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A spectacular figure often drops; one that comes to blow your mind away. That is the case of Darkshades; a group of up and rising young African men with a genuine passion for music, although new, have fired up the state of Michigan with their music. Darkshades became an official entity in May 2009 and comprises of Cerkool, Jwon, and Faab. Cerkool (the lead vocalist); an aspiring soul/RnB singer started off singing in the choir. Juwon who would like to be known as Mr Coldfire (Jwon) started off with an admiration for 50 cent, JayZ and Lil Wayne. He incorporated their style and recreated "Mr Coldfire". Faab started off free styling and making mixtapes in his basement, he later decided it was time to go pro and so far, he has 120 mixtapes.

According to the boys, Darkshades is affirming the beauty in the many faces of the black race, emphasizing their determination and passion for music.

Their first studio recording Kamalosibe (meaning Let's go there) is a fusion of naija flavor, pop and dancehall. This song was produced by Origin (a former member of the group called Immaculate with works for Durella and the likes). Darkshades performed Kamalosibe on the 14th of August at the National Yoruba Youth Convention. They left the audience hype and impressed. This song has since been a state anthem in Michigan. Outsiders that attended this event left the convention with the phrase Kamalosibe.

According to Darkshade boys, "our genre is what we call "New Age",because of the uniqueness and futuristic vibe we compose in our music."

Darkshade is currently working on their album and mixtapes simultaneuosly. The album is titled "Darkshades:The Beginning" - a multi-genre album based strictly on real life experiences and creating cultural diversity. They have a new single called "Tribute to love" - a love song dedicated to the ladies using melodious tunes fusing R&B,Pop,Hip Hop and Naija Flav.

DARKSHADE MOTTO
"We are the essence of brotherhood, definition of real music. Futuristic and Unique. We are exuberant we are d different colors of the black race the beauty in it we are DARKSHADES".


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