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Whatever Happend To…..Remy Shand?

February 8, 2006 | Written by Stone

Category: Music, R&B, What Ever Happened To? | Tags:

Remember Remy Shand?

In 2001, Shand dropped The Way I Feel on Motown, which he recorded in his Winnepeg, Canada bedroom. The first single, “Take A Message,” got a considerable amount of airplay on MTV2 and Much Music (back when I got Much on my cable box).

Most of the songs on “Take A Message” were written when the dude was still in high school, and they draw the new clice comparisons to Stevie Wonder, Al Green, and Marvin Gaye. This album was a rare gem with tracks such as “Take A Message” and and “Rocksteady” embraced the soul masters without trying to copy them.

Shand got some cred from the likes of Ethero, Badu, D’Angelo, and others. Although the album went platinum in his native Canada, lack of radio airplay and label promotion sent Take A Message to the discount bin in the US.

His website lists that his last appearance was in 2003. Let’s pray to God that he’s producing music somewhere and not working at a McDonald’s. Can ya’ll Canadians cue us in on what’s goin’ on with this dude? Someone needs to ressurect this dude’s career like Robin Thicke.

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42 comments

  1. angie

    actually, thats a really good question cause recently, i rediscovered his music and I really want a new CD. Or atleast know what he's doing…shame to let this talent go to waste. I heard that his first album took 4 years to write so… we never know if he's actually writing right now.

    Comment by angie on February 20, 2006 at 7:58 pm

  2. rondo

    this cd was breath of fresh air in music. its a shame this album didnt take off. ive been waiting for a while to hear some new material. i would love to see remy and thicke do some work togehter.

    Comment by rondo on February 23, 2006 at 4:14 pm

  3. ndawg

    WHERE ARE YOU REMY??? IT'S SOOO COLD HERE IN WINNIPEG AND WE NEED SOME SOUL TO WARM THINGS UP. COME BACK!!!

    Comment by ndawg on March 6, 2006 at 4:40 am

  4. Jonah

    Remy Shand opened my eyes to a new genre of soulful music. I fell in love with his sound and have been listening and wanting more of his music for years. I think he's so talented, I'm crossing my fingers that he releases a new album SOON!!!
    REMY – WE'RE WAITING!

    Comment by Jonah on March 9, 2006 at 11:00 pm

  5. Bev Via

    Remy, You are one of the most talented fellas I've heard in a while. I play you cd always. It would be a shame to let the God given talent go to waste.
    Try it again please!!!

    Comment by Bev Via on March 14, 2006 at 9:35 pm

  6. someone

    You can always try Lewis Taylor to get a fix until Remy Shand resurfaces.

    Me, I think Remy has a hell of a lot to live up to to avoid a sophomore slump. His debut album was pretty much unbelievably good…I bet his attempts haven't lived up to his expectations.

    Comment by someone on March 29, 2006 at 2:25 am

  7. Jamie H.

    I've been waiting 5 years for a new cd from him, hmv said they had a listing for it but they didn't have a release date and they couldn't tell me the name of it.

    Comment by Jamie H. on April 18, 2006 at 6:29 am

  8. felipe angel ,chile

    Hola…(hello)
    i don´t speak very good in english but for remy i have to do it…

    i am chilean and i need to now where is remy….

    well…in chile remy is not much famous but some people now his music…

    please send me a mail if you now some of him…

    Saludos a todos …

    bie bie

    i´m waiting his new album

    Comment by felipe angel ,chile on October 3, 2006 at 5:25 pm

  9. G

    he’s getting a divorce, leave him alone for a while. he has been working on a new album, it’ll come out in time and we’ll love it all the more

    Comment by G on October 20, 2006 at 11:33 pm

  10. mike

    yo, i love me some remy shand. i’ve been waiting for him to drop something, but still nothing. not even a single. if you think about how record labels are, they would’ve dropped him fast if he didn’t make them money. my theory is (and i hope it’s true), according to his label (motown), he’s still on the roster (check it out for yourself). so either he’s currently working on his own material or the label is keeping him on board as a writer/producer for other artists – afterall, he makes great music and the label would be CRAZY to let talent like that go. if you notice his credits on ‘the way i feel’, remy wrote/produced/arranged it all. i would like to think motown keeps their website up-to-date. lastly, like maxwell (the music artist), it is taking him 6 years to drop a new album (releasing in 02/2007) since his last one. he has a huge following. kinda like shand. well let’s just hope for the best. c’mon shand, let’s make some good music. i hate the crap on the radio now. cheers, mike from sf, ca.

