Shakka

About

Singer, songwriter, and music producer signed to Pitched Up and Sony/Columbia who earned his career breakthrough with the 2015 EP "The Lost Boys," as well as his single from the same year, "Say Nada." The following year, he released his EP "The Island," which reached #17 on the UK's Official Albums Chart. He has also toured the world as a guest artist with Basement Jaxx and produced the music for E4's television series Chewing Gum.  

Before Fame

Before releasing "The Lost Boys" in 2015, which was his debut EP on a major label, he dropped his first official EP, titled "Foolishness," which he recorded at a local youth center, in 2009. He had also released a conceptual mixtape in 2011 called "The Shakka Crown Affair." He primarily rose to fame after having captured the attention of rapper Wretch 32 and being featured on his charting single "Blackout."

Trivia

He was named on MTV's coveted "Top 20 Unsigned Artists of 2013" list. In 2015 and 2016, he won the MOBO Award for Best R&B/Soul Act. In 2017, he was also included on The Independent's "Ones to Watch" list.

Family Life

He is from the United Kingdom.

Associated With

He has collaborated with countless artists throughout his career, including Mr Eazi, JME, and Mr. Vegas. He has also been a featured artist on the tracks of artists such as Frisco, Lethal Bizzle, Ghetts, and Idris Elba.