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).
Solo
Shakka Lyrics
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I gotta do things to you
Baby I know
Y'got things to do
Sex with friends is dangerous
Them kinda games weren't made for us
Guess that’s when I was eye’n you up
Never do flings with day ones
Now I'm in your bed knee deep in love
Aint got a name, but we got the trust
Aint got a name, but we love the fuck
From the bed
Into the shower
Into the back seat o’ my car
I count the days
And then the hours
That you ain’t been in my life
I never ever
Never ever
Wanna stress you
Take your time time time
The song "Solo" by Shakka is a love song that describes a complicated relationship between two friends who have become intimate. Shakka calls out to his lover, asking her not to leave him alone because he has intentions to please her. He acknowledges that they both have responsibilities but still urges her to stay. The lyrics also reveal Shakka's unease about engaging in a friends-with-benefits relationship, claiming that such games are dangerous because it can ruin the friendship. He then confesses that he was eyeing her when she left her man, revealing that his attraction to her goes way back.
The second verse indicates that Shakka has fallen deeply in love, despite the fact that they do not have a label for their relationship. He further shares that he takes their bond seriously and values the trust they share. The bridge highlights Shakka's willingness to accommodate his partner and never be a hindrance in her life. He counts the hours and days when she is not around, indicating his attachment to her. He concludes by saying he does not want to stress her, encouraging her to take her time.
Line by Line Meaning
But don’t leave me solo
Please don't leave me alone
I gotta do things to you
I want to do things to make you feel happy and loved
Baby I know
I understand
Y'got things to do
You have things to do
Sex with friends is dangerous
Having sex with friends is a risky activity
Them kinda games weren't made for us
I don't think we should play those type of games
Left your man, then said what’s up
You broke up with your boyfriend, and then approached me
Guess that’s when I was eye’n you up
That's when I first noticed you
Never do flings with day ones
I don't like to have casual relationships with close friends
Now I'm in your bed knee deep in love
I'm deeply in love with you and in your bed
Aint got a name, but we got the trust
We don't have a label on our relationship, but we trust each other
Aint got a name, but we love the fuck
We don't have a label on our relationship, but we love having sex with each other
From the bed
From being intimate
Into the shower
Moving to the shower
Into the back seat o’ my car
Moving to the back seat of my car
I count the days
I keep track of the days
And then the hours
And even the hours
That you ain’t been in my life
That you haven't been with me
I never ever
I never
Never ever
Never
Wanna stress you
I don't want to make you feel stressed
Take your time time time
Take as much time as you need
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: D'ANTHONY WILLIAM CARLOS, DURIEL KOJO MENSAH, SHAKKA PHILLIP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RuZ94
Shakka is criminally under rated 🤦♂️
@ajscott9528
Big facts
@TCaldw3ll
Been saying this since 07-08
@harrysleet5912
Say nada!
@creativefruittree3480
@Harry Sleet love the pun
@PeterPan54321
Nah he's not, a lot of his songs sound alike and dont stand out. And then there are bangers like this one
@samuel1480
Shakka don't get tired of making hits. Straight fya!
@iAmShakka
People of the tribe. Pleased to announce: Solo - The Official Video!
Featuring the lyrical boss that is Goldlink.
Thanks to everyone who has been supporting me, and everyone who has discovered me. From every part of the world. We'll definitely link up on tour one day.
Love every time.
#Tribe4Life
@michaelagyemang9639
WOW 😲
You Ghanaian or something?
I love love love SAY NADA
GREAT TRACK BY ALL STANDARDS
@miriameclipse7953
❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💪🏿👏🏾