Ra’Shad The Blues Kid is a Blues Musician and Artist from Mississippi. Ra’Shad started playing guitar at the age of 16 and has only advanced since. He started his first band at the age of 23. He began playing for local artists doing live shows and have worked their way up the blues ladder and all throughout the Southern Soul Blues family. He has worked with many blues artists such as Krishunda Echols, LaMorris Williams, Napoleon Demps, Kenne Wayne, J-Wonn. As Ra’Shad was mastering and growing with his band, he was also growing as an artist. He would participate in jam sessions with Mr. L.C. Ulmer (Local Bluesman). It was during these sessions with Mr. Ulmer that he adopted the name “Blues Kid”. The great blues legend was a mentor to the young blues artist. They encouraged him and helped to form him into the artist that we all know today. His sound and passion are what distinguish him from other artists. His eclectic musical taste also plays a part in the quality sound that he gives into his own songs and music. His musical style is influenced by great blues men & women. Ra’Shad is an artist who remains humble and kind while keeping the blues tradition alive.