Sy Ari Da Kid is far from new to the scene, but the Atlanta transplant by way of The Bronx has really stepped into the modern day goat conversation with his latest project, The Shadow In The Shade. The album is a who’s who of Hip-Hop excellence with Sy Ari as the cornerstone.
The opus features Jadakiss, T.I., Benny The Butcher, Big K.R.I.T., Trouble, Lloyd Banks, Ransom, Mickey Factz, Cyhi The Prynce, Shawn Ellery, JR Writer, Raekwon, and Bumpy Knuckles, among others. Each guest brings something special and unique to the project, which recently re-manifested as a deluxe version. This is a perfect album for lovers of the culture in all of its diversity. It is also the ideal
In this exclusive interview with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Sy explains a number of matters. He talks being signed and subsequently buying himself out of a Cash Money Records deal. He discusses his lack of involvement with his good friend Mickey Factz and Royce Da 5′ 9″ when they had lyrical beef last year. He also offers insight on the tremendous lift creating The Shadow In The Shade, which is already a contender for the coveted album of the year.