Member Since: 12/29/2006
Band Members: to love forever makes living forever possible
Influences: My mind is set, my heart is pure and my soul knows I am destined to succeed. I am someone with a true respect and deep love for the art of music. If you listen closely, you will hear the connection in my voice. Touching the lives of others through music is what I was placed on Earth to do. In fact, it is all in my name.i am the first sun for my parents. When I was born, they chose the name Shai for me as a direct correlation of its Hebrew meaning. In Hebrew, the name Shai is translated as ‘A Gift’—and that is exactly what I was for my parents; someone who would carry on our family heritage and a symbol that faith will be rewarded. In my journey to become a musician, I have learned the value of this virtue as well.
During the Hellenic Period in Greek mythology, the name Shai was given to the god of fate. Furthermore, a direct translation of the name reads as follows: ‘[That which is] ordained’.In my homeland, completing military service is mandatory. Within the army, there is a division centered around performing arts. Individuals selected to this division rarely see combat; their job is to entertain those fighting and offer them an escape from the harsh realities of war. However, this division is highly selective and usually reserved for children of famous Israeli artists or individuals who simply know the ‘right people’. I am not the son of a famous artist or political figure—and I did not enter the army having any influential connections. So, I did what I have always done; I held stronger than ever to a belief in myself and my talent. I do not doubt, not even for a moment, that my dreams will come true. I know my destiny is music and I know it will happen, soon. I also went to work. I took advantage of every opportunity I could find to audition and perform. I observed and collaborated with some of the finest musicians Israel has to offer. Finally, my resolve was rewarded with the opportunity to perform. From that moment, things just seemed to fall into place; I felt I was finally on the path to fulfilling my destiny. And I have no doubts that my destiny lies in music.During the three years I served in the Israeli Army, I matured so much in music and in life. Experience is a canvas for creativity and expression, and I have been humbled to see that, through my music, I have the ability to touch peoples lives; to make them laugh, cry, dance and sing. I not only believe in destiny, but I believe people are obligated to discover and develop their talent and then pursue it. Those fortunate enough to have the power to influence people should use that power to make this world a better place. I believe my music will do just that. I hope to teach people the importance of peaceful coexistence; that giving is the only way to receive and that having respect and love for one another is necessary and realistic.I also believe in hard work and commitment to a cause. Getting to this point has already taken me literally around the world; my passion for music pulling me from my family, friends and everything familiar. However, I am unwilling to settle for anything less than what my talent deserves and will prove unyielding in my pursuit of a career in American pop music. To be sure, soon after I completed my service in the Israeli Army, one of the most powerful figures in Israeli music circles contacted me and offered to sign me to a six year recording contract. I was ecstatic but, at the same time, felt there were many things I wanted to see and experience before I committed myself to such an immediate, lengthy obligation. I didn’t sign. Instead, I continued to perform and began traveling all over the world in search of the best fit for me personally and professionally. I used the road and my past as inspiration to create and compose original music and songs. With little more than a guitar and a dream, I wound up in Miami Beach. I took full advantage of Miami’s infamous hustle and bustle atmosphere. I networked, performed and composed for the duration of my time there. It was my goal to complete a demo I was satisfied with in Miami and then move immediately to New York to begin circulating and promoting my material. Here is the demo—and here am I.
I am going to make it in the music industry. I am destined to. I only hope you are willing to assist me in making this inevitable dream a reality. Thank you for your time. Enjoy the music!
Sounds Like: nothing you've heard before !!!!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None