Shawdy Raw

BIOGRAPHY: Up and coming Hip Hop Artist Kiwanis Colbert better known as Shawdy Raw was born a star and raised in the Kirkwood Community (zone 6), a small city on the eastside of Atlanta, Georgia, having a very unique since of style in music and fashion his alias “Mr. Hollywood” fits him perfectly. He is guaranteed to turn heads at any event! His appearance and fun-loving attitude attracts crowds and keeps everyone at ease. Shawdy Raw’s determination and drive to become better, not only in his craft, but also in life is definitely a source of inspiration for today’s youth! Without question, he is one OUTSTANDING Artist with an undeniable stage presence, marketable look, and a hunger for success! Shawdy Raw is currently pushing his hit single Back At It, and planning to release an album in the very near future. He is without a doubt staying busy, constantly on the grind promoting him self as an Independent Artist should. Although his schedule is very hectic, he loves it! There’s nothing that makes him happier than being able to use his God given talents. Stopping is not on his agenda, but growing and getting better everyday is. Everything he touches gets a positive response, which motivates him to do more! He’s the next Artist to blow! What’s understood ain’t gotta be discussed! This show stopping Artist has had a love for music since a child with influences ranging from Michael Jackson, Parliament and The Funkadelics, Prince, Rodney O. Joe Cooley, N.W.A , U.G.K and OUTKAST! Holidays were his time to shine imitating his favorite artists at family gatherings and cookouts. This became routine, so he started preparing for his performances. During the year he kept his hobby going by becoming involved in theater, chorus and choreography. He was also an athlete excelling in Basketball and Football, which explains his energy on and off the stage. Grinding heavy in the streets, Shawdy Raw has definitely earned his street cred. His accomplishments are as follows: a feature on Stat Ouo’s Underground Atlanta Mix C.D. (Vol. 2), Dj Bobby Black’s Underground Railroad Mix C.D., Mountain Dew’s Summersplash Mix C.D., and Industry Riot Radio’s Mix C.D. A Closed Mouf Don’t Get Fed. He has been featured in Good News Magazine, Grip Magazine and Don Diva Magazine. Shawdy Raw has also been featured on Hot Block Magazine’s DVD and Mix C.D, Hustle Report DVD, Nite Life DVD and Hood Rich DVD. He has also blessed the stage at several showcases in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas. Not only does he perform, HE WINS! He has won showcases at The Atrium/ Stone Mountain, GA, The Ritz/ College Park, GA, The Royal Peacock/ Atlanta, GA, Oriely’s/ Decatur, GA, Somber Reptile/ Atlanta, GA, Chit Chat/ Decatur, GA, Pin-ups/ Avondale, GA, Westside Poole Palace/ Atlanta, GA, American Legion/ Americus, GA, Club Frequency/ Atlanta, GA, Nite Lite/ Atlanta, GA, Club Chocolate/ Decatur, GA, Café La Vocca/ Gwinnett County, GA, Coco Loco/ Atlanta, GA, and 20 Grand/ College Park, GA. This multi-talented Artist doesn’t just preach, he practices too! With all this being said, Shawdy Raw (a young entrepreneur) is definitely on his way to the top. Be on the look out for his clothing line “ONELEVEN {111}”, Grady Baby Coloring/Story Books , and That’s Wuz Up Magazine. That’s enough reading for now, YOU’LL SEE HIM REAL SOON!!!! O! O! MY GOD HE’S BACK AT IT AGAIN!!