“Mr ShaoDow’s Achievements and Media Attention to date”

 

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Highlights

  • Trained in Shaolin Kung Fu in China
  • Named 4th in Oxfordshire’s Top Twenty list for 2007, Radiohead were named 3rd.
  • Released official single ‘Get Stronger’ featuring popular Grime artist ‘Ghetts’
  • The Get Stronger Animated music video premiered on SB.TV. It received over 30,000 views in 5 days and was the #1 Most Discussed, the #1 Top Favourited, the #3 Most Watched and the #3 Top Rated Music video in the UK during that time.
  • Small acting role in Shank the Film (released to Cinema’s in 2010).
  • Headlined the O2 Academy Oxford (September 2009).
  • Airplay on stations including BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 1xtra, Choice FM, Rinse FM, Kiss FM and BBC Radio Oxford.
  • Playlisted on Reprezent Radio (London).
  • Presented a ‘Music Special’ on Charge TV.
  • Two Front Cover appearances on Oxfordshire’s main music magazine, The Nightshift.
  • Performances at prolific venues such as The NEC in Birmingham and The Forum in Kentish Town.
  • Supported live artists such as Devlin, Akala, Chipmunk, Chase &  Status and Skepta.
  • Personally asked by Wiley to perform at his ‘Elusive Tour’ in Manchester.
  • Wrote a piece that was used as the theme song for The Mouth Cancer Foundation.
  • Single-handedly sold over 7,500 CD’s across the UK.
  • Independently released 4 singles to major download sites.
  • Received regular airplay on Channel AKA for the ‘Grime’ music video.
  • Performed at Eskimo Dance 2012
  • Booked for two UK Club tours with Love Social

2011

  • December 2011, Performed at The O2 Academy Oxford, supporting The Half Rabbit Foot Spasm Band.
  • December 2011,  Over 5,000 fans signed up to Facebook Fanpage.
  • December 2011,  Sold over 7,000 CD’s across the UK.
  • December 2011, Released the ‘Ignant’ music video. The video gained over 10,000 views in 3 days.
  • November 2011,  Sold over 6,500 CD’s across the UK.
  • November 2011, Performed at Zuby’s Album Launch Party.
  • October 2011,  Supported Giggs in at Gatecrasher in Nottingham.
  • October 2011, Sold over 6,000 CD’s across the UK.
  • October 2011, Supported American Hip Hop group Ugly Duckling at The Bullingdon in Oxford.
  • October 2011, Supported Breakbeat UKSP on his UK tour at 12 Bars in Swindon and Sound Control in Manchester.
  • September 2011,  Performed at Crystal Palace Sports Centre for The World of Dance Tour.
  • September 2011, Studio Interview with Reprezent Radio.
  • August 2011, Sold over 5,500 CD’s across the UK.
  • August 2011, Telephone Interview with Reprezent Radio about the UK Riots, also spoke about it on LBC.
  • July 2011, Performed at Truck Fest 2011.
  • July 2011,  Released the ‘Hustle Smart’ music video.
  • July 2011, Get Stronger played by DJ Allbury on Rinse FM.
  • July 2011, Get Stronger Animated Music Video receives over 50,000 views on YouTube.
  • July 2011, Sold over 5,000 CD’s across the UK.
  • June 2011, YouTube honours for the Music video:- #1 Most Discussed, the #1 Top Favourited, the #3 Most Watched and the #3 Top Rated Music video in the UK.
  • June 2011, Get Stronger Music Video receives over 30,000 views on YouTube in 5 days.
  • June 2011, The Get Stronger Animated music video premiered on SB.TV.
  • June 2011, Get Stronger played on Radio Cardiff by Moses Midas, Chrome Kids and DJ Cluedo and DJ Troopa.
  • June 2011, Get Stronger receives weekly plays by DJ Allbury on Rinse FM, (throughout June and most of July).
  • June 2011, Get Stronger played during MistaJam’s Daily Dose of Dubstep on BBC 1xtra (Played on two separate occasions).
  • June 2011, Get Stronger AK Remix played by Charlie Sloth on BBC 1xtra.
  • June 2011, Get Stronger released to all major download sites.
  • June 2011, Headlined at Mr Kyps in Poole with Zuby.
  • May 2011, Sold over 4,500 copies of ‘That’s MR ShaoDow To You’ CD across the UK.
  • May 2011, Radio Interview on Afro-disiac Live Radio (Bournemouth) and In2Beats (Bedford).
  • April 2011, Supported Wiley live at his Manchester Tour date.
  • April 2011, Sold over 4,000 copies of ‘That’s MR ShaoDow To You’ CD across the UK.
  • March 2011, Had a track on DJ Ames’ Mixtape hosted by Sway.
  • March 2011, Supported Devlin live at Barhouse in Chelmsford.
  • February 2011, Sold over 3,500 copies of ‘That’s MR ShaoDow To You’ CD across the UK.
  • January 2011, Announced new single featuring UK Grime Star ‘Ghetts’.

