Shaya - "Take A Ride"

 

07.17.2008


"Looking for a notch I can call my wife and play house by the end of the night."


 

"Shaya has produced an album that reminds us of when Common first had Sense." - Hip-Hop Connection

 

The Song:

 

"Take A Ride" is the latest single from Shaya's debut album Fallen Awake. Unlike the philosophizing and reminiscing of "Proud" and "Industry Life," this track shows off Shaya's darker side and his wild womanizing ways. Over a laidback beat that is evocative of hot summer night cruising, Shaya tells the story of his honeys, from the virgin he met at a Motel 6 to the woman who didn't come up for air for 20 minutes. Shaya’s playful, tongue-in-cheek style is specifically emphasized when he rhymes, "Looking for a notch I can call my wife and play house by the end of the night." The track is the perfect summer jam for late nights, beers on the stoop, and blunts in the park.

 

The Background:

 

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. Shaya is currently under the mentorship of iD, the same A&R guru who introduced the world to Little Brother. 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. The album features production from Jake One (50 Cent, Freeway) and The ARE (Lords of the Underground, K-Otix). 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.

 

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Streams:

 

"Take A Rdie"

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Take_A_Ride.mp3

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Take_A_Ride.asx

 

"Thinking Cap"

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Thinking_Cap.mp3

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Thinking_Cap.asx

 

"Fall Back"

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Fall_Back.mp3

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Fall_Back.asx

 

"Industry Life"

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Industry_Life.mp3

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Industry_Life.asx

 

"Proud"

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya/Shaya-Proud.mp3


Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Shaya

Shaya MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/theroyalseal

 

Label site:
http://www.imculture.com/