Shabaam Sahdeeq

In 1999, Sahdeeq collaborated with DJ Spinna, Mr. Complex and Apani B to form the hip-hop collective Polyrhythm Addicts. A supergroup renowned for its role in the rise of late '90s indie hip-hop. The single "Not Your Ordinary" paved the way for their first album, Rhyme Related, which was released on June 9, 1999, was referred to as "saturated with quality from top to bottom".{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kpfrxqlkld6e|title=Review Rhyme Related|last=Conaway|first=Matt |publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=19 January 2010}} After this success, the group disbanded to focus on their individual careers.

In Sahdeeq's solo career, he featured alongside rappers Busta Rhymes, Redman, Method Man, Kool G Rap, Common, Mos Def and Eminem. His distinct voice and delivery led to mainstream success on the "Simon Says" Remix alongside label mate Pharoahe Monch.{{cite web|url=http://spizzyblog.com/2009/05/14/shabaam-sahdeeq-interview-relentless-hosted-by-tony-touch-dj-ronin/|title=Shabaam Sahdeeq interview|last=Strickland|first=Khalid|publisher=The Spizzy|accessdate=19 January 2010}} Sahdeeq is also recognized for his work on the Sound Bombing{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:w9fwxqyjldte|title=Overview Soundbombing|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=19 January 2010}} and Lyricist Lounge{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wcfexq9jldde~T2|title=Credits Lyricist Lounge, Vol 1|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=19 January 2010}} series. At this point he was in position to launch his solo album on Rawkus Records. Unfortunately, due to the label's loss of distribution, his solo project was never released and he would ask for a release from the label to solidify a new situation with the up and coming label Raptivism. In 2001 the artist re-emerged with the single "Bubbling" on Raptivism Records which received radio airplay. This track featured on his first solo LP Never Say Never.{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fcfwxqy0ldte|title=Overview Never Say Naever|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=19 January 2010}} Four years later he released the "solid but not earth-shattering" Strategize: The Mixtape Album.{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dpfrxqqdld0e~T1|title=Review Strategize: The Mixtape Album|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=19 January 2010}}

Seven years after their first album, Sahdeeq re-united with Spinna and Complex, with Tiye Phoenix replacing Apani B. Fly Emcee, to bring out Breaking Glass. The Polyrhythm Addicts' long awaited second album was released on April 24, 2007 under Babygrande Records.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jpfpxzy5ld6e|title=Overview Breaking Glass|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=19 January 2010}}

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