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Background information
Birth name	Shakka Philip
Born	(1989-05-16) 16 May 1989 (age 36)
Origin	Notting Hill, London, England
Genres	Indie alternative soul R&B hip hop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter record producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Pitched Up Columbia Sony
Associated acts	Jme Sigma Basement Jaxx Giggs Wretch 32 Lethal Bizzle Ghetts Frisco Carnage Angel Nick Brewer Cadet

Shakka Philip, known simply as Shakka, is a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer from the UK. He was born on May 16, 1989. He works with music labels like Pitched Up, Columbia Records, and Sony Music.

In 2015, Shakka released his first big EP called The Lost Boys. It featured the popular song "Say Nada". The music video for "Say Nada," which included the artist Jme, has been watched over five million times. This success helped Shakka win his first MOBO Award for Best R&B/Soul Act. The next year, in 2016, he released another EP called The Island. This EP helped him win his second MOBO Award for Best R&B/Soul Act. He was also named one of The Independent's artists to watch in 2017.

Shakka's Music Journey

Starting Out: 2009–2011

Shakka began his music career by releasing his first official EP, Foolishness, in July 2009. He recorded this music at a local youth center. Shakka and TE1 helped produce the songs. This EP was Shakka's first step into the music world. He chose to sing with his natural British accent. This was different from many other artists at the time who used an American-influenced accent. His unique sound became his trademark.

In 2011, he released a creative mixtape called The Shakka Crown Affair. This mixtape earned him respect from other artists. It showed he was a rising creative talent in the UK. It also caught the attention of the successful British rapper Wretch 32.

Shakka gained many fans in the UK. In 2012, he started releasing a series of cover songs and mashups on YouTube called Shakkapellas. These videos helped him gain fans around the world. They also made music industry experts notice him.

Becoming Famous: 2013–2014

The year 2013 was very successful for Shakka. He worked with many different artists. A notable collaboration was on Wretch 32's song "Blackout". This song reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Shakka was also chosen to perform at the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival. After that, he toured globally with Basement Jaxx as their guest singer.

In 2013, Shakka received a lot of recognition. He was listed in MTV's top 20 Unsigned Artists. He also received two MOBO Award nominations, including Best Newcomer. BBC's Radio 1Xtra supported Shakka's music early on. They played his Shakkapellas and continued to support him as he became more famous.

He also performed on TV shows in 2013. These included 'The Graham Norton Show' with Wretch 32, Sunday Brunch, and Channel 5's The Wright Stuff.

Shakka continued his success with another independent project, the Tribe EP, in 2013. In July 2013, he released the song "Spin" from Tribe. In November 2013, he released the song "Just Want to See You".

In 2013, Shakka also performed in a National Theatre play called "Home." He also produced music for the play. It ran for two months in the late summer. During this play, he shared the stage with Antonia Thomas and BAFTA award-winning Michaela Coel.

Big Success: 2015–Present

In 2014, Shakka released a collection of remixes called Shakka B-Sides. It included a remix of Ten Walls' "Walking with Elephants" featuring Frisco. This remix gained over 8 million views on YouTube. In 2015, Shakka signed with Pitched Up/Sony Music.

In 2015, Shakka released his first major EP, The Lost Boys, and a new song called "Say Nada".

Soon after, he released a remix of "Say Nada" with two verses by Jme. This remix has over 5 million views on YouTube. The original song is on his EP The Lost Boys, which came out on November 6, 2015.

In 2016, he released his next EP, The Island. This EP helped Shakka win his second MOBO Award for Best R&B/Soul Act. He was also featured on The Independent's list of artists to watch in 2017.

Shakka was featured on Ghetts' song "Know My Ting," released on January 27, 2017.

Shakka also produces music for the E4 TV series Chewing Gum. Its second season aired in early 2017.

On August 12, 2021, Shakka announced his first album, Road Trip To Venus. It was released on September 24, 2021.

Shakka's Music Releases

Albums

Extended Plays

Mixtapes

Singles

Songs by Shakka

Songs Featuring Shakka

Other Songs Shakka Appeared On

Awards and Nominations