iMusic... Wretch 32 + Shakka - Blackout

"Let there be no light..." - Shakka

Produced by Knox Brown and the lead single from Wretch 32's forthcoming third studio album, enjoy it UP top...

#Peace.Love.Blackout

iVideo... YJ - The Message Concert (Recap)

Emerging British rapper YJ recently released his debut EP titled The Message and a few weeks ago, he held a launch concert for the EP at Shoreditch's Queen of Hoxton. Sebastian Thiel of Upshot TV was on hand to capture the moment, here's how it all went down. Look out for cameos from A.Dot Comedian, Suli Breaks, Vicktor Taiwo, Dionne Reid and Shakka among others.

#Peace.Love.TheMessage

iVideo... Kyra + Cashtastic - Good Love

The latest single from London singer/songwriter Kyra finally gets its visual compliment courtesy of director Paul Gardner. Featuring emerging UK rapper Cashtastic, the video for "Good Love" also features cameo appearances from Wretch 32, BBC 1Xtra's CJ Beatz, Jacob Banks, Poet, Remel London, Shakka and a host of others. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.GoodLove

iEvent... Cosy Anniversary Show @ Brick House w/ Josh Osho + Shakka + Rachel Kerr (Tuesday, June 5)

Cosy Show are having their second year anniversary showcase this Jubilee bank holiday on Tuesday, June 5 at The Brick House on the ever vibrant Brick Lane and they've brought together an excellent line up of emerging UK artist to put on a right show for you. 

Hosted by resident host Axel and DJ Semo, the live music will be courtesy of Island Def Jam recording artist Josh Osho, who will be joined on stage by Fem Fel, Ash Catch Em and a special guest. One of our favourite London artists right now Shakka will also be performing live as well as Rachel Kerr with comedy coming from KG tha Comedian and Babatunde.

Unfortunately £7 tickets are sold OUT so for guaranteed entry, GET your £10 advanced tickets HERE

For more information on the Cosy Show: Facebook // Twitter // Website

#Peace.Love.CosyShow

iVideo... Shakka + Vula - Somebody That I Used To Know x Climax (Gotye + Usher Cover)

London Singer/Songwriter Shakka comes through with an all new episode of his Shakkapella series. This instalment sees Shakka link up with British female vocalist Vula to offer up this awesome mash-up cover of Gotye's smash hit "Somebody That I Used To Know" and Usher's latest single "Climax". Check out the House of Alt-directed visuals UP top...

#Peace.Love.Shakkapella

iVideo... Shakka - Take Our Time + MORE (Live @ We Play Music)

Emerging London singer/songwriter Shakka took to Queen of Hoxton last month to perform a few songs off of his Shakka Crown Affair mixtape for Deja Vu FM's We Play Music Live showcase. Check out the footage - filmed and edited by Alx Sosa for VUTV - of Shakka performing "On This Thing", my personal favorite "Take Our Time" and the massive "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face" UP top...

#Peace.Love.Shakka

iVideo... Shakka - 212 (Azealia Banks Acapella Cover)

Fast-rising London singer/songwriter Shakka comes with another installment of his Shakkapella series with House of Alt film-makers. This time, he takes on Azealia Banks' breakthrough smash "212" with a little dash of Chris Brown's "Beautiful People", check it OUT up top...

#Peace.Love.Shakkapella

iVideo... Shakka - Thinking Of You (Frank Ocean Acapella Cover)

Fast-rising London singer/songwriter Shakka and film makers House of Alt come with the second episode of the well-received Shakkapella series. This video sees Shakka take on Frank Ocean's massive "Thinking Of You" record and even add his own lyrics unto the record - all acapella. Check it out UP top...

#Peace.Love.Shakkapella

iVideo... Shakka - Take Our Time

I have literally gotta jump outta the house now (Guess who does Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve? Yes that's right!) but NOT before I share this one. Shouts to Yin & Yang for the heads UP as well. One of the songs of 2011 finally gets its visual treatment, what am I talking about? None other than Shakka's "Take Our Time", check it out Up top and enjoy!

I do really feel that for one of the songs of the year (in my opinion), Shakka and his team could've and really should've capitalized and made this video release an event but hey, that's just me!

