Remy Shand
Born (1977-10-14) October 14, 1977
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
GenresR&B, soul, neo soul, blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist
Years active
  • 2001–2002
  • 2013–2016
LabelsRemy Records, Motown, Universal Music

Remy Shand[1] (born October 14, 1977) is a Canadian R&B/soul singer, who released his only album, The Way I Feel, on Motown Records in 2002.

Early life

Shand was born to parents Doug and Lana Shand.

Career

Shand became a fan of artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan and Earth, Wind & Fire. During 1998 he began to write and record songs independently.[2] Three years later, he was signed to Motown Records, and these songs became the basis for his first and only album, The Way I Feel which was released on March 12, 2002.[3] The album and won a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording in the 2003 Juno Awards. In 2002, Shand also released the hit singles "Rock Steady" and "Take A Message".[3]

Shand now leads a quiet life out of the public eye and has transitioned into electrical engineering, stating: "Motown was one of the few studios that built their own gear. I think that inspired me to become more than just an entertainer. Modern music has always been dictated by technological advancements intertwined with cultural movements. Song and dance have been around for ages and I would like to encourage more artists to evolve beyond that cycle, separate themselves from the pageantry, and get heavy with the recording arts and sciences. It’s time to step into the future and innovate."[4]

Accolades

Shand also received four Grammy nominations for his work.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
CAN
 U.S.
[6]		 U.S.
R&B
The Way I Feel 1 39 15

EPs

Title Details
Archives, Vol. 1
Archives, Vol. 2: The California Instrumentals

Singles

  • "Take a Message" (2001), Universal
  • "The Way I Feel" (2001), Universal
  • "Rocksteady" (2001), Universal
  • "Lust" (2013), Remy Records
  • "Song for Mark Gonzales" (2013), Remy Records
  • "Where Are We Going" (2013), Remy Records
  • "Springtime (Live)" (2013), Remy Records
  • "Worms (Instrumental)" (2013), Remy Records
  • "Mainline" (2013), Remy Records
  • "The Best In Me" (2014), Remy Records
  • "Son Of Night" (2014), Remy Records
  • "Politicians" (2014), Remy Records
  • "The Price I Pay" (2015), Remy Records
  • "Electronic Flesh" (2015), Remy Records
  • "Lament of Nine" (2015), Remy Records
  • "Man of Time" (2015), Remy Records
  • "Washington Square" (2015), Remy Records
  • "Serafin" (2015), Remy Records
  • "Peer Pressure" (2015), Remy Records
  • "Event Horizon" (2015), Remy Records
  • "My Hollywood" (2016), Remy Records

Awards and nominations

Juno Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2003 The Way I Feel R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Won

Grammy Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2003 The Way I Feel Best R&B Album Nominated
2003 "Take a Message" Best R&B Vocal Performance - Male Nominated
2003 "Take a Message" Best R&B Song Nominated
2003 "Rocksteady" Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "File Details: FD06-01-79576". Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba. 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
  2. ↑ "An R&B Newcomer From Canada? Remy Shand Delivers 'The Way I Feel'". billboard.com. Billboard. March 21, 2002.
  3. 1 2 "Winnipeg’s one-hit wonders. They were supposed to be the next big thing. Where did they go?". The Uniter, Catherine van Reenen, March 31, 2011
  4. ↑ https://www.umusic.ca/press-releases/remy-shands-acclaimed-no-1-album-the-way-i-feel-available-on-vinyl-more-than-two-decades-after-release/
  5. ↑ "Remy Shand". grammy.com. The Recording Academy. 23 November 2020.
  6. ↑ Billboard. "Remy Shand". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  7. ↑ "Gold and Platinum Search". www.musiccanada.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2022.

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