Introducing Shaya, The Bay Area’s Best Kept Secret

Bay Area emcee vetted by same A&R who discovered Little Brother, featuring production from Jake One & The ARE

(April 23, 2008 – Brooklyn, NY) After many years of honing his craft in the Bay Area scene, Shaya is finally set to make his official introduction to the world of hip-hop with his forthcoming release, Fallen Awake. Shaya is currently under the mentorship of iD, the same A&R guru who introduced the world to Little Brother. Fallen Awake will be released by Interdependent Media on July 29th, 2008.   Prior to signing with Interdependent Media, Shaya spent nearly ten years hitting the pavement in his native Bay Area slanging handmade CD’s and mixtapes at shows and on street corners. Shaya’s lyricism, determination, and charismatic personality caught the attention of many industry leaders but personal obstacles often prevented him from taking his craft to the next level. He did, however, perform regularly and opened up for Bay Area luminaries such as the Hieroglyphics and the Living Legends. Although Shaya and iD have known each other for years, they waited until the right moment to pursue the creation of an official release. Now, backed with the support of Interdependent Media, home to Canibus, K’naan, Tanya Morgan, Eyezon, J*Davey, and other artists, Shaya and iD are proud to finally release the fulfillment of the potential that others in the industry have always seen in Shaya with Fallen Awake. Devoid of the clichés and excess that have come to characterize mainstream hip-hop, Shaya succeeds in crafting no-frills, honest, and intelligent hip-hop music.   Fallen Awake is Shaya’s long overdue, debut musical statement, inspired by years of difficult times and a lack of deserved attention. The production by Jake One (50 Cent, Freeway) and The ARE (Lords of the Underground, K-Otix) on Fallen Awake provides a solid foundation for Shaya’s lyrical attack. “Proud,” which embodies Shaya’s clever, heartfelt musical approach, has already garnered underground attention. Under the manifesto of resurrecting “thinking man’s music,” Shaya considers Fallen Awake to be not only an open-palm to his listeners, but a chance to lay to rest the pains of his own life.

Young Trimm selected as one of four BMI “got next” artists

 

Lil Wayne, Teyanna Taylor and Sean Garrett headline annual BMI Showcase

Atlanta, GA - April 23, 2008 Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) will host their annual Unsigned Urban Showcase on Thursday April 24, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. Lil Wayne, Teyanna Taylor and Sean Garrett will headline an exclusive showcase featuring four rated “next” artists all vying for a developmental deal with Myspace/Interscope. A prestigious panel of judges includes: DJ Toomp, the Clutch, Don Vito, Chris Hicks (Warner Music Group), etc. will select the winning talent.

Young Trimm, along with rap group Hollyweerd, Brandon Hines, and Jarrod Benton were selected from hundreds of urban artists to compete for an opportunity to be signed to the largest on-line social networking community in the country.

Young Trimm to perform new single feat. The Dream

“This is a great opportunity,” says the East Point/ATL bred emcee. “I’m definitely going to bring it, but real talk it was an honor to be chosen. I’ve performed in shows with Hollyweerd before, they’re dope. But everyone on the bill is talented.”

Young Trimm’s distinctive southern drawl over Battery 5’s eccentric production has scored big on the underground scene. “We took Trimm’s southern roots and meshed it with the cataclysmic force that is Battery 5; rock, hip hop, soul, bass, and alternative and we got something that no one else is selling right now,” says Battery 5 CEO Gregory “GStakz” Smith, “Thursday night is going to be something special.”

The BMI Urban Unsigned showcase is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Luckie Lounge located at 375 Luckie St, Atlanta, GA 30318. For more information contact BMI at 404-261-5151.

Hear Trimm’s new single…………

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