SHADDOW

There’s no other way of getting to SHADDOW than for him to tell the story of his own life. As a Dallas, TX native, Shaddow got into music at a very young age. Listening to the old recordings his parents owned of Ronnie Laws, Al Jarreau, Stevie Wonder, and many others, SHADDOW’s love and desire for music performance was born. The music these Artists created made a tremendous impact on his young life as it soothed and aided in helping him get through a troubled childhood. It was no surprise that he would later decide to make music his passion and career.
Described as being a modern day Louis Armstrong, SHADDOW carries several artistic abilities - playing saxophone, writing music and lyrics, singing, and performing. To his credit, SHADDOW’s activities and experience is quite impressive. He is a Veteran of the US Army, US Army Band. During a tour in Korea, SHADDOW recorded and toured with Korean Funk Band WINDY CITY and worked with popular Korean Radio personality DJ Dorothy of Arirang Radio. He’s Recorded and Performed with Japanese R&B group READY SOUL. He’s performed and recorded with various other artists such as the rock band ONE NITE STAND, Hip Hop/ Soul Group KUUL-LA & GROOVEVILLAGE and many others in the DFW area. He has also been featured twice on We Talk Radio. He has two officially released singles - Worldwide Party (2012) and Don’t Stop Just Let It Ride (2011) – and his recent, unofficially released Prelude EP (2013). Shaddow is currently working on his next major project – Night Falls Suite – due to hit the latter half of 2017.

Just as Red Chakra (first track of his Prelude Album) implies, Shaddow defines his music and personality as being –
“…a new vibe & energetic style of music for the masses. I’m a Jazz Artist. I want to change the listener’s perception and experience of what Jazz is all about. My goal is to positively impact the music culture and the lives of people. I ultimately want to leave a global legacy and historic footprint in music for generations to come… one that people can be proud of… FOREVER. I want to create a movement that people of all ages, gender, and ethnicity can draw a positive energy from to live life in its fullest capacity” – SHADDOW
Establishing himself as an industry Musician/ Artist, SHADDOW ranks among some of the best in the industry of entertainment. With a blend of modern and classic pop, jazz, soul, and funk, SHADDOW has developed an eclectic style of danceable energetic jazz music. At first glance it may seem as if his appeal is toward a young generation, however, don’t be fooled. SHADDOW’s positive music and message is for a much larger audience, non-specific to race, gender, ethnicity, or social status. His platform of interest is mixing music, fashion, and import car culture into one type of lifestyle. It is from this platform that his energy and passion is created and driven.

“I am all about inspiring and empowering others through music, making a difference in the lives of people. Optimism, peace, creativity, uniqueness, and charity should be our passion. I intend to travel the world to perform music that will awaken people to realize their own infinite potential. My goal is to create experiences that draw out only the positive emotions of desire, faith, love, sexiness, enthusiasm, romance, and hope. My music celebrates the one and only Supreme Being that lives in all of us… the ONE who identifies and connects us all as being ONE Human Race” - SHADDOW

Here are testimonials of what some people have to say about SHADDOW, his musicianship, and person:
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TESTIMONIAL #1

“I had worked with Shaddow and his movement for a few years. He is a very talented Artist and has the drive and energy unlike anybody I have ever seen in a long time. He has been known worldwide for his wonderful music and talent. We have worked with him through AIN Music & Distribution/Blue Pie Records. We have watched Shaddow grow over the years to worldwide success. We are so honored to be a part of this wonderful artist and love watching him grow every day. We wish him the best in everything he does and love watching it turn into gold...” - Lisa Jett, Founder, L.M.D Music Enterprise a Management Company, Ohio


TESTIMONIAL #2

“Shaddow has always been an honest man to his life, his music, and to other musicians. You need to know him to love him. So I hope this new album is filled with his truth and it takes him to higher ground” - Taro Kijima / Dreamers Union Choir Director, Japan

TESTIMONIAL #3

“I met and invited SHADDOW to be a guest on the UTA Radio show. My staff and I were completely blown away by the creative nature of his music! We then invited him to be a part of our annual event called NEO SOUL, where he introduced his first hit single, "Don't Stop, Just Let It Ride". The audience was so blown away, that they chanted "SHADDOW! SHADDOW! SHADDOW!" until he performed the song a second time. Shaddow has grown to be one of my favorite Artists, not solely for the music, but because of his humble and gentle nature. I have enjoyed witnessing the birth of this unbelievable talent and I hope that he remembers us at UTA Radio during his international success. Thank you.” - Shaunta Wiltz (a.k.a. "Shea B"), Former Manager, UTA Radio (2007-2010).

TESTIMONIAL #4

“Playing drums for Shaddow was definitely worth it! He creates music from the soul. I think his fans would agree. I would definitely work with him again.” -John Finney DFW Drummer

TESTIMONIAL #5

"Working with Shaddow on this project has been a pleasure. It's been rewarding being able to witness his growth from the time we met up to the release of this EP. I'm excited to see what the future has in store for this talented musician." -Timothy "Twizz" Bailey, Bassist for Ariana Grande, Music Producer of "M" on Prelude Album


“I AM SHADDOW AND SHADDOWRYDERZ IS MY ARMY”