Lay-D Shelz

At first glance she appears to be a high maintenance woman rocking stilettos' so high she would make Michael Jordan feel like a midget. Her very presence commands attention and after this 23 year old urban music melting pot steps off the stage everyone wants to know who she is. To really understand The “Lay-D” a.k.a Lay-D Shelz one must listen intently. Behind the metaphors and similes, the word play and the poetry, there lies raw human emotion; anger, pain, love, hate, optimism and fear. She is a cross breed of hip hop, reggae, blues, Pop, jazz, soul and R&B. She represents a generation sick of all the propaganda and who understands that music is a reflection of self.
Lay-D Shelz is currently residing in Canada’s capital city. She has been making her name in Ottawa and the surrounding area’s by performing in a variety of shows cultivating scores of different crowds. She has opened for African Super star Eldee, one of Canada’s female hip hop icons Eternia, Bizarre from D12 and International Reggae sensation Beenie Man. One of her largest shows to date was the second annual Ottawa reggae festival. Her powerful performance on opening night (Friday August 21st 2009) confirmed that Ottawa truly does have amazing talent. She also had the opportunity to jam on the final night of the 3 day festival with Loud Love a reputable Canadian reggae rock band prior to the arrival of Pressure and Shaggy.
“Highlights were provided by local artists kept too long in the shadows…Lay-D Shelz, who’s professional, engaging set proved to be Fridays highlight, complete with a full band …background singers and dancers.”
–Allen Wigney (Ottawa Citizen) August 2009.
Lay-D Shelz has been performing, writing and engineering her own music since the age of 16. It came as no surprise when she entered the Independent Music Production Program at Seneca College graduating with a musical engineering certificate. She then became an intern at YBM studio’s until its untimely closure. At present Lay-D Shelz will be releasing her first mix tape entitled “4 Elements of a Lay-D”. She will also be releasing an underground mixtape with fellow local artist 9_4 in 2010 entitled "9_shelz". Lay-D Shelz has recently released her new single “Two Step All Night” which entered the battle of the beats hall of fame on Ottawa's hit commercial radio station HOT89.9 (Fall 2009). Due to an overwhelming influx of votes she won 5 nights in a row against some of the industries most renowned artists.
“Many say I’m a feminist because I have extremely strong lyrics and I often put women on a pedestal. I think it’s about time that women regained control of their destiny. ” Lay-d Shelz reflects “ I hope to bring back the days when female MC's like Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Lauryn Hill and many more ruled the scene with their strong sense of empowerment, entertainment and yes even their dancing skills.”
- Lay-D Shelz
The stage has been set for success and as she embarks on the next phase of her career she will continue to gain momentum. In order to achieve longevity in the music industry one must have unwavering will power and a hunger for self discovery through the arts, Lay-D Shelz has these things and more. Along with her growing team she plans to leap over every obstacle. And no matter how many doors may slam in her face she will put on her stilettos and kick them all down!
Additional Websites
youtube.com/laydshelz
twitter.com/laydshelz
FaceBook: Lay-D Shelz
reverbnation.com/thelaydshelz
Management/Booking
613-302-7477
Look out for the 9_Shelz Mixtape coming soon to a computer near you!

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