Shady Blaze | |
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Birth name | Ravalle Quinn |
Also known as | Velocity |
Born | November 4, 1987 |
Origin | East Oakland, Oakland, California |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer |
Years active | 2011-present |
Labels | Green Ova |
Associated acts | Deniro Farrar, Friendzone, Main Attrakionz, Ryan Hemsworth |
Website | shadyblaze |
Ravalle Quinn (born November 4, 1987), better known by his stage name Shady Blaze, is an American hip hop artist from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is a member of the Green Ova crew. He has collaborated with Main Attrakionz and Friendzone, among others.Stereogum described him as "a Twista/Bone Thugs-style fast-rap specialist who goes all melodiously mile-a-minute over blissed-out cloud-rap beats".
In July 2011, Shady Blaze released a collaborative album with the producer Ryan Hemsworth, titled Distorted. In 2012, he released the solo album, The Grind, Hustle & Talent.
In October 2012, he released Kill or Be Killed with the rapper Deniro Farrar. It was produced by Ryan Hemsworth, Friendzone, and Keyboard Kid, among others.Consequence of Sound gave the album 4 out of 5 stars.Stereogum listed it as their "Mixtape of the Week". In November 2012, he released a collaborative single with Deniro Farrar and Lunice, titled "All I Know".
In March 2013, Shady Blaze's song, "Rest in Peace R.J.", was listed by Spin as one of their "Rap Songs of the Week". He released the solo album, The 5th Chapter, in May 2013. Another solo album, Green Ova's Most Hated, followed in November 2013.