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So Good To be in Love

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Released: Jan 1, 2009

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So Good To be in Love
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Can't Help Myself
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So Many Questions
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Genre: Jazz / Reggae / Soul
Location London , Atlanta, Chicago & Dallas, UK
Profile Views: 67005
Last Login: 4/20/2012
Member Since 5/7/2006
Website www.shadyblue.com
Record Label Shady Blue Inc.
Type of Label Indie
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......FB.init("5b03d19206eb42ebe34fef1553f27b8a");..........Shady Blue on Facebook.. .. .. .. ........ ............... .......... .. When you think of Shady Blue think Maxwell, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Yolanda Adams & Shirley Caesar fused with some Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk & Afro-Beat – Definition of Shady Blue. Singer-songwriter, Inspirational writer & Entrepreneur Shady Blue is one of the hottest talents to emerge from the London music scene. Her unique vocal style blends the best of Soul/R&B/Jazz and Afro (her native African sound) forming music that will truly inspire a generation. She teams up with various producers and songwriters to create a new unique sound – Afro-centric Soulful Jazz. Shady Blue has been compared to a diverse range of artists, from Anita Baker to Sade Adu, From Jill Scott to Eryka Badu, from Norah Jones to Dido, from Alicia Keys to Rhian Benson to Viviene Green, from Shirley Caesar to Yolanda Adams. Shady Blue was born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa to a Nigerian – Yoruba father and bi-racial mother (half Ghanaian and half English) and moved to London as a teenager. During her early years, she was influenced by her father’s music - a renowned Jazz musician/producer in Nigeria & Atlanta. At the tender age of six (6), Shady started singing at her local church, when 8, became lead singer of the church choir. She delivered exceptional three part-harmonies and captured audiences with her soothing voice and wide vocal range (Alto, soprano and tenor). Shady Blue is not only a talented vocalist, but also writes; co-produces and arranges her music with instrumentation alongside producers. With her sultry looks, unique style, infectious charm and dedication, she is destined to become one of the biggest stars emerging from the music scene. This talented lady has always been very passionate about music from a very tender age. Her family home was a place of music and has always had a desire to become a great singer and musician. Shady Blue is inspired by artists and bands such as Michael Jackson, Incognito, (Earth, Wind & Fire), Rhian Benson, Fela Kuti, Alicia Keys, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, Eryka Badu, George Benson, Prince, Maxwell, Lisa Lisa, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sade Adu, Boyz II Men, Madonna, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar and many more. Shady Blue is also the director of Shady Blue Jeans Ltd a start-up fashion import and Retail Company operating in the UK, whose mission is to become one of the leading and most recognisable designer labels in the Jeanswear & Shape wear industry. Shady Blue is a successful singer-songwriter, with several TV appearances and chart success with released singles and Album. Her passion has always been Music & Fashion; she has had exposure within the fashion industry as a model while studying. Her portfolio includes photography and advert jobs for various companies. Her dream is to set up a dedicated and unique fashion label for women that promote a natural and healthy lifestyle. Shady Blue Jeans will be available on-line, through a professional and interactive website. In addition, Shady Blue Jeans Ltd will also be sourcing and offering chic tops and accessories like body shapers specifically selected to compliment the Jeans on offer. Shady Blue Jeans Ltd will expand from wholesale operations to high street clothes and department stores, where the products will be retailed in in-store concessions. Subsequently, the business will open a series of retail outlets across the UK & USA, with the flagship store based in London & Dallas. Shady Blue Jeans e-commerce website will also sell other fashion accessories and tops by other designers. Shady Blue Jeans will target women of all ages, races, shapes and sizes. Shady Blue will stock and promote jeans of all sizes, from small to extra large – UK Size 6 to 18. Shady Blue jeans will compliment curvy women and this will be a successful market segment. Many Jean company don’t recognise that women have curves! Curvy women really describes more than one type of figure: the shapely figure that has a high waist to hip ratio, as well as figures that carry a little extra weight on them. Either way, curvy women and curvy girls are getting ever increasing notice today. To be curvy is to be sexy. And curviness isn't just limited to hips and torso, but curvy butts also are a special group in their own. Some super-stars like Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez have left an indelible impression in our minds of what it means to be curvy. However, there seems to be a lack of curvy jeans available