S.H.A.D.O.W.

S.H.A.D.O.W Biography



Real Name: Gerald Washington

Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States



Want to see SHADOW live? http://www.myspace.com/shadow.superior

S.H.A.D.O.W. (Superior, Highly Advanced, Devious, Outright Wicked) but mostly a MC above others. Once told by Tech N9ne that he looks at him (S.H.A.D.O.W.) on the same level of everyone else in the industry and he thinks that he is better than most of them. To call him a rapper is an insult the magnitude of his talent. He is much more. S.H.A.D.O.W. is a true lyricist. He is a musician whose music tells a story. A story that captivates all audiences, audiences of diverse backgrounds, coming from all walks of life. S.H.A.D.O.W. proudly grew up in Kansas City and that is where you can find him when he is not winning battles across this country. “Pitch Weekly” called him "The Best Freestyle Rapper In The Midwest". His music has reached all corners of this county and internationally. His uncanny freestyle ability is also taking him internationally as he is now with “GrindTime”, the world’s number one rap battle league. (www.grindtimenow.com)

Now with his highly anticipated and arguably his best album, S.H.A.D.O.W.’s career and popularity is going to skyrocket. “Friends Orchestrate Enemies” is arriving February 20th. A staple in everyone’s music collection it will no doubt be. F.O.E. is collection of 16 songs that range from simply insightful to ingenious.

The first single “My Type feat. Ajay” from Friends Orchestrate Enemies is the arousing lead single that has S.H.A.D.O.W. delivering his intellectual lyrics imbedded with racy vocals over a freaky beat.

You will be able to hear or download this titillating album on most digital outlets. (Amazon, itunes, reverbnation, myspace) Don’t miss any of the exciting updates by follow his thrilling career on facebook and myspace. (facebook: S.H.A.D.O.W., myspace.com/shadow.superior, reverbnation.com/kcshadow816)

Do not miss grabbing his album in selected Best Buys or contacting him directly on facebook or myspace. Check his facebook and myspace regularly for updates.



I know you are dying to hear the album… here is a taste of what you can hear on his album:

“How come, nothing ever goes the way you plan it, I can’t scribe life in colors over a canvas” from “Friends Orchestrate Enemies”



With this album and his career he is without a doubt going to make an impact. He hopes to repair some of the negative press that “hiphop” has gained from the last few years. He also hopes to use his talent to inspire and find new talent for the industry.



SHADOW has many impressive accomplishments and numerous recognitions.



Understandably, his phenomenal freestyle battle record of 85 – 3 is beyond impressive. It is obvious why he is known as one of the best freestyle emcees in the Midwest.



Notably, he was invited to the Source Awards in 2004 to compete in Source Unsigned Hype Rap Battle. You probabl;y heard him on "Tech N9ne: Mizery Loves Kompany(2007)" and "Tech N9ne: Sickology 101(2009)".



His career has produced two mixtapes (Prelude To The Savior and Before and After) And two albums (Death Of A Salesman and Friends Orchestrate Enemies aka F.O.E.).



S.H.A.D.O.W. also had a noteworthy appearance on the cover of the XXL Magazine with Tech N9ne as well inside of the Source Magazine and the XXL



The greater Kansas City area knows S.H.A.D.O.W. for his significant hit single "Take Me Away Feat. K-May" in regular rotation for 4 months at KPRS 103.3.



March 2008 was exciting due to the Feature Story about his "Death Of A Salesman" Album in the "Pitch".



S.H.A.D.O.W. gives astounding, stimulating performances. He has performed at Verizon Ampitheatre, The Uptown Theatre, The Granada, The Record Bar, and The Riot Room.



Battled Mac Lethal at the sold out "Roc Tha Mic" Concert which featured Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Beyonce, and a number of other artists.



S.H.A.D.O.W. has collaborated with Royce Da 5' 9", Tech N9ne, Ebony Eyes and a number of other artists.



He has fans follow him from performance to performance. Jump on now and get ready because 2010 will be filled with provocative performances and more accomplishments and recognitions.



Jessica Peak