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Whatever Happend To…..Remy Shand?

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February 8, 2006

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ndawg

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

  • 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!

  • 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!!!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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!!!!!!

  • 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

  • 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!

  • brenda in birmingham

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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!!

  • Elias

    Anyone…. any news on remy….

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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…

  • 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/

  • 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

  • http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3371507/resume 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…

  • 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!
    :)

  • http://none 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

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Karen McGinnis

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

  • http://BamaLoveSoul.Com 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

  • katia

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

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • http://www.reneeslounge.com 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!

  • 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.

  • Crystal

    Checking in to see if there are any updates on Remy. I saw where he lost his Mom in March 2010. May she rest in peace. The man has gone through a lot. Hopefully he will express himself in his music again.

  • LLL

    I googled to try to find any updates on Remy Shand (new cd) and stumbled upon here. Remy is an awesome musician..breautiful voice. What prompted me to look is the fact that I heard a song on KBLX the Quiet Storm and turned the volume up because the vibe was a Remy vibe. The vocals were reminescent (spelling?). Anyway i found out it was Corinne Baily Rae’s song “Closer”. I wonder if he wrote it, played on it, something. It’s so much like his style, but then again Corinne is brilliant as well.

  • tooty

    i have the same copy of remy shands cd since 2005 or 2006 after I saw his video on vh1soul.the youngin is talented i really hope he comes back.

  • http://www.frugaldi.com dhreyn

    I’m a 55 year-old female who still regularly listens to Remy’s music. Remy is absolutely one of my favorite artists, right up there with Sting. He looks good on his CD cover too. I hope he comes out with more music!

  • BJordan

    Remy earned good airplay on KJLH with “Take a Message” in 2001-02. I’m playing it right now.

  • http://facebook.com/thejinxedone Gerard

    This post is to let Remy know that his music is sorely missed by many… I have been on here for almost a decade solid looking for some glimmer of hope that he will pop his head up and let people who truly are his fans know that he is ok or not… I wouldn’t want to admit this but I will. When times are hard I don’t want to show my face but it’s time to break with tradition and lean on those who truly care about us… for you it is the ones you love and your fans. I make this promise to you Remy. I will do everything in my power to see to it that you see people (total strangers who were touched by your music) everywhere care about where you are and how you are doing because you took the time to deliver them strong, heartfelt music that still to this day set the tone for the day. We truly miss you Remy and if you find this hit me up. Anything you need I will help you get. God speed Remy.

    Gerard
    facebook.com/thejinxedone

  • Manuel Rodriguez1981

    That’s what wondering. I still have his 2002 debut album The Way I Feel and I have been playing it since March 12, 2002 when It was released. I remember hearing Take A Message day on KJLH in Los Angeles back in 2002 a week after new years day on the morning of January 8, 2002 while I was listening to Cliff Winston & The Hometeam and I thought Al Green released a new record. I go on the KJLH website and look at their playlist and look at their added songs and there it is “Remy Shand Take A Message”. I’m now 30 and still that song. Heck I play that song as if it came out yesterday. No autotune just real raw & uncut R&B vocal’s. I’m Mexican and love R&B music especially Neo Soul. He’s channeling Al Green.

  • Epa Traciejacksonhall

    I’m listening to him right now…and every time I do I just think “please come back on the scene!”  If you’re out there listening, Remy, know that people are STILL feeling you…I saw you live in Detroit and one of many serious fans out there anxiously awaiting your return.