Biography
Who is The Shadow?
Early life and real name
Yoav Eliasi was born in Safed, Israel. He is the son of parents with Ashkenazi and Mizrahi Jewish roots. His father's side has Romanian-Jewish ancestry. His mother's side has Persian-Jewish ancestry. The family moved to Tel Aviv when he was two years old. As a teenager, he became close friends with Kobi Shimoni. Shimoni is better known as Subliminal. The two artists performed together at various hip-hop shows. This partnership helped start his career in music.
Music career and TACT Records
The Shadow signed with the record label TACT Records. He worked closely with Subliminal on the 2002 album Ha'Or Ve'HaTzel. He also contributed to the 2004 TACT All-Stars album. He recorded several singles with the Tel Aviv City Team. These include Lama and Prahim ba'Kaneh from 2004. He also released Peace in the Middle East and Hineni/Viens Ici that same year. In 2005, he released the single Shir Shel Rega Ehad.
He later pursued solo projects. In 2007, he released the song Meantezet 2007. He followed this with a solo studio album in 2008. This album is titled Lo Sam Zain. The official translation for the title is Don't give a damn. His music fits within the hip-hop and political hip-hop genres.
Political activism and police title
He is a far-right political activist and blogger. He uses the internet to target asylum seekers and LGBTQ Israelis. He also posts content targeting Arabs and leftists. His online followers call themselves The Shadow's Lions. In July 2014, he helped organize a right-wing confrontation. This event happened during a demonstration by anti-war protesters. These protesters opposed Operation Protective Edge against Gaza.
The Shadow has a history with the Israeli military. He served his mandatory time in the IDF. He chose to stay in the military after his initial service. He claims he worked as a Discipline Officer in an interview with Yehoram Gaon. However, TACT Records stated he served in an elite undercover unit. He suggests his stage name comes from this military experience. In 2024, the chief of the Israeli police in the Tel Aviv district gave him an honorary title. He became an honorary inspector. This happened while Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir was present.
Family and personal life
The Shadow has a partner named Lynn Moore. He is an Israeli citizen born in the city of Safed. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He is categorized as a singer and rapper. He maintains a public presence as an internet celebrity.
Birthday and age
The Shadow was born on November 22, 1977, which makes The 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. The shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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