Shades Of Culture has been played on NTS in shows including Ted Draws, featured first on 26 July 2022. Songs played include Mindstate (Remix).

Shades of Culture is a Hip Hop trio based in Montreal. The trio was started in 1991 and its members are known as DShade, Revolution, and DJ Storm. They are regarded as one of the pioneers of rap music in Montreal and the Province of Quebec.[citation needed]

After having won the Big Break competition in 1992, they proceeded to record several demo tapes and arrange multiple Canadian tours with several U.S. and Canadian bands. They have toured with Bad Brains, Triggerhappy, SNFU,…