Red Shaydez

As BIA continues to make major headway nationally, other women are also making their mark. Acts like Vintage Lee, Brandie Blaze, Oompa, Malia The Model, Red Shaydez, Lord Ju and CakeSwagg offer a refreshing plethora of style both lyrically and visually. - Grammys.com

Red Shaydez – Bout My Business
Transition into Marie talking to Devin. - MTV

Interview - Hot96.9FM

Boston hip-hop scene launches national acts and local champions

There’s a case to be made for Cousin Stizz as our biggest contribution to the national music scene in a decade. Not since Passion Pit went global has an artist demanded this kind of attention. Not for nothing: Stizz became the first hip-hop act to win Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards in 2018, then repeated the feat in 2019. Although still chronically, ridiculously under-represented, hip-hop talent has made inroads at clubs, museums and festivals thanks to revolutionary art from STL GLD, Oompa, Cliff Notez, Dutch ReBelle, Billy Dean Thomas, Latrell James, $ean Wire, Brandie Blaze, Michael Christmas, Jefe Replay, Red Shaydez and more. Bonus cut: Worcester’s Joyner Lucas blew up even bigger than Stizz. - Boston Herald

The sultry appeal of Red Shaydez’s The Chillin’ In The Shade EP perfectly encapsulates the emcee’s alluring complexities. The usually optimistic artist is battling weariness on “Friendly” and her own existentialist crisis as evidenced by “My Conscience (My Own Worst Enemy).” She does, however, sneak in bits of joy (“You Like It, I Love It”). “Self-Care ’18” is a seemingly universal song in which Red Shaydez prioritizes her own personal needs and desires over everything else—and reminds us that once and a while, it’s perfectly OK to be a little selfish. - Boston Magazine

Red Shaydez has some of the hardest bars in the city. Period. She’s the total package; absolutely gorgeous, an incredible lyricist and has the stage presence to match. She puts on a SHOW. I don’t know very many people that can rap over a J. Cole beat and totally own it and make it their own. I usually have the stank face when she performs because damn, she good! - Boston Hassle

The program gives 14-18-year-olds a crash course in hip hop history, production, recording, and rhyme-writing. This immersive education is run by two Boston-based MCs — Red Shaydez of Dorchester and Imam “Flash” Bilal-Firmin of Roxbury — who draw from their own experiences as recording artists to introduce kids to their world.

“We’re like their label,” explained Shaydez. “We’re trying to show them what it’s like to be an independent artist.” - The Dorchester Reporter

There will be hip-hop performances from Somerville’s Forté and Dorchester’s Red Shaydez , whom Cliff describes as a “hard-hitting lyricist.” He said to expect “powerhouse” vocals from both the pop ballads of Andover-born Photocomfort and R&B stylings of “disco and sequin queen” VQnC . - Boston Globe

Here's the 2019 BAMS Festival lineup:

Eric Roberson (Headliner)
SambaViva
The Tee-Tones
Luke Bar$
Red Shaydez
NwaSoul
Cipherella
Choppa Tha Beatboxa
Ashley Rose
Cliff Notez
Optic Bloom
American Symphony of Soul
DJ Real P
Aleecya
ÁBI
Ädiana Ross feat. NOq
Dalaun
Safiya Leslie
Brandee Younger Quintet - WBUR The Artery

When rapper Oompa recruited fellow Boston based rappers Red Shaydez and Brandie Blaze for a show on Aug. 30, she wasn’t necessarily aiming to subvert the traditional narrative of hip-hop. “But I knew I wanted performers who were adjacent to me,” she says. “I knew I needed black femmes up on that stage." A femme is a queer, non-binary or gender non-conforming person who presents themselves primarily in a feminine way. - WBUR

For one, BAMS Fest is on track to continue last year’s party, which drew more than 2,000 heads to Franklin Park for a day of engaging music and arts. For this next experience, going down June 22, Morris and her team will bring, among some guests from out of state, local eclectic hip-hop artists Red Shaydez, Luke Bar$, and Cliff Notez, plus singer Aleecya, poet Ashley Rose, and dance troupe Samba Viva. - Dig Boston

From October 3-7, All Three Coasts festival, or A3C, brought the best in hip-hop to Atlanta with performances by Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne, Saweetie, J.I.D., Westside Gunn and Conway, Trina, and other absolute bangers. Also on that star-studded bill? Thirty Sonicbids artists!

