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1 Career  





2 Style and influences  





3 Discography  



3.1  Studio albums  





3.2  EPs  





3.3  Singles  





3.4  Guest appearances  







4 References  





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Shady Blaze
Birth nameRavalle Quinn
Also known asVelocity[1]
Born (1987-11-04) November 4, 1987 (age 36)
OriginEast Oakland, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • record producer
  • Years active2011–present
    LabelsGreen Ova
    Websiteshadyblaze.bandcamp.com

    Ravalle Quinn[2] (born November 4, 1987),[3] better known by his stage name Shady Blaze, is an American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California.[4] He is a member of the Green Ova crew.[5] He has collaborated with Ryan Hemsworth,[6] Main Attrakionz,[7] Friendzone,[7] and Deniro Farrar.[8]

    Career

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    In 2011, Shady Blaze released a collaborative album with the producer Ryan Hemsworth, titled Distorted.[6] In 2012, he released his solo album, The Grind, Hustle & Talent.[9]

    In 2012, he released a collaborative album with the rapper Deniro Farrar, titled Kill or Be Killed.[10] It was produced by Ryan Hemsworth, Friendzone, and Keyboard Kid, among others.[11] Impose included it on the "Best Music of October 2012" list.[12] Stereogum placed it at number 39 on the "Top 40 Rap Albums of 2012" list.[13]

    In 2013, Shady Blaze's song, "Rest in Peace R.J.", was included on Spin's "Rap Songs of the Week" list.[14] In that year, he released his solo albums, The 5th Chapter[15] and Green Ova's Most Hated.[16]

    Style and influences

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    Stereogum has described him as "a Twista/Bone Thugs-style fast-rap specialist who goes all melodiously mile-a-minute over blissed-out cloud-rap beats".[17]

    Discography

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    Studio albums

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    EPs

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    Singles

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    Guest appearances

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    References

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    1. ^ Marrack, Peter (October 14, 2013). "Shady Blaze is ... Green Ova's Most Hated". Respect. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
  • ^ "Shady Blaze dedicates heart-wrenching song to his son, 'Rest In Peace R.J.'". Fact. March 25, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ "Shady Blaze - Profile". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  • ^ Martin, Andrew (March 23, 2012). "Listen: Deniro Farrar & Shady Blaze "Go To Work"". Complex. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ Breihan, Tom (February 22, 2012). "Mixtape Of The Week: Shady Blaze The Grind, Hustle & Talent". Stereogum. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ a b Jenkins, Craig (July 20, 2011). "Shady Blaze & Ryan Hemsworth - Distorted (Album)". Potholes in My Blog. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ a b Capell, Frances (July 5, 2012). "Video: Main Attrakionz f. Shady Blaze, "Green Ova to the Top"". The Fader. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ Madden, Michael (October 18, 2012). "Deniro Farrar and Shady Blaze – Kill or Be Killed". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  • ^ Capell, Frances (March 6, 2012). "Video: Shady Blaze, "Intro Quick Time"". The Fader. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ Cooper, Duncan (October 4, 2012). "Download Deniro Farrar and Shady Blaze's Kill or Be Killed Mixtape". The Fader. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ "Deniro Farrar and Shady Blaze share the bleak Kill Or Be Killed mixtape". Fact. October 4, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ "The Best Music of October 2012". Impose. November 2, 2012. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  • ^ Breihan, Tom (December 21, 2012). "Stereogum's Top 40 Rap Albums Of 2012". Stereogum. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  • ^ Soderberg, Brandon (March 28, 2013). "Rap Songs of the Week: Future Breaks Up, Moans Quirkily". Spin. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ Marrack, Peter (May 16, 2013). "Shady Blaze - The 5th Chapter". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  • ^ Marrack, Peter (November 4, 2013). "Shady Blaze - Green Ova's Most Hated". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  • ^ Breihan, Tom (October 4, 2012). "Download Deniro Farrar & Shady Blaze Kill Or Be Killed Mixtape". Stereogum. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
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