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2011 was quite the prolific year for West Oakland rapper Shady Nate. In July, Nate teamed up with DJ Fresh to release Still Based On A True Story, and just three months later, on October 11th, Nate released his latest solo album, Son Of The Hood. He continues to release a string of visuals from both projects, and this latest video, for the single "Getting Paid" from Son Of The Hood, continues Nate's streak of gritty, street visuals.
As hinted with the single's title, "Getting Paid" is a tried-and-true street anthem, but one that succeeds by not sacrificing reality for fantasy."I'm out on that grind all day/ And I'm trying to get paid," sings VT on the song's chorus, before adding, "Cause, homie, I'm trying to eat." For his part, Nate does much the same as he balances the boisterous instrumental with a combination of slick talk and darker realizations, as he follows lines like, "I let my money talk for me, it's nothing I gotta say" by rapping, "Look out for them boys, they're trying to lock us/ In them decoys, they sit and watch us."
Watch Shady Nate's "Getting Paid" video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6O0xxFMlYo
Please post buy links for Still Based On A True Story: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/still-based-on-a-true-story/id447857396
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Background:
Shady Nate is no stranger to struggle and adversity. Born and raised in West Oakland's Acorn housing projects, Shady Nate learned from a young age to hustle and grind to get anywhere. His rapping career began at the age of five when he started writing his thoughts and daily experiences in a journal. These entries gradually developed into the lyrics that he spits today. In 2004 Shady Nate launched Livewire Records and subsequently recorded and released a full-length mixtape with Nas' tour DJ, Oakland native DJ Fresh. The buzz only got bigger when Nate released The Bofessional, which is regarded as his best mixtape to date. Riding high on his growing popularity, Shady Nate released The Gasman Unleashed in June 2009, and the album was quickly dubbed a west coast classic. His upcoming album, Still Based On A True Story, will be available July 19th via Fresh In The Flesh/Shady Nation.
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About
Clear Label Records:
Founded in Oakland, California in 1999, Clear Label Records has established itself as one of the top independent labels in the Bay Area. The company is owned and operated by Tajai Massey, renowned recording artist with the group Souls of Mischief and the crew Hieroglyphics; who brings a unique perspective to the label utilizing his experiences as a major-label recording artist turned independent label owner & successful touring musician. Clear Label is General Managed by Walasia “MJ” Shabazz, who has worked at the helm of independent record labels as well as edited major music publications including Complex and The Source. Clear Label is home to recording artists of many genres such as Chris Marsol, Baby Jaymes, FAMSYRK, Deep Rooted, Mr. Brady, Tears For Grace, League510, Cisum Tomorrow, Moses Music, Dolla Will and more. Through a partnership with Pushing the Beat (PTB) the label is also home to Oakland’s hottest "street" artists including Beeda Weeda, and Shady Nate. In 2012, CLR will be releasing projects from Tajai of Souls of Mischief, Cisum Tomorrow, Baby Jaymes, Beeda Weeda, FAMSYRK, SyrkHouse, C-Shaw, League510, Molly's Dirty Water, Tears For Grace, Moses Music, Soul King (via the NOOR SCIENCE imprint) and more. For more information, please visit http://www.clearlabelrecords.com
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