in the UK. It can be tough at times as many styles today offer a straight-leg and less shapely style around the thighs, buttocks, and smaller waists, Shady Blue Jeans will cater to the needs of the curvier women. There are countless girls out there that have been frustrated by the lack of nice curvy jeans. Distinguishing between jeans for curvy girls from regular jeans while shopping can be a challenge. Jeans for curvaceous bodies are very hard to find and Shady Blue Jeans is the solution to this problem. Shady Blue Jeans Mission is to celebrate and liberate the natural curves of a woman’s body. Shady Blue’s aim is to create the perfect fit for different silhouette that accentuates the curves of all women. Shady Blue Jeans will enhance the Beauty of the woman who wears them. Shady Blue says “there has been a lot of chatter as of late regarding the ideal body shape, but what is the ideal waist-to-hip-ratio? Well, there's no magic number, although you may have heard it was 36-24-36 (inches), or 90-60-90 (cm); but we like this new formula better: curvy + woman = sexy” The beauty of Shady Blue jeans is that whether the customer has a slender build and wants the perfect pair of skin tight jeans, or they have a fuller figure to lift and shape what they have, Shady Blue jeans can accommodate all body shapes. This is due to the mix of fabrics which can mould to a body shape, as opposed to the traditional cotton used in other denim. Shady Blue was nominated for 5 awards and won 4 of them listed below: - The WIEE (Women in Entertainment and Arts Awards) UK 2009: Best Female Singer - The NYAA (Nigerian Young Achievers Awards) UK 2009: Best Female Music Act - The BEFFTA (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts Awards) UK 2009: Best Female Act (UK-Africa) - Shady Blue was also nominated for the AMAs (African Music Awards) UK 2009 in the ‘New UK Artist’ category. - The WIEE (Women in Entertainment and Arts Awards) UK 2010: Best Female Entertainment Entrepreneur .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Shady Blue is not only a talented vocalist, but also writes, co-produces and arranges her music with instrumentation alongside producer Kayo. With her sultry looks, unique style, infectious charm and hard work, she is destined to become one of the biggest stars emerging from the UK music scene. .. .. ........ ............... .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Accomplishments: Shady regularly performs to large audiences, local clubs, musical piers and appears regularly on National TV. Shady Blue exudes confidence and style. • Church Choir at age 6 • Was a member of a 10-piece modern gospel group called Citizen K • Was also a member of an Afro Hip-Hop Group called JJC & 419 Squad • Was the lead singer of her girl group called Quali-tee which she founded • Was a session backing singer for many years and appeared with well known artists on CDUK, Top of the Pops, The Parkinson’s Show… • Performed at the MOBO Awards with Citizen K • Performed at the Nigerian Carnival 2007 (30,000 people) • Performed at well known venues such as the The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Opera House, The Alexandra Palace, Oceans The Afro Hair & Beauty Show, Afro Hollywood Awards, Various Jazz Bars in London, Various Beauty Pageants, Sound Bar & Café, Support act to well-known artists… Shady also performs with her dancers Deyna aka Bubblez, Shakira aka Shakz. All dances choregraphed by Shady's choreographer Eman. Permission To Please has also been play listed on the UK’s No 1 Station for Hip-Hop and R&B - CHOICE FM 96.9 & 107.1 FM. Please request for Permission 2 Please on Choice FM. Song written and produced by Kayo and House Remix by the one and only K London... ..Please request for Permission to Please by Shady Blue on Choice FM online or by calling 08700 702969 or text your request to 61236. ..http://www.choice-fm.co.uk/playlist.asp?am=3.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Shady Blue...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..You should create your own ..MySpace Layouts.. like me by using ..nUCLEArcENTURy...COM's ..MySpace Profile Editor..!.. ....
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Influences
Shady is inspired by artists and bands such as Incognito, (Earth, Wind & Fire), Rhian Benson, Fela Kuti, Alicia Keys, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, Eryka Badu, Gorge Benson, Prince, Maxwell, etc.
Sounds Like
Jill Scott, Shirley Bassey, Erykah Badu

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5 days ago

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God can make up for d lost time & bring opportunities ur path that u missed that will thrust u years ahead 2 bring u out better & stronger

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At d ABN TV sky 290 press launch

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Shady Blue - The Afrocentric Queen

Lord I pray u give me ur wisdom and understanding in all things & discernment for each decision I take - Psalm 37:30-31

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I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/KrH8HlLNMk ★ 3 HOURS ★ Collection of Lullabies - Lullabies for Babies - Music for Babies -

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Watching Kids praises with my son

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