Chi Candi (Shy-Can-Dee) is a female hip-hop artist hailing from Chicago, Illinois, painting verbal pictures of past present and future to those who can relate. Self expression has inspired her to be an artist since the tender age of 8 years old. “My life experience is an embodiment of my music states” Candi says. Growing up on 87th Honore better known as Cross Ashland, Candi is no stranger to gang violence. “My hood was filled with blackstones and I’ve seen a lot of my friends fall victim to gunplay,” Candi mentions.
“These experiences inspired me to write about the things I saw and lived, as an escape from the harsh realities of my surroundings”. Putting two radios together playing one and recording into the other,Candi’s journey as a emcee began. Flash forwarding to the present, Candi’s grind and determination to be an artist has lead her into some great opportunities. From opening twice for Young Jeezy to features with Yung Berg and Yung Joc, several blog and website placements, A four city tour opening for Chicago’s own Do or Die, The 2015 Underground Music Awards Female Artist of the Year nominee to being called the total package by respected west coast artist Crooked I.
Currently working on her latest project, a mixtape called Paid in Full, Candi’s on the path to greatness. You can catch her single, “I’m Hott” burning up the airwaves across the country. Now residing in Louisville, Kentucky, Candi quotes, “I just want the world to know there are many dimensions to my personality and I will always stay true to who I am and where I come from CHICAGO”, even though I got mad love for the Ville, Chi-town made me! Its more than just a city it’s forever in your bloodline. Backed with the full support from her label, Hustle Tactics Entertainment, Candi’s sure to create a name in the music world that will prove to become timeless. Keep In touch with Chi Candi.