Konvo the Mutant
Monty C. Benjamin
the fifth estate
Intre
Rugby Wild
izzy strange
BhadWaiz
James Lindsey and Company Band
Julius King
Cypher Clique
Jah Jr.
Mike Melinoe
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EquallyOpposite
MUTARI
GATSON
Red Shaydez - A3C Festival

For more info on the festival head to bamsfest.org. Check out the full lineup below.

Eric Roberson (Headliner)
SambaViva
The Tee-Tones
Luke Bar$
Red Shaydez
NwaSoul
Cipherella
Choppa Tha Beatboxa
Ashley Rose
Cliff Notez
Optic Bloom
American Symphony of Soul
DJ Real P
Aleecya
ÁBI
Ädiana Ross feat. NOq
Dalaun
Safiya Leslie
Brandee Younger Quintet - Killer Boombox

Boston Public Library and UMass Boston invite hip-hop enthusiasts of all ages to attend a free hip-hop event in the courtyard of the Central Library on Saturday, September 15, from 1 - 4 p.m. “I Emcee What You Did There” is the first in a series of hip-hop programs to take place at the Central Library and branches. Courtney Boston will host the event, with music by DJ Drew and performances by Red Shaydez, Mark Merren, First Lady Sarita, Sondro Castro, BYTC, Dasan Ahanu, and The Hangaz. The event includes a live hip-hop Jeopardy game.
Additional programs are scheduled for Saturday, November 10, at Teen Central at the Central Library, and at the Codman Square and Grove Hall branches in spring 2019. - Boston.Gov

While the tenth Boston Calling music festival brings in major national artists over the weekend in Allston, a show in Dorchester will create a space for local hip hop, something the festival has been criticized for neglecting.

“Boston Answering” will feature Dorchester rappers Cliff Notez and Red Shaydez, Somerville’s Forte, and VQnC, the lead singer of Boston-based dunk band Dr. Fidelity. - WGBH

“Red Shaydez is so cool that you probably will get flustered in her presence. The Boston-based rapper practices the art of self-care and basks in her own magnetic aura. See her at the Lilypad on Nov 10 to see for yourself.” – DigBoston - DigBoston

Boston’s Own Rising Star and Femcee Red Shaydez will be giving a never before seen Hip-Hop performance Live at HUBweek 2018! She will be accompanied by her longtime hype-woman Stephanie Millions, for a night you will never forget. -

Red Shaydez – Self-Care ’18

This one got the message (and vital one at that) – something that’s missing from much of today’s hip-hop - I Heart Noise

“We’re trying to push the mold to create a platform for marginalized identities, stories, and bodies in media through music and film to make their presence known through the events we put on,” Cliff said

Selecting The Strand Theater to house hometown talents Forté, VQnC, Photocomfort, Red Shaydez, on May 25th was a no brainer. - Boston Metro

Rising singer/rapper Cliff Notez continues his Sketchbook series at Atwood’s Tavern with Red Shaydez and Mint Grint. - Improper Bostonian

The Boston Public Library will host its first ever hip-hop show in the library’s stunning Central Courtyard, with performances by Red Shaydez, Mark Merren and others. The free event will also feature a live hip-hop trivia game show, a la Jeopardy. - WBUR

Red Shaydez is no beginner when it comes to music. Hailing from Boston, MA, she has been musically inclined since the age of seven (her father was in a rap group Killin' Field in the late 90's which introduced her to her first love: Hip Hop). Beginning her music career professionally as an artist and online radio personality on BlogTalk Radio (Red Shaydez At The Hour), she was able to learn a lot about the music industry.

Red Shaydez was recently featured on the "New Artist" segment on DJ Lord Sear's Show on Shade45 discussing her new release "Little Sabrina" that has a powerful message for all the young girls in the world. This visual has recently gone viral on various outlets.