#Peace.Love.TakeOurTime

iVideo... Shakka - End Of Time (Beyonce Acapella Cover)

Emerging London singer/songwriter Shakka unveils this ridiculously dope acapella cover rendition of Beyonce's "End of Time" in what looks like the first episode of his new Shakkapella series filmed by House of Alt, check it out UP top!

#Peace.Love.Shakkapella

iVideo... Shakka - God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Coldplay Cover)

So it seems like emerging London singer/songwriter Shakka is NOT ready to unveil the video for the sublime "Take Our Time" from his critically acclaimed debut mixtape The Shakka Crown Affair as earlier promised. To tide us over however till when that happens, here's a recently released and really cool Jamie Cox-directed video of Shakka and his band performing his absolutely ridiculously dope cover of Coldplay's "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face"... ENJOY this one and download it for FREE underneath!

Download: Shakka - God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (Coldplay Cover)

Download: Shakka - The Shakka Crown Affair (Mixtape)

#GodPutASmileUponYourFace

iMusic... Kay Young + Shakka - Don't Go (Wretch 32 + Josh Kumra Cover)

Emerging London-based artist/producer Kay Young links up with fellow Londoner and singer/songwriter Shakka to cover/remake Wretch 32's amazing single "Don't Go" which originally features Josh Kumra. Check it out below...

Download: Kay Young + Shakka - Don't Go (Wretch 32 Cover)

#DontGo

iShowcase... Muzaholic w/ Shakka + Rachel Kerr + More (Friday, July 29 2011)

"The Muzaholic Showcase is a platform dedicated for UK’s Finest Unsigned Talent to showcase themselves in front of a diverse & supportive crowd as well as people within the Music & Media Industry! This month we have Poetry from Mosaique, Dance from Tolu & Dani plus performances from Rachel Kerr, Elephant 12, j*e*s*p*a & Shakka! Muzaholic have put a different twist to their showcase this month as they will also have “Live Karaoke!” That’s Karaoke with a band!!! Join in the Summer fun!" - Muzaholic

Get to know about Shakka and Rachel Kerr as well as Elephant 12, Mosaique and j*e*s*p*a who make up the rest of the artist line-up on the night and then, hit the JUMP for more details about the showcase

iMixtape... JoLeon Davenue - The New Mantra (Free Download)

Emerging UK emcee/vocalist JoLeon Davenue recently (June 7) released his latest project - The New Mantra mixtape... Led by lead single "Drum It Out", the 7-track mixtape features collaborations with some of London's finest emerging artists - Shakka, Marvin Ambrosius and Chantelle Nandi - while borrowing production and musical backdrops from the likes of Machinedrum and Full Crate amongst others to create a thoroughly captivating and enjoyable listen... Check it out below!

In related news, JoLeon Davenue will be playing at YoYo at the Notting Hill Arts Club tomorrow evening (Thursday, June 16) at 9pm! The £3 guestlist is still wide open so email info@joleon.co.uk to get on Mr. Davenue's guestlist! For more details and info on tomorrow's YoYo event, please click HERE!

Download: JoLeon Davenue - The New Mantra Mixtape

Keep Tabs on JoLeon Davenue: Facebook // Twitter // Website

#Peace.Love.Vibes

iVideo... Incisive + Shakka - Just Wait

One of the stand-out tracks from emerging UK emcee and producer Incisive's self-titled 210 album gets it's visual treatment. Check out the video for "Just Wait" which features emerging London-based singer and song-writer Shakka with the ever so lovely instrumentalist Yasmin making a cameo appearance on the keys... ENJOY!

Purchase: Incisive - Incisive (iTunes)

#Peace.Love.JustWait

iShowcase... 19TH APRIL 2011 = UNCUT @ CARGO w/ Courtney Buchanan + Shakka + Nadine Charles

"The Music is Remedy team alongside Sabre Music are launching a new monthly night at Cargo called UNCUT. Held every third Thursday of the month the night will feature some of London's finest up and coming artists performing live sets with some of the finest musicians in town. After the live showcase there will be an Open mic and jam session allowing artists and musicians in the crowd the opportunity to get up on the stage and join in on the fun." - Music is Remedy