    Comment by mike on January 4, 2007 at 1:45 am

  11. SuedeJ

    Remy Shands sophomore cd will be entitled “A Day in the Shade” and he’s actually already released a song from it called “Ripened and consumed” you can probably find it free online somewhere and I can honestly say it’s better then anything on his debut. I just hope it gets released before I die of old age

    Comment by SuedeJ on June 26, 2007 at 3:52 am

  12. Sandi

    I have been a fan of Remy Shand since way back in the day. I bought a few copies of his cd to pass out.I am forever waiting for a new album. I even wrote to Tyra Banks to have her help me find him.( I think I have a slight obbsession ) Anyways if anyone hears any news on this amazing man please let us know.

    Comment by Sandi on August 13, 2007 at 3:49 am

  13. Jay in Dallas

    I hope his new joint drops soon, I’ll take anything at this point, a single, a song on a soundtrack something! This man is crazy nice, I was lucky enough to catch him live at a local small spot in Downtown Dallas & it was truly an experience & I hope to have again….soon. We’ll be here when you come back Remy!!!!!!

    Comment by Jay in Dallas on November 29, 2007 at 8:44 am

  14. SugarBones

    http://jus.gov.mb.ca

    Old lady is taking him to the cleaners since she has no more use for him. Search their names, enjoy

    Comment by SugarBones on August 16, 2008 at 3:14 am

  15. Remy Fan

    Could he be the next REMY?? no one could be the next Remy but there is defenitly unheard/unsigned talent out there like him. Go check out this indie artist named Shane Holmes its totally an unmastered album recorded out his house back in 2003 that was wrote/produced/arranged by the artist himself. maybe thats remy in disgize!

    Comment by Remy Fan on October 2, 2008 at 11:42 am

  16. brenda in birmingham

    LOVE HIS MUSIC.Where IS HE AND PLEASE SOMEONE GET HIM SINGING.I WANT SOME MORE.

    Comment by brenda in birmingham on October 12, 2008 at 10:51 pm

  17. Laura

    I was just listening to Remy Shand today and thinking it would be so awesome if he came out with another album. I hope there’s one in the works somewhere, and I know it’ll be well accepted when it finally does come.

    Comment by Laura on November 11, 2008 at 3:51 am

  18. Matt

    I would love to hear from him again. I hope everything is well with him, and he is happy. It would be awesome to say the least if he showed up on LivefromDaryshouse.com It’s a free monthy concert by Daryl Hall. It’s very cool, and i can see the two of them making some awesome music together.

    Comment by Matt on November 14, 2008 at 4:17 am

  19. lamar

    that ripped and consumed song is old its from 2002. it was a bonus track on the way i feel japanese release. i thought remy was in jail

    Comment by lamar on November 24, 2008 at 3:35 am

  20. Rebecca on Nov. 11th 2008

    Remy if you’re out there and reading your mail, come back, we miss you in the U.S. of A You are bad!!!!!! Come on don’t leave us hanging!!

    Comment by Rebecca on Nov. 11th 2008 on December 11, 2008 at 11:23 am

  21. Elias

    Anyone…. any news on remy….

    Comment by Elias on February 4, 2009 at 12:38 pm

  22. Asami

    Remy Shand was my favorite before Robin Thicke and John Legend. I check back to his website from time to time, if he had done anything new, but unfortunately not… Where and What are you doing now Remy Shand??! I used to listen to you almost 24/7, in my room and car. I still listen to them, still sounds good. I wanna hear your new stuff tho!