2010

Into my fouth year in the game and my first full year living as a full time musician. The first half of the year started off a bit slow but soon I found my stride with my CD sales clearing over 3,000 units across the UK. I managed a few higher profile interviews and support slots, went on tour and even appeared in a real life honest to goodness movie in a cinema.

  • December 2010, Sold over 3,000 copies of ‘That’s MR ShaoDow To You’ CD across the UK.
  • November 2010, Supported Akala Live at The Grove Tavern in London.
  • October 2010, Phone interview with Leigh FM in Edinburgh.
  • October 2010, Live Interview on Liberty Radio in London.
  • October 2010, Joined Zuby on his ‘Hip Hop Lives Tour’. Performed at various dates across the UK including Southampton, Oxford, Bournemouth, Wantage and London.
  • September 2010, Small feature in The Bournemouth Echo Newspaper in relation to the ‘Hip Hop Lives’ Tour.
  • September 2010, Sold over 2,500 copies of ‘That’s MR ShaoDow To You’ CD across the UK.
  • August 2010, Supported Skepta Live at Lava Ignites Oxford.
  • July 2010, Sold over 2,000 copies of ‘That’s MR ShaoDow To You’ CD across the UK.
  • June 2010, Sold over 2,000 copies of ‘That’s MR ShaoDow To You’ CD across the UK.
  • June 2010, R U Stoopid!?! Official Single Released to iTunes.
  • March 2010, Had a small appearance in cinema released movie ‘Shank The Film’.

2009

My third year promoting my music, and quite a big year with a second Front Cover slot, an appearance on Westwood TV and a chance to host a TV show, I had no intention of slowing my productivity.


  • December 2009, R U Stoopid!?! named 9th in Oxfordshire Top Twenty Charts

“Mr ShaoDow is a man on a mission. Whether it’s puncturing the ridiculousness of casual racism, or the idiocy of say-nothing grime wannabes, he’s in the face of stupidity everywhere, and never more so than on his most recent single, wherein he asks both friend and foe, “R U Stoopid?”. Now established as Oxford’s finest ever rapper, and surrounded by a regular onstage crew, plus producer Offkey, he’s more confident and fun than ever and he’s been taking his words and music around the streets of cities across the UK. Hopefully it won’t be long before a wider audience is following his rabble-rousing call-and-response anthems.”

(Nightshift, December 2009, Page 7)

 

  • October 2009, Review of me and LeeN Headlining the O2 Academy Oxford can be read On Page 12.





August 2009, Two years and three photo shoots later I finally had a picture worthy of a front cover. My second front cover appearance along with the interview can be seen On Page 4.






  • August 2009, featured on DJ Magick’s Podcast, big up to DJ Magick as always his podcasts are on point. It Can Be Heard Here
  • August 2009, Song ‘Unlike You’ (beat by Zaheer) received airplay on Radio One.
  • July 2009, Review of Headline gig at The O2 Academy Oxford.

“Mr Shaodow is, as always, impeccable. Masterful with the crowd and a true showman, he’s on fire tonight. Baby Gravy too are on form, Dale’s keyboards and Dave’s rampant bass lines are to the fore as Iona stalks the stage with the kind of assurance and arrogance that befits the band’s sound. When Shaodow appears mid set for a guest spot it’s all too perfect and fizzing with a undeniable energy that is palpable. Collaborations are a tricky thing to pull off, but you suspect that between them Shaodow and Baby Gravy could come up with something quite spectacular. A distinct victory for youth tonight then but dear Lord, it’s exhausting. We’re off for a nice cup of Horlicks and a sit down.”

Sam Shepherd (Nightshift, July 2009, Page 18)

  • June 2009, Made an appearance on Charge TV and hosted a music special.
  • May 2009, Made an appearance on Tim Westwood TV,  See It Here.


2008

In to my second year and I was determined to improve on what I had done the year before, this year was all about quality over quantity

  • December 2008, ‘Grime’ named 15th in The Oxfordshire Top Twenty Charts.

“Having set his bench extremely high with last year’s ‘Look Out, There’s A Black Man Coming’, Mr ShaoDow thankfully lived up to expectations on his latest single, a sweetly humorous side-swipe at say-nothing, image-obsessed grime artists. In this he was joined by producer Offkey, moving into funky electro house and a more dancefloor-friendly sound that didn’t distract from his fullthrottle, lyrically sharp rapping. A musical step up for the best rhymer in town and another reminder that humour is the best way to dismantle just about anything.”

