Episode 153: "God's Plan" (w/ Cyrus DeShield)

As our last guest of 2022, it's only right that we bring on an artist who's been a major voice and influence within our city and scene for a long time now. When we think about the major R&B players from Boston we often refer to Bobby Brown, Mike Bivins and the rest of New Edition, but there are others who have played a hand in the story of others; even the guys just mention previously. So this week we welcome Cyrus Deshield, the singer/songwriter originally from Liberia who came to the South End section of Boston and became the Grammy nominated creative he is today! Some may remember Cyrus from being a part of the R&B group "617" which rebranded to "Metro City" while under the wing of the for NE Patriot Willie McGinest's record label and Interscope Records. What many don't know are the hardship's Cyrus had to face prior the music with even making his way to the states, the black-balling and politics he faced once he and his peers stepped into the industry, and all the moves he's made in the background as a ghostwriter for many. He's written for the likes of Bell Biv Devoe, New Edition, Musiq Soulchild (which earned him a Grammy nomination), and many more. Within our scene he's been the voice of many hooks with Millyz, Lou Armstrong, Slaine, and other notables. It goes without saying that EVERYBODY should know this man's name and hear his story of perseverance which is far from over!Join Charlie MaSheen, Shanelle Shanté, & KASH as we welcome Cyrus Deshield to the pod in what was a special occasion as he was in town for his nomination as "Best R&B artist" at this year's BMAs. After we won "Best Music Podcast of The Year" for 2 years consecutively, it was a great feeling to sit across a fellow nominee just one day after the award show to give him his flowers; win or lose! This conversation consisted of Cyrus's earliest memories of leaving a war riddled Liberia and heading to the US, the forming of his days within a group, the ugly side of the music game, AND SO MUCH MORE! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS POWERFUL INTERVIEW AND MAKE SURE YOU GO CHECK OUT ALL OF CYRUS DESHIELD's WORK AVAILABLE ON ALL DSPs!
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