Born in Buffalo, NY Jan 31st 1984. Raised on the Queen City’s DownTown
Eastside. ( Broadway and Jefferson )

Began rapping at the age of 16 inspired by the late Robert Bailey.

Rashen Watson AKA Shade survived the many hoods of Buff and the slums of
Iraq completing a 15 month tour in Iraq With United States Army Recon Unit
Apache Troop 3-7 Cav.

Many refer to Shade as a lyricist who has been repping FC for many yrs
And finally the movement is being noticed.

Shade has known Nuk, Kev, and Heat for aprox 10yrs. As well as all the
Other lyricist who have been along for the journey with this
Flawless Crime Family.

After being away from home and rap for 4 long years away soldering
Buffalo Lyricist Shade returns re uniting with the Flawless Fam.

Well schooled is the best description of Shade’s Ryme Form
Delivering point after point in ever so vivid bars of pain.

Shade has featured on 1000 Bars Mix Cd & Flawless Victory
and many other lost tapes, mixes and Lp’s.

Understanding his role and remaining one of the many FC threats
And a powerful force of nature in general.

“No need for second guessing nigga cause the time is now” Perfectly said
by FC Rapper Kev as FC March through this rap game on a path
of a Flawless Victory……