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''TSOL'' is the third album by Canadian rapper Shad, released in Canada on May 25, 2010〔("Exclusive: Shad Preps New Studio Album for May Release" ). ''Exclaim!'', April 6, 2010.〕 and in the United States on October 5, 2010.〔(Rap Release Dates: Atmosphere, Trae Tha Truth, AZ, Vado, Nas, Redman ). ''HipHopDX'', September 21, 2010.〕 It is his second album released on Black Box Recordings, and his first album of new material since 2007's Polaris Music Prize-nominated ''The Old Prince''. The album was supported with a cross-Canada tour, featuring opening acts Grand Analog in Western Canada and D-Sisive in Ontario.〔("Shad Announces Canadian Tour with Grand Analog and D-Sisive" ). ''Exclaim!'', April 7, 2010.〕 The first single, "Yaa I Get It", was released in April 2010. A music video was released on April 20.〔(Shad - New Album: "TSOL" x Tracklist x Tour Dates x "Yaa I Get It" Teaser ). ''Beats and Bombs'', April 8, 2010.〕〔(Shad - "Yaa I Get It" (video) ) ''Exclaim!'', May 19, 2010.〕 The album was a shortlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize. The album won Rap Recording of the Year at the 2011 Juno Awards. ==Reception== ''TSOL'' received critical acclaim, and was ranked number two in ''Exclaim!''s 2010 hip-hop rankings. Praised for the quality of production and writing, Shad's seamless album is said to be leading the way to a bright future for Canadian hip-hop. "(is ) the rare MC who conveys wisdom without being preachy. More than anything, he's versatile, able to seamlessly switch from fierce, hilarious battle raps on "Yaa I Get It" to heartfelt reflection over the contemplative piano and guitars of "At the Same Time" without seeming contradictory."〔(Exclaim! 2010 Hip-Hop year in review )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「TSOL (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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