Shakka (singer)

Shakka (singer)
Background information
Birth name Shakka Philip
Born (1989-05-16) 16 May 1989
Origin Notting Hill, London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2011–present
Associated acts
Website iamshakka.com

Shakka is a singer, songwriter and producer from Notting Hill, who is influenced by indie, dub, hip hop, Motown and garage. His musical inspirations include Bob Marley, Coldplay, The Police and Andre 3000. He is well-respected and multi-talented across the arts; performing at Tate Britain alongside Speech Debelle[1] as part of their 'Great British Art Debate',[2] as well as performing in 'Home' being shown at the National Theatre.[3] Fans of Shakka include; Rita Ora, Wiley, Professor Green, Rudimental, Basement Jaxx, Skepta, Laura Mvula, Labrinth, Wretch 32, Vula, Daley and Maverick Sabre.[4]

Music career

Early career

In his early career stages, Shakka's second full-length project was named The Shakka Crown Affair,[5] an 18-track mixtape "borrowing" beats and instrumentals from artists such as Coldplay and Lil Wayne; garnering more fans from around London and acclaim from fellow musicians such as Etta Bond, Wretch 32, Daley and Incisive. Shakka then shot to fame as a YouTube sensation doing various tracks using harmony and beatbox, known as The Shakapellas.[6] These mash-ups of popular songs featured a collaboration with Vula Malinga; the lead vocalist on Basement Jaxx's single "Oh My Gosh",[7] as well as teaming up with Sony Music signed artist Tanya Lacey.[8] The Shakappellas were eventually available as a download,[6] as well as attracting over 1 million views in total. In December 2012 he released his debut single "Sooner or Later" which received strong support across national radio, in particular, being made 'Jam Hot Record of the Week' in 2012 by Radio 1Xtra's MistaJam.[9][10]

2013–present: Breakthrough

2013 proved to be a very successful year for Shakka, collaborating with various artists, most notably featuring on Wretch 32's single "Blackout" which reached number 6 in the UK singles chart.[11] He was also selected to perform on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival,[12] as well as having performed alongside Basement Jaxx as a guest vocalist at V Festival,[12] and accompanying them on their world tour.[13] Although to this day Shakka remains unsigned, he has received extensive recognition earning himself a place in the MTV's top 20 Unsigned Artists of 2013 list[14] and receiving 2 MOBO Award nominations; including Best Newcomer.[15] BBC's Radio 1Xtra has supported Shakka throughout his rise to fame, most recently being invited to perform live for CJ's[16] Soundcheck.[17]

Noted television performances include performing on 'The Graham Norton Show'[18] alongside Wretch 32, as well as on 'Sunday Brunch' and Channel 5's 'The Wright Stuff'.

In July 2013 he released the single by "Spin", taken from his EP Tribe.[19] In November 2013 he released the single "Just Want to See You".[20]

In 2015, Shakka released a new single entitled "Say Nada". Shortly afterwards, he released a remix featuring two verses by Jme, which has accumulated over a million YouTube views.[21] The solo version of the song features on his new EP entitled The Lost Boys, released 6 November 2015.[22]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[23]
Foolishness —
Tribe
  • Released: 5 July 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
 —
The Lost Boys
  • Released: 6 November 2015
  • Label: RME Records
  • Format: Digital download
 144
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape details
The Shakka Crown Affair

Singles

As lead artist

Year Title Album
2012 "Sooner or Later" Tribe
2013 "Spin"
"Just Want to See You"
2014 "When Will I See You Again" Non-album single
2015 "Say Nada"
(featuring Jme)		 The Lost Boys

As featured artist

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
[23]		 UK Dance
[24]		 UK Indie
[25]		 SCO
[26]
2013 "Blackout"
(Wretch 32 featuring Shakka)		 6 3 3 10 Growing Over Life
2014 "If Only"
(Show N Prove featuring Shakka)		 — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and Nominations

Year Organisation Nominated work Award Result
2013 :-? MOBO Awards Wretch 32 ft. Shakka - 'Blackout' Best Song Nominated
MOBO Awards Shakka Best Newcomer Nominated

MOBO Awards 2015

Best R&B/ Soul act - Won

References

  1. ↑ Speech Debelle Official
  2. ↑ The Great British Art Debate . What does art mean to YOU?
  3. ↑ Shakka | National Theatre | South Bank, London
  4. ↑ Coming Soon To The Glee Club
  5. ↑ The Shakka Crown Affair | Shakka
  6. 1 2 Shakka. Shakka.bandcamp.com/
  7. ↑ Basement Jaxx | News
  8. ↑ Tanya Lacey. Tanyalaceyofficial.com/
  9. ↑ iTunes - Music - Sooner or Later - Single by Shakka
  10. ↑ SHAKKA IS MISTAJAM’S JAM HOT « playmaker PLUS
  11. ↑ Wretch 32. wretch32.com/
  12. 1 2 BBC - Glastonbury - 2013 - Acts - Shakka
  13. ↑ http://www.basementjaxx.com/news/
  14. ↑ Brand New Unsigned | Brand New For 2014
  15. ↑ 2013 BEST NEWCOMER NOMINEE IN ASSOCIATION WITH HTC: Shakka | MOBO Awards
  16. ↑ BBC Radio 1Xtra - CJ Beatz
  17. ↑ BBC - Music - Shakka
  18. ↑ Wretch 32 ft Shakka - Blackout (Live Graham Norton Show) | Video YouTube - NMETV Latest Music Videos and Clips | - NME.COM
  19. ↑ iTunes - Music - Tribe - EP by Shakka
  20. ↑ iTunes - Music - Just Want to See You - EP by Shakka
  21. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnPnQzAcr4g
  22. ↑ http://www.thefader.com/2015/11/05/shakka-the-lost-boys-ep
  23. 1 2 Peak positions in the United Kingdom:
  24. ↑ Peak positions for the Dance singles in the UK:
  25. ↑ Peak positions for the Indie singles in the UK:
  26. ↑ Peak positions for the singles in Scotland:

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