Rz Shahid and Kaleem the Dream team up for "I need" both riding smoothly on the beat, guaranteed to make your head nod.

I Need ft. Kaleem the Dream (Prod. Bliss)

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Enter the sonic realm of RZ Shahid, a visionary hip-hop artist hailing from the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota. With a rich tapestry of R&B and jazz influences woven into his sound, RZ Shahid's music transcends genres, delivering a chill and authentic vibe that leaves listeners captivated. His unique style can best be described as bouncy, groovy, and effortlessly cool, inviting you to surrender to the rhythm and immerse yourself in his world. As he gears up to release his highly anticipated EP, brace yourself for a musical journey like no other, as RZ Shahid pushes creative boundaries and challenges the status quo. Beyond his artistry, RZ Shahid is a prolific songwriter, a versatile artist, and an astute creative director, infusing his vision into every aspect of his work. Get ready to groove and prepare for the captivating content that accompanies his upcoming release, as RZ Shahid continues to redefine the boundaries of hip-hop and leave an indelible mark on the music industry.
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Born Zachary Henry Bailey in Chicago, IL. Although he would do a few year stint in Indianapolis and eventually a majority of his life in Memphis. Zachary started to do poems during middle school and dabble in rap through high school. And went under the moniker Dr.Bravdo due to his aspirations of going to the medical field.It was a sense of escape at times.  Enjoying the discography of George Dukes, Three 6 Mafia, MF Doom, Scarface, Wu-Tang,  Clan , War and most notably Del The Funky Homosapien. In his early raps, concepts were strongly influenced by horrorcore, racial violence and morbid imagery. This would be reinforced by the death of his Grandmother and murder of his cousin back Indiana. After completing high school, Zachary headed back to Chicago and studied at DePaul University and UIC. But was not fruitful due to finances. Yet, this disappointment spawned a new monkier inspired by blaxploitation and love of vocabulary, Leroy Curriculum. At the time, his family was settling St Paul and Minneapolis. As a result, he had to connect back with his family. Also to remedy the desire for education, Leroy enlisted in the Army in 2016. Now utilizing social media , musical passion and a studious work ethic, Leroy Curriculum strives to make an indelible impact in hip hop through lyricism

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