In
light of the ongoing racial injustices, Kashaka Olukayode and his wife,
Sauda Olukayode, have put their frustrations to music via their newly
released “Believe in Yourself"
Kashaka
& Sauda Olukayode the husband & wife singing duo & song
writing team, started entertaining in the early 1970's, with a trio
group called the "Kendells", in Baltimore, MD. Upon meeting manager
& promoter Lou Karpouzie, the group then became the front vocal
group for the "Sound Track Band", from 1970 to 1983. In 1978 Sauda
attended acting school at The Theatre project, in Baltimore. In 1983,
Shaka & Sauda formed a band called "Classic Revue" which open up for
The Manhattans, & Regina Bell. In 1986 Sauda won the "Randy Dennis
Best Fest", which included superstar " Toni Braxton", that win earned
her a trip to perform as special quest at the world famous " Apollo
Theatre", in New York. In 1987 Sauda won first place in the WWIN radio
station talent contest, hosted by "Magic 95.9 Tim Watts".In 1988 Shaka
& Sauda's band Classic Revue" won the Budweiser Showdown, they also
won with the winning song that they wrote, called. "Don't Stop Knocking
on that Door", the song earn a "certificate of achievement" from
Billboard magazine. They also earned a opportunity to open up for "Peabo
Bryson" & the Four Tops, at the Baltimore Arena. The contest had
over 25,000 entries. In 1990-91 Sauda was semi-finalist in the Billie
Holiday vocal competition. In 2000 Shaka & Sauda release a CD called
"Good Ole Days", featuring "Mama's Song", a song that they wrote in
1982, & a remake of, "Ruby & the Romatics, Our Day Will Come".
Also on that CD is a song that they wrote called "Get on the Floor",
that features their son.
& Sauda Olukayode the husband & wife singing duo & song
writing team, started entertaining in the early 1970's, with a trio
group called the "Kendells", in Baltimore, MD. Upon meeting manager
& promoter Lou Karpouzie, the group then became the front vocal
group for the "Sound Track Band", from 1970 to 1983. In 1978 Sauda
attended acting school at The Theatre project, in Baltimore. In 1983,
Shaka & Sauda formed a band called "Classic Revue" which open up for
The Manhattans, & Regina Bell. In 1986 Sauda won the "Randy Dennis
Best Fest", which included superstar " Toni Braxton", that win earned
her a trip to perform as special quest at the world famous " Apollo
Theatre", in New York. In 1987 Sauda won first place in the WWIN radio
station talent contest, hosted by "Magic 95.9 Tim Watts".In 1988 Shaka
& Sauda's band Classic Revue" won the Budweiser Showdown, they also
won with the winning song that they wrote, called. "Don't Stop Knocking
on that Door", the song earn a "certificate of achievement" from
Billboard magazine. They also earned a opportunity to open up for "Peabo
Bryson" & the Four Tops, at the Baltimore Arena. The contest had
over 25,000 entries. In 1990-91 Sauda was semi-finalist in the Billie
Holiday vocal competition. In 2000 Shaka & Sauda release a CD called
"Good Ole Days", featuring "Mama's Song", a song that they wrote in
1982, & a remake of, "Ruby & the Romatics, Our Day Will Come".
Also on that CD is a song that they wrote called "Get on the Floor",
that features their son.
In
2016 Shaka & Sauda release a CD called "Believe in Yourself", the
CD included, musician/producer Moe Daniels, jazz musician "Kim Waters",
& song writer & producer (James Rasheed Carter). The CD was
recorded at Hot Tracks Studio. In 2019 Shaka & Sauda released their
latest single, " My Love ", featuring 3 of their grandchildren. That
track was recorded at "Above Ground Studio in Baltimore. Some of the
places they have played in Maryland are:, The Phase Three, Twin Pines in
Essex, Brown's Beef & Beer, Mother Lode's Wild Cherry, Lafayette
Palace, The Famous Ballroom, The Alcazar, also Harbor Cruises, World
Trade Center, Martin West, Timonium Fair Grounds, Afram, Knights of
Columbus, Reisterstown Road Plaza, & The VFW Post.
2016 Shaka & Sauda release a CD called "Believe in Yourself", the
CD included, musician/producer Moe Daniels, jazz musician "Kim Waters",
& song writer & producer (James Rasheed Carter). The CD was
recorded at Hot Tracks Studio. In 2019 Shaka & Sauda released their
latest single, " My Love ", featuring 3 of their grandchildren. That
track was recorded at "Above Ground Studio in Baltimore. Some of the
places they have played in Maryland are:, The Phase Three, Twin Pines in
Essex, Brown's Beef & Beer, Mother Lode's Wild Cherry, Lafayette
Palace, The Famous Ballroom, The Alcazar, also Harbor Cruises, World
Trade Center, Martin West, Timonium Fair Grounds, Afram, Knights of
Columbus, Reisterstown Road Plaza, & The VFW Post.
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