Shady Blaze

Ravalle Quinn (born November 4, 1987), better known by his stage name Shady Blaze, is an alternative 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".   Shady Blaze released Distorted, a collaborative album with the producer Ryan Hemsworth, in July 2011. It was followed by his 2012 solo album, The Grind, Hustle & Talent.   He released Kill or Be Killed with the rapper Deniro Farrar in October 2012. 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". Shady Blaze released the single, "All I Know", with Deniro Farrar and Lunice in November 2012.   His song, "Rest in Peace R.J.", was listed by Spin as one of their "Rap Songs of the Week" in March 2013. He released the solo album, The 5th Chapter, in May 2013. Another solo album, Green Ova's Most Hated, followed in November 2013.