(Nightshift, December 2008, Page 7)

  • November 2008, the ‘Grime’ music video was accepted by Channel AKA and received regular airplay for 3 – 4 months. Watch the video here.
  • November 2008, took part in a performance to help raise money for The Mouth Cancer Foundation, I also wrote a poem for them which later became the song Mouth Cancer. The article can be Read Here.
  • August 2008, a review of my performance at Truck Fest a fantastic festival held every year in Oxfordshire.

“Sadly lacking in tea, but brimming over with cider, we take a gulp and try to push our way into The Beat Hive – the tent that replaces the lounge tent this year. Mr ShaoDow is holding court and the crowd in the palm of his hand, simultaneously proving himself to be a consummate performer and British rap/hip-hop to be an easy equal to American efforts. Having read some embarrassing nonsense following Jay-Z’s Glastonbury booking that music festivals aren’t the place for hip hop, it’s a joy to see ShaoDow’s frenetic set. He’s clearly happy too: much as we love his music, we’ve always felt that his shows can be somewhat nervous and twitchy. Clearly the adoring reception has pushed him to greater things, as he prowls the stage, ranting into two mikes simultaneously and generally sending a tent full of dancers insane, whilst never missing a syllable of his excellent lyrics. Asher Dust helps out with the odd piece of singing and a nice red hat, but this is ShaoDow’s hour, and he deserves it.”

(Nightshift, August 2008, Page 18)

  • June 2008, appearance in Oxfordshire Music Scene magazine, showing support for Love Music Hate Racism on page 4 and and article I wrote on page 28. Both can be Read Here.
  • April 2008, ‘Grime’ and ‘Funky Grime’ received airplay on Choice FM.


2007

My first year taking my music seriously, I knew nobody in the industry, had nobody to help or guide me, just my Shaolin powers of persistence and some blessings from God. All I knew was I had good music and I was going to get it heard one way or another.


  • December 2007, ‘Look Out There’s A Black Man Coming’ named 4th in The Oxfordshire Top Twenty Charts.

“With UK hip hop still trying to escape from its American cousin’s shadow, local law student Mr Shaodow was this year’s most refreshing musical discovery, sticking to his roots and rapping about everything from working in a call centre to the state of British rap. This was the anthem though, a raw, witty, razor-sharp dismemberment of racism that dealt with bigotry in the best way possible – by royally mocking its absurdity. All this and kung-fu moves! The guy is a star in the making.”

(Nightshift December 2007, Page 6)


 





September 2007, Back when I was still a fresh faced rapper in my first year and I only had two half decent publicity pictures. I made my first Front Cover appearance on The Nightshift, Oxfordshire’s main music magazine.

 

You can read the full article On Page 4.





  • August 2007, An interview with BritishHipHop.co.uk can be Read Here.
  • April 2007, An interview with Blunted Presents, can be Read Here.
  • March 2007, One of THE MOST important written reviews I’ve ever had. I had decided to give my music a proper go in January 2007, had searched every local magazine looking for places to perform. I’d found one monthly event but past that I was struggling.  March 2007, after performing at one of the nights this review came out in The Nightshift, Oxfordshire’s main music magazine. After that I started getting just a few more gigs and just a few more opportunities, I made the most of every one and the rest, as they say is history.

“Tonight’s Delicious Music hip hop night exposes Oxford’s music scene to a still rarely seen side of local music; it also heralds the arrival of a young man who could become a genuine local star. Mr Shaodow – real name Elliot –is a London-born Brookes law student with a fresh, individualistic take on rap. His opening number exposes everything that’s great about him: `There’s A Black Man Coming’ is both socially astute but equally witty and warming: “Look out there’s a black man coming / People in wheelchairs get up and start running”.

Throughout a halfhour set Shaodow (a wordplay on Shadow and Shaolin) draws you into his worldview, a world away from rap’s macho bravado. “Anyone here got a job?” he cheerfully enquires before an acapella rap on working in a call centre that’s closer to slam poetry than mainstream hip hop. His rapping style is full of confidence and clarity with a sometimes machine gun-like staccato delivery and a neat line in self-deprecation. He sometimes looks like he needs to relax a bit more but given this is one of his first Oxford shows that’s not surprising and he’s laying his rapping and rhymes pretty bare with only the most minimal electro back-up, samples kept to a bare minimum.

There’s a moment of earnest romance when he comes on like LL Cool J, but it’s when he’s making more political observations he’s in his element and he leaves the best to last, ‘The British Are Coming’, an almost anthemic dissection of what’s wrong with and what can be great about UK rap (ie: stop trying to be American!) with a sing-a-long contribution from the crowd. It’s a great call to arms and signals the arrival in town of a real talent.”

Dale Kattack (Nightshift, March 2007, Page 14)


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