USA TODAY Gives Shade Sheist 3 Stars for His New Release ``Informal Introduction''.

Entertainment Editors/Music Writers

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2002

"...fresh updates on the West Coast sound" -- Steve Jones USA Today

Shade Sheist has been featured on several compilations and soundtracks. His 2001 hit, "Where I Want to Be," was just a taste of the head-nodding jams to come. With his release of "Informal Introduction," Sheist knocks out the Timbaland-produced "Money Owners"; "X2," featuring DJ Clue; and the simmering "Act Like You Know Me," featuring Fabolous and Knoc-Turn'al. This is an Informal Introduction you're going to want to make.

Sheist is currently receiving a lot of airplay with the hit single "Wakeup," co-starring Nate Dogg and Warren G and DJ Quik produced "John Doe," with cameos from Hi C, AMG and Swift. Keyboards on "John Doe" were performed by the reclusive DeVonte' Swing of Jodeci fame.

Other cameos on "Informal Introduction" include Caz, Vita, Nune and Timbaland.

Singles from "Informal Introduction" have grown and include spins on Power 106, Hot 97 New York, KCAQ, KYLD, KMEL, KBXX, KKFR, KUUU, KWYL, KBOS, KJMM, KBMB, KQKS and KOHT.

Video coverage includes BET, MTV and Video Airplay. The video for "Money Owners" features Dr. Dre, Jamie Presley, Warren G, Nate Dogg, Knoc-Turn'al and Cypress Hill. The video was directed by Jesse Terrero ("Styles," "Good Times").

Sheist will co-host "The Direct Effect Countdown" with DJ Clue on September 20 on MTV.

Executive Producer for "Informal Introduction" is Damizza. "Informal Introduction" is in stores now. Make yourself acquainted with Shade Sheist's Informal Introduction today!