Lil Shakz is one of the most talented young rappers on the scene today who uses his energetic sound and passion to deliver his performances with conviction, making for an amazing show at a wide variety of events. From humble beginnings, rapping in his uncle’s barber's shop, Lil Shakz never stopped working hard to achieve his dreams. His father was a former member of a Brixton Hip-Hop group 57th Dynasty and therefore had big boots to fill. His family always supported his dreams and gave him as many opportunities as possible to kick-start his career in the music industry. At age just 13 Lil Shakz released his first single 'Got The Money' which gained over 4.5 thousand views on YouTube. One of his latest releases, 'Belong To The Streets' has gained over 51 thousand views in just a couple of months.
With a deep-rooted passion for music, having been surrounded by it growing up, Lil Shakz hopes to be the one helping the younger generation break into the music industry so they too can follow their dreams regardless of their background.
All of Lil Shakz's hard work paid off as he became the youngest ever artist to win Link Up TV’s Pen Game rap battle series, managing to beat artists 5 years his senior and cementing his name as one of the hottest young rappers in the UK. All too aware that fans make or break your success, Lil Shakz has been building a strong connection with his fans across his social media and regularly shows off his skills by releasing weekly freestyles. He has further showcased his freestyling talents with Pacmantv, gaining more recognition for his unique style.
As a testament to his talent, GRM has said about Lil Shakz “if he wasn’t already on your radar, he will be soon”. With there being no doubt in Lil Shakz’s ability to drop hot tunes, he has been selected to appear as a contestant on the latest series of The Voice UK. Do not miss your chance to hear one of the most talented and undiscovered rappers in the UK, hire Lil Shakz for your next today.