A brand new live music showcase evening brought to you by the good folks at Music is Remedy in conjunction with Sabre Music will be launching this Thursday (April 19th) at the well-renowned Cargo venue in the heart of Shoreditch... & for their launch night, have they not gone and got the one they call Shakka (aka Shakka Crown) to bless the "Uncut" stage? Alongside the Notting Hill bred singer/songwriter who will be playing with one of the best bands in London The Remedies, Uncut will also feature performances from veteran UK R&B/Soul producer COURTNEY BUCHANAN - very well know for such 90's classics as "Life With You" and "Heaven" + fast-riisng singer/songwriter Nadine Charles + Soul & Jazz singer Allise hailing from North West London backed by a full 6-piece band + emerging Electronica artist,vocalist and producer Outlier + Nazarene and her full band - The iLive Collective + Sabre...

Hit the jump to check out some of these artists in action and to find out all the details of the Uncut showcase happening this Thursday!

iDownload... Incisive - Him & Her EP

Here some really dope music for all the lovers & friends out there just in time for Valentine's Day from West London-based Hip-Hop artist Incisive titled the 'Him & Her' EP. The free 6-track EP is a concept record telling the story of a relationship, from the bright, fun happy start when they first met (First Track), to its dark, sad demise at the end when they drift apart (Last track and features R&B/Soul veteran Terri Walker, some of the UK's finest emerging singers including Meleka, Nadine Charles and Shakka as well as Canadian Hip-Hop artist/producer Muneshine. Listen to my two favorite tracks off the EP below - the first and last track as it goes - and make sure you get your download of the entire EP right underneath.

'No One Wants To Be Alone' featuring Meleka

'If You Were Here' (Bonus)

Download: Incisive - Him & Her EP

#HimandHer

iSHOWCASE... 24TH OCTOBER 2010 = allaboutgoodmusic LIVE @ JOSHUA BROOKS x MANCHESTER

"Bringing something fresh and fundamental to the heart of Manchester, allaboutgoodmusic Live! is a new and exciting live music event. It combines the talents of the UKs most promising artists and musicians – to create the most inspiring and emotive live performances. Music on the night will be a fusion of Soul, Funk, RnB and Acoustic Hip-Hop, with artists performing both original material and cover versions in their own unique styles. Housed in the cool and ambient basement of Joshua Brooks; it is guaranteed to be an enjoyable night filled with good vibes!" - allaboutgoodmusic Events

The good folks at Allaboutgoodmusic are preparing to turn the city of Manchester OUT with some quality live music this Sunday! The line-up that they've put together is immensely dope and that's putting it very lightly. They've managed to get one of the best London-based live bands around, The Remedies to play at their gig. That in itself is a treat worth any money but if only that were all, they also have The Mouse Outfit, GREEDS & Shakka playing at this gig... Check out the exhibits and more information about the event right after the jump!

iSHOWCASE... 30TH JUNE 2010 = SOUL 4 REAL

"Come and see great performances from young talents, Shakka and Sewuese, songstress Louise Golbey and the 'next big thing', MIke Hough. Also amazing band Groove Control are going to be keeping the vibes up and Enrico Delves and Chantelle Nandi hosting on the night. Good Music all night!!! Doors open at 7.30pm and show starts at 8pm. Its £5 before 9pm, £7 thereafter. Be sure to arrive early... Take a midweek break and enjoy Real Music by Real Artists." - A and O Music

WOW!!! London + This Summer 2010 is shaping up to be a great mix for live showcases, coming off of an EPIC night at Rhythm Factory last week Thursday, courtesy of Remedy Live, in which Ash Remedies proudly & rightly said to me "That! That is how you do it Ayo! The whole scene needs to bring it like that!"... Thing is, he was speaking the truth & it seems like the good folks over at 'A and O Music' heard the veteran's words because the line-up that they've put together is nothing SHORT of UTTER BRILLIANCE...

This one's another one NOT to be missed I tell ya! They HAD me at Louise Golbey alone but Nah, they had to add Sewuese to the mix & I am still hearing BIG things about how Shakka tore up the stage while supporting Eric Robertson earlier in the year at Groove Gumbo + I just randomly found his blog & iRemember seeing him on stage for Ed Sheeran's lil freestyle session last week Thursday... He freestyle-sang (new word. Get with it!) init? #badman

I'll tell SHOW you why you shouldn't miss this showcase & give you more details of the evening right after the jump...