His debut album '' When This Is Over '' ( 2005 ) was self-made , financed with the $ 17,500 he won from 91.5 The Beat 's Rhythm of the Future talent competition during his time as an undergraduate student at Wilfrid Laurier University . The album was recognized for Shad 's honest lyrics and focus on social causes — for example , the track " I 'll Never Understand " examines the Rwandan genocide and includes poetry written by his mother , Bernadette Kabango
Rwandan genocide
Rwandan genocide
Shad (rapper)