Promise (rapper)

Promise Shepherd (born September 16, 1992) is a Canadian Hip hop soul artist/songwriter from Toronto. Currently he is being managed by Duck Down Music (via Duck Down Management). He is also currently a member of the group Perfeck Strangers, based in Scarborough, Ontario.

Studio albums

 * 2002: The Promise That Heaven Kept
 * 2008: More Than Music
 * 2011: Awakening

Singles

 * 2003: "Alright"
 * 2008: "In God We Trust" (featuring J. Ivy, Calvin Richardson and Elzhi of Slum Village)
 * 2008: "Change" (featuring Mr. Probz, Supastition and Royce Da 5'9")
 * 2011: "Against The Odds" (featuring Jhené Aiko)

Mixtapes

 * 2005: "AmiRacle"
 * 2006: "Music"
 * 2007: "Dj L'oqenz: Kanye West presents Promise Vol.1"
 * 2008: "Dj Mensa: Kanye West presents Promise Vol.2"
 * 2009: "2dopeboyz Presents: D.O.P.E. Mixtape"

Guest appearances

 * 2002: Mark J - "National Anthem Remix" featuring Shabach, 2nd Nature, Promise, R-Swift, J Silas, Da' T.R.U.T.H., Lecrae, Japhia Life, Triumph
 * 2004: Nifty - "The Real" featuring Manafest and Promise (The Preface Ep)
 * 2004: Nifty - "Hope" featuring Janée Olivia (The Preface Ep) Producer credit
 * 2005: Roshana - "Intro", "I Know I", "Care For You", "Steady", "Soul Searching" featuring Voyce Alexander aka Aion Clarke & Drake (Roshana) Co-producer/Writer credit
 * 2006: Nifty - "What's Right" featuring Promise and Jessica Jones (The Candidate)
 * 2006: Manafest - "Critics" (Glory)
 * 2008: Tonéx aka Ton3x - "Maverick" featuring Promise (The London Letters)
 * 2009: Dillin Hoox - "Liar" featuring Promise & Sha Stimuli
 * 2009: Gary Beals - "Excuse Me", "Waiting", "You" (The Rebirth Of...) Writer credit
 * 2009: Revived - "Free", "Come Back", "I Am" (Revived) Writer credit
 * 2010: Dj Mick Boogie - "MCs Act Like They Don't Know" (Survival Kit) featuring Sha Stimuli, Promise, J.A.M.E.S. Watts, & Fashawn
 * 2010: Shad - "Time" (TSOL) iTunes exclusive bonus track
 * 2010: "The Bridge" (The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo) Prod. Marco Polo
 * 2010: "HIStory" featuring Peter Katz. Prod. Colin Munroe
 * 2010: Duane Forrest - "Natural", "Broadway Remix"
 * 2011: NBA 2K11 OST - "Better Than You" featuring Duck Down All-Stars : Buckshot, Skyzoo and Sean Price (prod. Double-O of Kidz in the Hall) and in video game as character on celebrity list
 * 2011: The Get By - "These Girls" (Let Go) Writer credit
 * 2011: Buckshot - "Run To Remember" featuring Smif N' Wessun and Promise
 * 2012: Perfeck Strangers - (Series Premiere)
 * 2012: Various Artists - "These Girls Too" featuring Promise, Tona, Rich Kidd and The Get By

Awards

 * 2002 CGMA Covenant Award for Hip-Hop/Rap Song of the Year for "Alright"
 * 2003 Vibe Award Nominee for Best Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year
 * 2003 UMAC Award Nominee for Best Gospel Recording for "Alright"
 * 2003 Maja Award Nominee for Best Male Artist of the Year
 * 2003 Maja Award Nominee for Best New Artist of the Year
 * 2007 Shai Award Nominee for Best Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year
 * 2009 CGMA Covenant Award for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year for "More Than Music"