Shade Sheist
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Tramayne Thompson (born c. 1980), better known by his stage name Shade Sheist, is an American recording artist from Inglewood, California. He began his career in 2000 by contributing the self-titled single to a compilation by local producer Damizza. After recording tracks for other artists and television and film soundtracks, Sheist released his debut album Informal Introduction in 2002.
Early life
Shade Sheist was born around 1980 in Inglewood, California. He started recording around age 11 with a group that he claims won first and second place prizes at many talent shows. He performed from 1994 to 1997 as Shady Montage, signed to Hollywood Records.[1] Shade Sheist graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in 1997.[2]
Music career
He first performed professionally as Shade Sheist in 2000 on the song "If You Were My Bitch" from the compilation Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers. That year, he also appeared on the song "It's Your Life" from Ja Rule's triple-platinum album Rule 3:36. Additionally, Sheist met Los Angeles-based producer Damizza (real name Damion Young), who worked as senior director for artist relations at Los Angeles hip-hop station Power 106 (KPWR) and released a various-artists compilation titled Where I Wanna Be.[3] Sheist and Nate Dogg performed the title single, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Singles charts.[4] Shade Sheist and Nate Dogg collaborated together again on the track "Cali Diseaz" on the soundtrack to the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious.[5] Damizza recorded the track "Bad News" with Sheist for the soundtrack to the short-lived Fox television drama Dark Angel.
In 2002, Sheist released his debut album Informal Introduction through a deal between MCA Records and his own Baby Ree label. Informal Introduction featured production by Damizza, DJ Quik, and Kay Gee of Naughty By Nature. Singles included "Money Owners" (with Timbaland), "Wake Up" (with Nate Dogg and Warren G), and "John Doe" (with DJ Quik, Hi-C, AMG & Swift). In 2004, Shade Sheist and friend N.U.N.E. merged their respective entertainment companies to form PYO Entertainment. The same year, Sheist returned to international radio with the single "What Would Yo Do" featuring Nate Dogg and Mariah Carey. In 2008, Shade Sheist, N.U.N.E. and other associate rappers from PYO Entertainment toured the world.[6]
Music Featured In
- "Somebody Steals The Show" / True Crime: Streets of LA / Video Game
- "Bad News" / Dark Angel TV show & Soundtrack
- "If We" / Glitter (Movie)
- "Cali Diseaz" / The Fast & The Furious Movie & Soundtrack
- "25 to Life" / 25 to life / Video Game
- "Str8 Westcoastin" / The Wash Movie & Soundtrack
- "Various" / Glass Movie & Soundtrack
Awards/Chart Positions
- "Where I Wanna Be" — Shade Sheist ft Nate Dogg, and Kurupt; #1 Hot Rap Singles,[7] #1 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs,[8] #1 Hot 100[9]
- "Damizza Presents... Where I Wanna Be: The Compilation"; #28 R&B/Hip-Hop, #143 Billboard 200[10][11]
- "What Would You Do?" — Mariah Carey featuring Shade Sheist and Nate Dogg; #57 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, #57 Airplay
- "Irresistible" — Mariah Carey featuring Shade Sheist; #34 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions[12] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | U.S. Heat | ||
| 2002 | Informal Introduction
|
59 | 20 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions[13] | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2000 | "Where I Wanna Be" (feat. Nate Dogg) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Damizza Presents: Where I Wanna Be |
| 2002 | "Money Owners" (feat. Timbaland) | — | 21 | — | Informal Introduction |
Other charted songs
| Year | Title | Chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B[13] | ||
| 2002 | "Wake Up" (feat. Nate Dogg & Warren G) | 13 |
| 2003 | "John Doe" (feat. DJ Quik, Hi-C, AMG & Swift) | 26 |
| 2004 | "What Would You Do" (feat. Nate Dogg & Mariah Carey) | 57 |
References
- ^ Hazard (2008-11-06). "Interview: Shade Sheist". Planet Urban. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- ^ http://www.classmates.com/directory/public/memberprofile/list.htm?regId=8701668525
- ^ "Where I Wanna Be" (Hot Rap Singles chart), Billboard, June 16 2001.
- ^ "Where I Wanna Be" (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Billboard, December 16 2000.
- ^ "The Fast and the Furious > Overview". allmusic. 2001-06-05. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- ^ Hay, Jonathan (January 2009). "Shade Sheist". DubCNN.com. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- ^ "Where I Wanna Be" (Hot Rap Singles chart), Billboard, June 16 2001.
- ^ "Where I Wanna Be" (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Billboard, December 16 2000.
- ^ [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=379&cfgn=Singles&cfn=The+Billboard+Hot+100&ci=3039935&cdi=7654963&cid=12%2F09%2F2000 "Where I Wanna Be" (Hot 100 chart), Billboard, December 9 2000.
- ^ Damizza Presents... Where I Wanna Be (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart), Billboard, December 16 2000
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=305&cfgn=Albums&cfn=The+Billboard+200&ci=3039832&cdi=7651064&cid=11%2F25%2F2000 Damizza Presents... Where I Wanna Be (Billboard 200 chart)], Billboard, November 25 2000
- ^ "Shade Sheist > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- ^ a b "Shade Sheist > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-06-10.