Shabaam Sahdeeq

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Who is Shabaam Sahdeeq?

Marcus Vialva, better known by his stage name Shabaam Sahdeeq, is an alternative hip-hop artist from BK, New York. He first reached fame with Rawkus Records and was featured alongside artists including Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Kool G Rap, Common, Mos Def and Eminem. Shabaam Sahdeeq is notable for his work on the Sound Booming and Lyricist Lounge series, which dominated radio in the late 90's and the early 2000. In 1998, Sahdeeq collaborated with DJ Spinna, Mr. Complex and Apani B to form the hip-hop collective Polyrhythm Addicts, a supergroup renowned for its pivotal role in the explosion of late 90's indie hip-hop. The single Not Your Ordinary gained a positive critical and commercial reception, which paved the way for their first album. Rhyme Related was released 1999, and is widely regarded as a hip-hop classic. After this success, the group disbanded to focus on their individual careers. Sahdeeq's distinct voice and unique delivery catapulted him to mainstream stardom on the "Simon Says" Remix alongside label mate Pharoahe Monch. He is currently releasing music independently. Shabaam Sahdeeq's recent work has been receiving rave reviews in some of the biggest hip-hop publications.

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  • United States of America

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on July 23, 2013

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