    Comment by Asami on February 19, 2009 at 4:50 pm

  23. el’wood

    i imagine he is on a beach somewhere with a ukulele and a margarita… one day suddenly there will be a new album and i’m sure it won’t suck!

    Comment by el'wood on April 8, 2009 at 4:19 pm

  24. doctorlady

    i am glad to know that i am not the only person searching for remy and surely not the only person who knows his music is destined to be neo-soul classic. i still listen to his music a lot, drink iced tea and burn some incense… always put me in a good mood, always…

    Comment by doctorlady on April 25, 2009 at 11:40 am

  25. xev1n

    Apparently there is a court case scheduled for May, 20th 2009 in the divorce trial that has been going on since 2006…really weird seems like he would still be making music though???? PLEASE COME BACK REMY!!!!

    http://jus.gov.mb.ca/

    Comment by xev1n on May 12, 2009 at 11:06 am

  26. SugarJones

    Welcome to the dark underbelly of the “big label” music business. They’re better at keeping big secrets than the friggin’ CIA.

    The kid’s been battling a divorce from Maiko Watson (she don’t need her Sugar Daddy no more now that the contract is up), and I suspect something happened with the contract itself and management.

    And I’m sure some psych problems can also be blamed for his disappearance. Not the kind of thing an artist brags about in their personal blog.

    If you’re around Winnipeg, watch for the big wooly hat behind the wheel of a late 80s black and beat up Chevy Caprice. Try flagging him down and ask him what’s up – TS

    Comment by SugarJones on July 3, 2009 at 3:19 am

  27. BobbyII

    Glad to hear others are keeping up on “the cause.” I actually just posted up on Facebook about Remy so I decided to do another search since its been a while since i’ve searched for updates. This is the most current I’ve seen so thanks to all and let’s hope we see Remy soon…

    Comment by BobbyII on July 27, 2009 at 1:08 pm

  28. Jae

    I’m glad there are others who are wondering where he is and what he’s doing. I am in love with “Take a Message”, and I absolutely can’t stop listening to it! Please come back Remy!
    :)

    Comment by Jae on August 9, 2009 at 12:35 am

  29. Sherman Lofton

    Remy you are defined as music.. you are the best hands down.. only other who can compare to you is sade.. everyone else is in the backseat jus listening to you jam.. Hey even if you don’t drop another jewel.. We can eat off of ” the way i feel” forever.. a true classic… There is no need for you to even drop again cause i really cant imagine a better album… Remy = MUSIC

    Comment by Sherman Lofton on August 12, 2009 at 12:14 am

  30. Dirty Cal

    believe it or not i bought his cd a long time ago we had a church trip to baltimore I was 12 Im 22 now Im from new jersey at that but I was living in greenville Nc the inspiration Remy Shand has had on my groups music is remarkable Ive been checking for him forever and hope to get new information on his music hopefully he has read my comment and many others because I am anxious to work with him for anyone who is reviewing this as I am check out our myspace myspace.com/mindcitymusic and tell us what you think…

    Comment by Dirty Cal on August 13, 2009 at 9:52 am

  31. WTF?!?!

    I imagine a girl like Maiko doesn’t want to be caught riding in a beat-up chevy caprice. Ah well, screw her. Beware of all women you meet when you are on the up-and-up. That woman ain’t shit. I think an album or two will show that silly girl what you’re made of Remy. Pull yourself up by the bootstraps and work your way out of it. It’s that simple, just put one foot in front of the other and do what comes natural. Music. She gave you fuel, now use it. That half-assed attempt at music she’s doing?! Ha. There’s a special place for her and her works (along with Robin Givens and the rest of ‘em)! I expect to hear from you soon.

