Shao Dow is an award-winning rapper, manga author, and (occasional) ninja. An internationally recognized artist influenced by anime and gaming culture, his music has been showcased by global brands such as Epic Games [Fortnite], Amazon Prime Video [Arsenal FC Documentary], and Sony [God of War]. Shao has also collaborated with brands including Uniqlo, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Gym Shark.

Laying the foundation at age 18 while training in Shaolin Kung Fu in China, Shao’s career spans the globe. He has toured the UK, Europe, North America, and Japan, and has opened for renowned artists such as Tech N9ne, R.A. the Rugged Man, and KRS-One.

A versatile creative, his recognition as an “Artist of Exceptional Ability” by the US government earned him a prestigious O-1 visa to legally tour the US. Aided by his bilingual lyricism (rapping in English and Japanese), Shao is the author of “The Way of Shao”, an original manga series set in a world where musicians develop extraordinary abilities from their growing fanbases.