The Shadow (rapper)
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Yoav Eliasi (born November 21, 1977), commonly known by his stage name
The Shadow , is an Israeli rap artist. He is part of the stable of artists on the label, TACT Records.
; his family relocated to Tel Aviv
two years later. By his teenage years he had formed a deep bond with Kobi Shimoni
, and the two began performing together at hip-hop shows.
After finishing his mandatory service in the IDF
, he decided to stay on. This is where his rap name allegedly derives from. The official TACT Records profile says that Yoav Eliasi was in an elite undercover unit where he could not show his face, though in an interview with Yehoram Gaon
on Channel 1, Eliasi claims that he was a Mifaked Mishmat.
He was featured with Kobi Shimoni and their protege, Tamer Nafar
in the documentary Channels of Rage
. He continues to work under the TACT label and has been quite successful.
's song "What Is Love
".
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
The Shadow , is an Israeli rap artist. He is part of the stable of artists on the label, TACT Records.
Background
He was born in SafedSafed
Safed , is a city in the Northern District of Israel. Located at an elevation of , Safed is the highest city in the Galilee and of Israel. Due to its high elevation, Safed experiences warm summers and cold, often snowy, winters...
; his family relocated to Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
two years later. By his teenage years he had formed a deep bond with Kobi Shimoni
Subliminal (rapper)
Ya'akov "Kobi" Shimoni , generally known by his stage name Subliminal , is an Israeli hip hop artist and music producer.-Background:...
, and the two began performing together at hip-hop shows.
After finishing his mandatory service in the IDF
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
, he decided to stay on. This is where his rap name allegedly derives from. The official TACT Records profile says that Yoav Eliasi was in an elite undercover unit where he could not show his face, though in an interview with Yehoram Gaon
Yehoram Gaon
Yehoram Gaon is a Jewish Israeli singer, actor, director, producer, TV and radio host, and public figure...
on Channel 1, Eliasi claims that he was a Mifaked Mishmat.
He was featured with Kobi Shimoni and their protege, Tamer Nafar
Tamer Nafar
Tamer Nafar , is a Palestinian and Arab-Israeli rap artist.Tamer was born on June 6, 1979 in the city of Lod, Israel. He began writing and making rap music in 1998 and in 2000 his brother Suhell and their friend Mahmoud Jrere joined him to start the first Palestinian-Arab or Arab Israeli rap group,...
in the documentary Channels of Rage
Channels of Rage
Channels of Rage is a 2003 documentary film by Anat Halachmi.- Plot :The film focuses on two young Israeli rap artists, Subliminal, an Israeli Jew, and Tamer Nafar, an Israeli Arab, and focuses on their music, friendship, and their politicization as public figures...
. He continues to work under the TACT label and has been quite successful.
Solo
- Lo Sam Zain (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: לא שם זין, "Doesn't put a dick" Non-literal translations: "Don't give a shit" or "Don't give a fuck" or "Don't give a damn" [official translation by TACT] ) (2008)
With Subliminal
- Ha'Or Ve'HaTzel (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: האור והצל, "The Light and the Shadow") 2002
With TACT (Tel-Aviv City Team)
- TACT All-Stars (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: תאקט אול סטארז, "TACT All-Stars") (2004)
From Lo Sam Zain
- Meantezet 2007 (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: מענטזת 2007, "Move Her Ass 2007") (2007)
Non-album singles
- Shir Shel Rega Ehad (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: שיר של רגע אחד, "Song of One Moment") (2005)
From TACT All-Stars
- Hineni/Viens Ici (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: הנני/VIENS ICI, "Here I am") (2004) - Lama (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: למה, "Why?") (2004) - Prahim ba'Kaneh (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: פרחים בקנה, "Flowers in the Turrets") (2004) - Peace in the Middle East (HebrewHebrew languageHebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
: שלום במזרח התיכון, "Peace in the Middle East") (2004)
Collaborations
Ha'Tzel has worked with Israel house duo "Knob" on a re-work of HaddawayHaddaway
Nestor Alexander Haddaway , better known by his stage name Haddaway, is a Trinidadian-German singer. He is most famous for his worldwide 1993 hit, "What Is Love".- Early life :...
's song "What Is Love
What Is Love
"What Is Love" is a 1993 dance track by the singer Haddaway, popular with club DJs. It was written and produced by Dee Dee Halligan and Junior Torello of Coconut Records in Cologne...
".