credits Lyricist Lounge, Vol 1". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r350739. Retrieved 19 January 2010. 
  5. ^ "Overview Never Say Naever". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r557922. Retrieved 19 January 2010. 
  6. ^ "Review Strategize: The Mixtape Album". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r822441. Retrieved 19 January 2010. 
  7. ^ "Overview Break Glass". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1027005. Retrieved 19 January 2010. 
  8. ^ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Shabaam+Sahdeeq