Summary
Remy Shand[1] (born October 14, 1977) is a Canadian R&B/soul singer, who released his only album, The Way I Feel, on Motown Records in 2002.
Remy Shand | |
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| Born | October 14, 1977 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genres | R&B, soul, neo soul, blue-eyed soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist |
| Years active |
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| Labels | Remy Records, Motown, Universal Music |
Early life edit
Shand was born to parents Doug and Lana Shand.
Career edit
Shand became a fan of artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan and Earth, Wind & Fire. During 1998 he began to write and record songs independently.[2] Three years later, he was signed to Motown Records, and these songs became the basis for his first and only album, The Way I Feel which was released on March 12, 2002.[3] The album and won a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording in the 2003 Juno Awards. In 2002, Shand also released the hit singles "Rock Steady" and "Take A Message".[3]
Shand now leads a quiet life out of the public eye and has transitioned into electrical engineering, stating: "Motown was one of the few studios that built their own gear. I think that inspired me to become more than just an entertainer. Modern music has always been dictated by technological advancements intertwined with cultural movements. Song and dance have been around for ages and I would like to encourage more artists to evolve beyond that cycle, separate themselves from the pageantry, and get heavy with the recording arts and sciences. It’s time to step into the future and innovate."[4]
Accolades edit
Shand also received four Grammy nominations for his work.[5]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN |
U.S. [6] |
U.S. R&B | |||
| The Way I Feel |
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1 | 39 | 15 | |
EPs edit
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Archives, Vol. 1 |
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| Archives, Vol. 2: The California Instrumentals |
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Singles edit
- "Take a Message" (2001), Universal
- "The Way I Feel" (2001), Universal
- "Rocksteady" (2001), Universal
- "Lust" (2013), Remy Records
- "Song for Mark Gonzales" (2013), Remy Records
- "Where Are We Going" (2013), Remy Records
- "Springtime (Live)" (2013), Remy Records
- "Worms (Instrumental)" (2013), Remy Records
- "Mainline" (2013), Remy Records
- "The Best In Me" (2014), Remy Records
- "Son Of Night" (2014), Remy Records
- "Politicians" (2014), Remy Records
- "The Price I Pay" (2015), Remy Records
- "Electronic Flesh" (2015), Remy Records
- "Lament of Nine" (2015), Remy Records
- "Man of Time" (2015), Remy Records
- "Washington Square" (2015), Remy Records
- "Serafin" (2015), Remy Records
- "Peer Pressure" (2015), Remy Records
- "Event Horizon" (2015), Remy Records
- "My Hollywood" (2016), Remy Records
Awards and nominations edit
Juno Awards[citation needed]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Way I Feel | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Won |
Grammy Awards[citation needed]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Way I Feel | Best R&B Album | Nominated |
| 2003 | "Take a Message" | Best R&B Vocal Performance - Male | Nominated |
| 2003 | "Take a Message" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 2003 | "Rocksteady" | Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "File Details: FD06-01-79576". Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba. 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
- ^ "An R&B Newcomer From Canada? Remy Shand Delivers 'The Way I Feel'". billboard.com. Billboard. March 21, 2002.
- ^ a b "Winnipeg’s one-hit wonders. They were supposed to be the next big thing. Where did they go?". The Uniter, Catherine van Reenen, March 31, 2011
- ^ https://www.umusic.ca/press-releases/remy-shands-acclaimed-no-1-album-the-way-i-feel-available-on-vinyl-more-than-two-decades-after-release/
- ^ "Remy Shand". grammy.com. The Recording Academy. 23 November 2020.
- ^ Billboard. "Remy Shand". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ "Gold and Platinum Search". www.musiccanada.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
General edit
- Ehrlich, Dimitri (1 August 2002). "Remy Shand: meet the new soul singer with motown in his heart and Winnipeg in his accent". Interview. Brant Publications, Inc. Retrieved 2008-07-04.
- Moon, Tom (22 February 2002). "Remy Shand: a protege with the classic sound, if not the look". The Philadelphia Inquirer (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service). Retrieved 2008-07-04.
- Dimitrakopoulos, Sandra (February 25, 2003). "The way Remy Shand feels about music". Archived from the original on August 25, 2004. Retrieved 2008-07-04.