Offstage, Shahzad is Amin Adibnazari. Onstage, he is a poet, a storyteller, and an artist. He developed a love for poetry at a young age when a professor of English literature personally trained him in the composition and analysis of classic masterpieces.

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The knowledge he gained from his studies enabled him to identify the parallel between poetry and hip-hop music. And it was upon that discovery that his appreciation for the genre had sparked, and he began studying the works of great rap poets.

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Drawing on influences like Lupe Fiasco, Black Thought, and Mos Def, Shahzad began working on his own craft. Perfecting his lyricism and working alongside some of the best in the industry, including producers and sound engineers at Capitol Records, he has created a truly unique sound and established a name for himself.

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His music gets to the heart of what it means to dream and achieve true happiness. The only way to experience it is to listen for yourself.