    Comment by WTF?!?! on September 14, 2009 at 10:13 pm

  32. Keed Shayton

    I hear you on the whole Maiko situation. I saw and article where he mentioned that she asked him to marry her. What a surprise, huh? And now she’s playing guitar, bass and keyboards? Gee, who taught you all that Maiko? It seems the whole divorce thing concluded in August according to the online court records with the word “SETTLEMENT” in bold letters on one of the entries. So we’ll see what happens from here.

    The Way I Feel is still an amazing album, and the truth always comes out in the end, so I’m sure the man will resurface at some point. My only concern is that he might not be the same musician we knew from 2002.

    Comment by Keed Shayton on November 4, 2009 at 11:44 am

  33. MissThis

    Maybe he can’t do anything until the divorce is final? Doesn’t look like that stopped her from dropping a new album. Oh the curiosity is killing me! Remy slept and in walked Robin Thicke. Sheesh.

    Comment by MissThis on December 11, 2009 at 1:51 am

  34. Retro17

    anybody know where I can get his Japanese only bonus tracks from his cd? I didn’t know anything about them until recently… Yes he is sorely missed! Whenever I hear ppl raving on Robin Thicke, I always mention Remy. He’s WAAAY more soulful than Mr. Thicke,but he also played EVERYTHING on his cd. Its sad how Thicke is so popular,but if U say Remy Shand,ppl look at U funny & say “Who?!” This is the same universe where Meshell Ndegeocello,Van Hunt, Muhsinah,Georgia Anne Muldrow, & J*Davey are still virtually unknown. Sick Sick world…

    Comment by Retro17 on December 29, 2009 at 5:01 pm

  35. Karen McGinnis

    I am a 61 year old grandmother and in 2001 I fell in love with remarkaqble young man’s music. He is absolutely that has happenede to music in the 90-s and up to January 15, I haven’t hearde anything as good as his The Way I Feel album. Remy please do some more of your masterful mixing. You are a genius.

    Comment by Karen McGinnis on January 15, 2010 at 6:32 pm

  36. Karen McGinnis

    Let me try this again He is remarkable and he is a genius forgive my typing,

    Comment by Karen McGinnis on January 15, 2010 at 6:35 pm

  37. DJ Rahdu

    Dont know what happened to him but here’s some LIVE concert audio from 2002. Enjoy
    http://bamalovesoul.blogspot.com/2010/01/remy-shand-live-in-milan-2002.html

    Comment by DJ Rahdu on January 24, 2010 at 6:41 pm

  38. katia

    I’m just listening…. wonderfull, no more words to say…
    something so special and unique!
    please come back… the music need you…

    Comment by katia on January 26, 2010 at 8:34 am

  39. sandi

    I’ve been asking this question for years.remy I miss you…please let us know how you are and if we might me in for some more awesome music!

    Comment by sandi on February 1, 2010 at 3:05 pm

  40. Mr. Joekzalott™

    This guy is sorely missed. Since it’s been nearly a decade since his disappearance off of the face of the earth, I can’t say very much that hasn’t been said. I just hope that the guy comes with another album someday. It doesn’t matter when it is… just come out with another album as long as I’m still breathing. God didn’t give you such talent for it to go to waste, Remy.

    Comment by Mr. Joekzalott™ on February 2, 2010 at 11:19 pm

  41. Renaissance

    “Everlasting: A Tribute to Remy Shand” will air this Sunday, March 21st from 2-3pm, pst on “The Cool Lounge” radio show. Log on to:

    http://www.morepublicradiointernational.org

    or if you have trouble with that link try:

    http://www.jazzbeatradio.tv

    Don’t worry, if you miss this broadcast, or if you’re having trouble with those links, it’ll be posted on Podomatic a week from the 21st.

    http://www.thecoollounge.podomatic.com

    thanx!

    Comment by Renaissance on March 15, 2010 at 7:17 pm

  42. Ray

    Remy Shand has reappeared!

    He’s doing a gig in Toronto on Aug 28.
    Check out the Remy Shand wikipedia page for more info.

    Hopefully he gets a new record out soon.

    Comment by Ray on August 17, 2010 at 11:44 pm


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