His father, a guitarist and producer of the Reggae band “The Foreigners Crew”, made sure he was immersed into music as a child. So he played keys and ended up singing a few songs for the band.
After studying Music Production and Theory, Classical Piano, Percussion and Vocals at CYM (Centre for Young Musicians), working closely with fellow rapper Incisive, he released his first EP entitled Foolishness Vol.1, and The Shakka Crown Affair, his widely received Concept Mixtape taking influence from The Thomas Crown Affair, where he experiments with Hip-Hop, Jazz, Indie Rock, and Electronic music.
Alongside his latest Shakkapella video-series, where he covers popular songs recreating the music in a beat-box fashion, he is promoting his Mixtape and other songs at shows across the UK (Loughborough, Lincoln, and Brighton to name a few).
Know My Ting
Shakka Lyrics
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Incredible
Run out of rum, re-up the car
You know my ting
She wants to laugh cos of the 'ha', ah
You know my ting
Dark skin or light, ain't got a type, ah
We spend pounds, you make sounds, ah
You know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, she already know my ting, she ready to go home and ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Rude boy
Got your baby in my new toy
I made her be National
I took Nat west before you Lloyd
My turn
I was in this queue before you joined
Eye this, night shift
She don't deserve no penthouse viewpoint
Don Gorgon, Don Dada
Dun all of them mans badder
Mr Lover Lover like Shabba
And all the peng tings in the manor
No skeletons in my wardrobe
Just bags worth of swagger
What the fuck's that on your torso?
That ain't worth the hanger
Run out of rum, re up the car, ah
You know my ting
She wants to laugh cos of the 'ha', ah
You know my ting
Dark skin or light, ain't got a type, ah
You know my ting
We spend pounds, you make sounds, ah
You know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, she already know my ting, she ready to ho home and ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Bad man
Yours wife's postcode in my Sat-Nav
WiFi code in my iPhone
Leave the toilet seat up and smash that
So many condoms in the trash bag
Man's gonna think its a gang bang
Man's got a girl doing cartwheels, backflips, handstands
Don Gorgon, Don Dada
Dun all of them mans badder
Mr Lover Lover like Shabba
And all the peng tings in the manor
No skeletons in my wardrobe
Just bags worth of swagger
What the fuck's that on your torso?
That ain't worth the hanger
Run out of rum, re up the car, ah
You know my ting
She wants to laugh cos of the 'ha', ah
You know my ting
Dark skin or light, ain't got a type, ah
You know my ting
We spend pounds, you make sounds, ah
You know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, she already know my ting, she ready to home and ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Run out of rum, re up the car, ah
You know my ting
She wants to laugh cos of the 'ha', ah
You know my ting
Dark skin or light, ain't got a type, ah
You know my ting
We spend pounds, you make sounds, ah
You know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
Fam, she already know my ting, she ready to go home and ting
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
The song "Know My Ting" by Shakka is a groovy and upbeat track that talks about his swagger and confidence when it comes to attracting women. The opening lines, "Run out of rum, re-up the car. You know my ting" suggest that he's out enjoying himself and women know who he is and what he's like - confident and self-assured with a certain charm that draws people to him. He talks about his taste in women, "dark skin or light, ain't got a type" which shows that he's not picky and that he's good with any kind of woman he finds attractive.
The chorus, "Fam, you know my ting" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing his point that everyone around him knows who he is and what he's like. The verse, "Yours wife's postcode in my Sat-Nav. WiFi code in my iPhone" suggests that he is desirable to other men's wives or girlfriends, adding to his already confident and charismatic persona.
The song's lyrics are filled with humor and rhyming slang, adding to its playful and fun vibe. Despite its playful nature, the song also talks about Shakka's success and status, suggesting that he's not just all talk, but that he has something to back it up. Overall, the song is a lighthearted and confident ode to Shakka's charm and swagger.
Line by Line Meaning
Run out of rum, re-up the car
Running out of rum, so I must refill the car
You know my ting
You are aware of my stuff/what I am about
She wants to laugh cos of the 'ha', ah
She finds it funny because of my catchphrase 'ha'
Dark skin or light, ain't got a type, ah
I don't have a preference for skin colour
We spend pounds, you make sounds, ah
We spend money and you react loudly
Fam, you know my ting, fam, you know my ting
You already know what I am about
She already know my ting, she ready to go home and ting
She is already aware of my lifestyle and wants to come home with me
Got your baby in my new toy
I have your girl in my new car
I made her be National
I made her famous
I took Nat west before you Lloyd
I have more money than you do
My turn
It's my turn now
Eye this, night shift
I work the night shift and I am observant
She don't deserve no penthouse viewpoint
She is not worthy of a penthouse view
Bad man
I am a tough guy
Yours wife's postcode in my Sat-Nav
I know where your wife lives
WiFi code in my iPhone
I have access to your WiFi password
Leave the toilet seat up and smash that
I am disrespectful and have sex with women in your home
So many condoms in the trash bag
I have had a lot of sexual encounters
Man's gonna think its a gang bang
People will think I had group sex
Don Gorgon, Don Dada
I am like a Gorgon or Dada
Dun all of them mans badder
I am better than all of them
Mr Lover Lover like Shabba
I am a lover like Shabba Ranks
And all the peng tings in the manor
I have all the good-looking girls in the area
No skeletons in my wardrobe
I have no hidden secrets or shameful things in my life
Just bags worth of swagger
I have a lot of confidence and style
What the fuck's that on your torso?
What is that ugly thing on your body?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Justin Clarke Samuel, Shakka Philips, Silvano Stuurman, Reiss Nicholas, Lance Agyepong, Etienne Lutanki, SHAKKA PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MasterSnippy
"Mr lover lover like shabba and all the peng tings in the manor (Cillit bang)" gets me every time 😂
@GRIMEREPORTTV
Know My TIng!
@MrSudanPresident
GRIMEREPORTTV Lordie.... When are you getting ghetts on the £5 munch
@snarine4522
no i dont? lol
@bluzif1177
I swear shakka is sayin "Cillit bang" in the ad libs 😂😂🤣
@poopooman2021
Deffo
@mickmoo8483
He is
@mickmoo8483
An the dirt is gone haha
@MrMusicdot
it always pisses me off when I see ghetts vids with so few views! best mc in the game
@louisrobinson9845
5o cent