Meet this week’s Campus Cutie, Shad Albarazanji. You may know him from his songs such as “Party in the Hill” or his latest song “Dreamers.” Want to see him perform? Come out to Smooch’s Smooch-A-Palooza at the Cat’s Cradle on Thursday, April 24th. Besides performing, Shad spends his time doing philanthropic work for organizations such as Push America and was an OL for UNC this past summer
Name: Shad Albarazanji
Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology
List three words that best describe you: Not a rapper.
Favorite quote: “Hol’ up, hold my phone!” – Drizzy Drake
Favorite Movie: Taken. Liam Neeson is a boss.
Favorite Restaurant in Chapel Hill: B-Ski’s, because I used to work there in high school.
Favorite Study Spot on Campus: The studio…kidding. But I would say Graham Memorial because its relaxing, comfy, and close to where I live.
Favorite artist(s): J. Cole, Kanye, Lupe Fiasco, Logic, Kendrick, too many to name!
Favorite Memory at UNC: Rushing the court after the Duke game with my roommate Trey Bright, that’s been on my bucket list for a while now.
Career goals: Worldwide tour, that would be pretty sweet.
What do you find attractive in a girl? Their eyes and smile, being confident in themselves.
Ideal date: Lobster and shrimp on the balcony of a penthouse at the top of the Hollywood Hills at night…imagine that.
Biggest turn off: Not appreciating the little things in life, not saying thank you or showing respect.
Do you have any hidden talents? I’m a hip hop artist, hopefully it won’t be a hidden talent for too long.
Who’s your celebrity crush? Mila Kunis
What are you most passionate about? Philanthropy, helping others and making music.
What are your summer plans? I will be Biking across the country for Pi Kappa Phi’s national philanthropy Push America. It’s called the journey of hope and we bike from LA to Washington D.C. while working with people with disabilities at friendship visits each day. Overall we’re raising awareness for people with disabilities.
So collegiettes, what are you waiting for?