We’ve been riding with Bay Area spitter Shady Blaze for nearly two years now and it’s been nothing less than intriguing to watch his growth as an artist. He’s been relatively quiet over the past few months, aside from the release of the heartbreaking “Rest In Peace R.J.” in March. Blaze has clearly been plotting his next move, though, and it arrives today in The 5th Chapter. The release is a pay-what-you-want album with 18 (!) brand-new tracks and stellar production from DJ Burn One, Friendzone, Al Jieh, Do$age, Uptown Greg, and more. Listen below and be sure to check out the Burn One-produced “Music Shield”.
Download/Purchase: Shady Blaze – The 5th Chapter [Bandcamp]