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Singer
Mesmerizing the World with Afro-Jazz Soul
Shady Blue captivates audiences from Lagos to London with her powerful voice and vibrant blend of African rhythms and contemporary jazz, sharing her journey on renowned stages worldwide.
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Background ShadyBlue
Shady Blue is an Afrocentric Soul Singer, who has been crafting her unique style comparable to Alicia Myers, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Regina Belle, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and many others. Her style is a fusion of Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk & Afro-Beat – this blend of sound defines Shady Blue (the Queen of Afrocentric Soulful Jazz). In summary, Sade Aboderin popularly referred to as Shady Blue is a prolific Singer-songwriter, Inspirational writer/speaker & Entrepreneur, Shady Blue is one of the hottest talents to emerge from the UK music scene and based in London. Her unique vocal style blends the best of Soul/R&B/Jazz and Afro sound (her native African sound) forming music that will truly inspire a generation – Afrocentric Soulful Jazz. She continues to team up with various producers such as Dapo Torimiro on a song Fliptyce on songs like and Freshvdm on songs like Have it All and songwriters to create new unique sounds leading to a symphony of beautiful Afro-centric soulful jazz sound. Shady Blue the Afrocentric Soul Queen, A hardworking British-Nigerian singer who came from an illustrious family but yet had a humble background and fended for herself since age 12. She worked her way through the ladder of life to establish her pedigree as a sonorous musician, mother, professional consultant, entrepreneur and an icon of the African ethos of “Ise logun ise” (hard work is the antidote to poverty and lack).
Music Career
Shady Blue has been compared to a diverse range of artists, from Anita Baker to Sade Adu, From Jill Scott to Eryka Badu, from Norah Jones to Dido, from Alicia Keys to Rhian Benson to Viviene Green.
Shady was born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa to a Nigerian – Yoruba father and bi-racial mother (half Ghanaian and half English) and moved to London as a teenager. During her early years, she was influenced by her father’s music – a renowned Jazz musician/producer in Nigeria & Atlanta. At the tender age of six (6) Shady started singing at her local church, when 8, became the lead singer of the church choir. She delivered exceptional three part-harmonies and captured audiences with her soothing voice and wide vocal range (alto, soprano, and tenor).
Shady Blue is not only a talented vocalist but also writes; co-produces and arranges her music with instrumentation alongside producers.
With her sultry looks, unique style, infectious charm, and dedication, she is destined to become one of the biggest stars emerging from the UK music scene.
This talented lady has always been very passionate about music from a very tender age.
Her family home was a place of music and has always had a desire to become a great singer and musician.
Shady Blue is inspired by artists and bands such as Michael Jackson, Incognito, (Earth, Wind & Fire), Rhian Benson, Fela Kuti, Alicia Keys, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, Eryka Badu, George Benson, Prince, Maxwell, Lisa Lisa, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sade Adu, Boyz II Men, Madonna and many more.
Shady Blue performs regularly with her band.
Accomplishments
To find out more and get regular updates on her tour and upcoming shows; follow Shady Blue on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and also her website www.shadyblue.com
Discography
Have It All
Gotta Let You Go
Suya
Jeje
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