Producer and lyricist Shae Morin has released several albums under the alias Versus. Versus' aesthetic of powerful rhythms, creative lyricism and social relevance has quickly drawn a diverse and enthusiastic audience.. Versus began when Shae fused the anything-goes philosophy of underground rap music with organic arrangements and various instruments. Shae is a multi-instrumentalist who has studied both classical and jazz while also diving headfirst into the world of hip-hop music. Versus is the result of Shae's production, song-writing and successful collaborations.
Excerpt from Vancouver's "Under the Volcano" music festival write-up:
Versus live show combines high energy and a kinetic connection to the audience, borne out of underground sensibilities and a deep commitment to youth., lending his break-beat drumming, bass playing, and mic-gripping to the sonic stew. Folkfest organizers described Shae as "...one of the most interesting, ethically-sound & talented MC's to emerge from the new wave of talents in Canada and he'll go on to make important contributions to the hip hop community."
Shae has participated all over BC and the U.S including the Vancouver Folk Festival, and been booked to open for acts such as the legendary James Brown, L.A rapper The Game, Swollen Members, Sweatshop Union and many others.
Versus has single-handedly opened up the Northwest reaches of BC to a new kind of hip-hop …
Producer and lyricist Shae Morin has released several albums under the alias Versus. Versus' aesthetic of powerful rhythms, creative lyricism and social relevance has quickly drawn a diverse and enthusiastic audience.. Versus began when Shae fused the anything-goes philosophy of underground rap music with organic arrangements and various instruments. Shae is a multi-instrumentalist who has studied both classical and jazz while also diving headfirst into the world of hip-hop music. Versus is the result of Shae's production, song-writing and successful collaborations.
Excerpt from Vancouver's "Under the Volcano" music festival write-up:
Versus live show combines high energy and a kinetic connection to the audience, borne out of underground sensibilities and a deep commitment to youth., lending his break-beat drumming, bass playing, and mic-gripping to the sonic stew. Folkfest organizers described Shae as "...one of the most interesting, ethically-sound & talented MC's to emerge from the new wave of talents in Canada and he'll go on to make important contributions to the hip hop community."
Shae has participated all over BC and the U.S including the Vancouver Folk Festival, and been booked to open for acts such as the legendary James Brown, L.A rapper The Game, Swollen Members, Sweatshop Union and many others.
Versus has single-handedly opened up the Northwest reaches of BC to a new kind of hip-hop, a new kind of music. An exploratory foray into what hip-hop might become. A fusion of live and electronic drums, pounding beats, slide-guitars, funky orchestras, fragile melodies, and complex heartfelt lyrics.
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