Red Shaydez got nominated for "Best Female Rapper of the Year" in 2015 at the Underground Music Awards in NYC. Just year later in 2016, she became a mentor and advisor at The Hip Hop Transformation (a youth program in Cambridge,MA). She plans to become even more involved in her community in the coming months. She also released her debut album “Magnetic Aura” that received rave reviews.

Clilck HERE to learn more. - Boston GreenFest

This video is something the world heavily needs right now with all that we see on the News & Social Media. Super powerful message that can be useful for both women and men. Boston’s Red Shaydez does an absolutely amazing job creating here. We’re definitely glad she took the time out to really plan this visual too. It was a collab with LTD Films & Starr Power Ent’s own Starr Nathan for assisted direction. How many “Little Sabrina”s do you know? You can find this record on Red Shaydez’ most recent project titled “Magnetic Aura” which boasts 19 records available everywhere for you to get to. Until/before you check that out, take a look at this video & let us know what you think by commenting below! We’ll see what more Red Shaydez comes with. - The Museum TV

As the music industry embarks on a new era of stars, rapstress Red Shaydez is destined to leave her own imprint in the game. Her versatility and dynamic stage presence puts the femcee in a league of her own. She is being hailed for her creativity and party anthems. Moreover, Red Shaydez has a work ethic that is unmatched and she has built a loyal and substantial fan base with in hometown of Boston and beyond. - Hip Hop Weekly

Red Shaydez is a rising MC out of Boston, Massachusetts! Watch her latest video release titled “Little Sabrina”. - Underground Hip Hop Blog

Remember being a teenager and having to deal with peer pressure and low self-esteem? Thanks to social media the younger generation has it a lot worse than we did as teens. “Little Sabrina” from Boston, MA’s Red Shaydez documents what it’s like to cave to peer pressure along with some of the consequences that can happen because of how our society is today. The video executes Shaydez single as perfect as it can for this topic. - Hip Hop N More

As the music industry embarks on a new era of stars, rapstress Red Shaydez is destined to leave her own imprint in the game. Her versatility and dynamic stage presence puts the femcee in a league of her own. She is being hailed for her creativity and party anthems. Moreover, Red Shaydez has a work ethic that is unmatched and she has built a loyal and substantial fan base with in hometown of Boston and beyond. - SOHH.com

The Highlight of the show were Lotus Taylor with his witty wordplay and Red Shaydez with an emotional roller-coaster of a set. - Bay State Banner

Jesse Atkinson: Give us some background info as to who you are.

Red Shaydez: I consider myself to be a free-spirited yet, well-grounded individual that expresses her art through music. 'Red Shaydez' represents people of integrity that stand for something. I am an independent artist who has had dreams of gracing the national/international airwaves and television screens since I was seven years old. Music is a way of life.

JA: What is the significance of your stage name?

RS: When I was a little girl, my aunt took me to the store and let me pick out any pair of shades that I wanted. The ones that stood out to me the most were the red ones. Being that I was an only child, I use to come up with all these alter- egos and that day I became Red Shaydez. It has a unique spelling because I incorporated my nickname into it which is Shay-Shay. Over the years, my stage name holds much more meaning. Red represents passion and Shaydez represents my vision and how I view things through MY perspective. When you listen to my music, you begin to discover who I am as a person.

JA: Who is your target market?

RS: 18-30 year old Men and Women who like lyrically-inclined but catchy Hip hop. Red Shaydez represents the alpha women who are educated but knows how to balance a carefree lifestyle.

JA: What is your USP? (Unique Selling Proposition) and what sets you apart from other artists?

RS: I stand for something that most artists in the forefront don't. I have the persona of a "rapper" but I have a deeper meaning in my music without sounding self-righteous. I'm all about balance. Usually with artists, it's either black or white. I represent that grey area.

JA: What single or project are you currently pushing?

RS: I just released a visual for my latest single "Serena Williams" which can be found on ChillinInTheShade.com.

JA: What is the philosophy by which you live by?

RS: Live life by your own standards. Live your happiness regardless of what it looks like to others. Be unorthodox.

JA: Which artists have inspired you?

RS: Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and Nas to name a few. Those are some of my all-time favorites.

JA: Who does your production?

RS: I work with a variety of producers. I am excited about the Serena Williams effort because a female producer produced this record and from the hard-hitting instruments used in the instrumental, people would assume otherwise. I'm very selective in my beats, so what ever evokes an emotion out of me, I purchase the beat.

JA: What is your opinion of the current state of the music industry?

RS: The old me would have said it was horrible due to the lack of variety, but now I have to say it depends of how you look at it. Now there a tons of artists in the industry. It depends on your taste in music and what your searching for. People often say there's no good artists left anymore...there are--but you have to dig for it. You also have to be adaptive and learn the latest music trends as far as marketing. What once worked in the 90's no longer flies in '10's. You have to stay on your game.

JA: If you can change one thing about the music industry what would it be and why?

RS: I would bring back artist development and create affordable ways for artists to be discovered.

JA: Are there any singers that you would like to collaborate with in the future?

RS: I would like to collaborate with Jhene Aiko, Jazzy Amra, and SZA.

JA: What producer would you like to collaborate with in the future?

RS: Timbaland for sure. He is my favorite producer of all time.

JA: What is your favorite movie and favorite book?

RS: My favorite movie would have to be (there's too many to name). Crooklyn by Spike Lee. I have a film background so I really look up to Lee's work. My favorite book is My Sister's Keeper.

JA: What is your favorite part of your live show? How has it evolved?

RS: My favorite part is when I spit an a capella before my set even starts. My live show now includes crowd participation which makes it that much better.

JA: What is your website?

RS: www.ChillinInTheShade.com

JA: Any final words for the people.

RS: Make sure you watch my latest video Serena Williams and follow me on every social media platform @RedShaydez1. Thank you to all who took the time to read this. Peace and One Love. - Examiner

This joint is extra smooth. I don't normally compare one artist to another but just imagine is a trappy version of Lauryn Hill's " The Miseducation". This is real soul music with trap cadences. The whole concept of the song is about having a good time and promoting positive vibes.
This is a song that will easily cross over, becuase there isn't one person on this planet that doesn't enjoy "Vibin and Coolin" at least some of the time. Everybody from toddlers in diapers to grandparents (Possibly in diapers) and everyone in between can openly and actively enjoy. Family cookouts, the club, at the teen center, play this song anywhere.
It is very rare that someone can make a song like this and it works, but Red Shaydez finnessed TF out of this joint. This is super finnesse at its finest. Im excited to see what She has coming next.
The video showcases a bunch or beautiful cars, and even more importatnly, a bunch of beautiful people of all ages and "Shaydez".
I recommend this music to anyone who favors artists like India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Ab Soul, Big Krit, Nas, or Wiz Khalifa.
Pure Vibes... - Planet KXNG KO

Jesse Atkinson: Give us some background info as to who you are.

Red Shaydez: I consider myself to be a free-spirited yet, well-grounded individual that expresses her art through music. ‘Red Shaydez represents people of integrity that stand for something. I am an independent artist who has had dreams of gracing the national/international airwaves and television screens since I was seven years old. Music is a way of life.

JA: What is the significance of your stage name?

RS: When I was a little girl, my aunt took me to the store and let me pick out any pair of shades that I wanted. The ones that stood out to me the most were the red ones. Being that I was an only child, I use to come up with all these alter- egos and that day I became Red Shaydez. It has a unique spelling because I incorporated my nickname into it which is Shay-Shay. Over the years, my stage name holds much more meaning. Red represents passion and Shaydez represents my vision and how I view things through MY perspective. When you listen to my music, you begin to discover who I am as a person.

JA: Who is your target market?

RS: 18-30 year old Men and Women who like lyrically-inclined but catchy Hip hop. Red Shaydez represents the alpha women who are educated but knows how to balance a carefree lifestyle.

JA: What is your USP? (Unique Selling Proposition) and what sets you apart from other artists?

RS: I stand for something that most artists in the forefront don’t. I have the persona of a “rapper” but I have a deeper meaning in my music without sounding self-righteous. I’m all about balance. Usually with artists, it’s either black or white. I represent that grey area.

JA: What single or project are you currently pushing?

RS: I just released a visual for my latest single “Serena Williams” which can be found on ChillinInTheShade.com.

JA: What is the philosophy by which you live by?

RS: Live life by your own standards. Live your happiness regardless of what it looks like to others. Be unorthodox.

JA: Which artists have inspired you?

RS: Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and Nas to name a few. Those are some of my all-time favorites.

JA: Who does your production?

RS: I work with a variety of producers. I am excited about the Serena Williams effort because a female producer produced this record and from the hard-hitting instruments used in the instrumental, people would assume otherwise. I’m very selective in my beats, so what ever evokes an emotion out of me, I purchase the beat.

JA: What is your opinion of the current state of the music industry?

RS: The old me would have said it was horrible due to the lack of variety, but now I have to say it depends of how you look at it. Now there a tons of artists in the industry. It depends on your taste in music and what your searching for. People often say there’s no good artists left anymore…there are–but you have to dig for it. You also have to be adaptive and learn the latest music trends as far as marketing. What once worked in the 90’s no longer flies in ’10’s. You have to stay on your game.

JA: If you can change one thing about the music industry what would it be and why?

RS: I would bring back artist development and create affordable ways for artists to be discovered.

JA: Are there any singers that you would like to collaborate with in the future?

RS: I would like to collaborate with Jhene Aiko, Jazzy Amra, and SZA.

JA: What producer would you like to collaborate with in the future?

RS: Timbaland for sure. He is my favorite producer of all time.

JA: What is your favorite movie and favorite book?

RS: My favorite movie would have to be (there’s too many to name). Crooklyn by Spike Lee. I have a film background so I really look up to Lee’s work. My favorite book is My Sister’s Keeper.

JA: What is your favorite part of your live show? How has it evolved?

RS: My favorite part is when I spit an a capella before my set even starts. My live show now includes crowd participation which makes it that much better.

JA: What is your website?

RS: www.ChillinInTheShade.com

JA: Any final words for the people.

RS: Make sure you watch my latest video Serena Williams and follow me on every social media platform @RedShaydez1. Thank you to all who took the time to read this. Peace and One Love. - The AR Power Summit

If you don't know Red Shaydez yet, you will. Check out her new single Relapse about a young female MC who fell out of love with Hip Hop but soon regained an interest in her craft after a drastic lifestyle change. Be on the lookout for her upcoming release, Magnetic Aura EP is slated for a late summer release. For more on Red Shaydez, check out her website. - MassHipHop.com

Stay international with your goals - NotUpState

"I ain't perfect but I'm worth it more than what is on the surface"

Nobody is perfect and it's our imperfections that allow us to grow. Red spills her heart on this track and really shows how a female artists can endure the daily struggles of life and still come out on top. To look past what you see with your eyes and start to see with your heart. For me, Relapse allowed me "see" the person behind the mic - this girl is talanted and courageous and her lyrics will have you hitting rewind for the full dosage of fire. - HBdidit

Oompa's music advocates for resource access in underserved communities. She hosts and performs at showcases to raise awareness for representation. And she collaborates with local musicians, like Anjimile, Red Shaydez and Brandie Blaze, to elevate voices and the acceptance of a comprehensive sound. - NPR

“Shay known professionally as Red Shaydez, is a recent grantee of the Opportunity Fund. A self-funded local musician, Washington said money from the Opportunity Fund has allowed her to continue producing music and host events.

“The fund has impacted me in a great deal,” Washington said. “That $1,000 was money that I didn’t have, so it helped a great deal to be able to pay a caterer. I was able to rent a space and I was able to pay performers as well.”

Washington said support for such unconventional occupations is important, as artists make real impacts on their communities.

“Artists from all disciplines, not just music, we are what helps keep the city together,” Washington said. “We need a system to further our career, because unfortunately we don’t make the most in our full time jobs.” - The Daily Free Pass