His father, a guitarist and producer of the Reggae band โThe Foreigners Crewโ, 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).
You Don't Know What You Do To Me
Shakka Lyrics
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As if I'm doing magic tricks whilst you wonder how they're happening
He-ey
Ooh, her eyes got me travelling
Ooh, Cupid's got a javelin
Oh, no
You don't know what you do, don't know what you do to me
You don't know what you do, don't know what you do to me
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Around you
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Around you
Yeah
Pretty bad at one-liners but I'm damn good at shuffling
Trust, it's better if we dance, if I talk, I'll be rambling
Ye-eah
Ooh, why can't I stop gazing?
And woo, Cupid's got a javelin
Oh, no
You don't know what you do, don't know what you do to me
Oh, no
You don't know what you do, don't know what you do to me
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Around you
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Around you
Oh no
You don't know what you do, don't know what you do to me
Oh no
You don't know what you do, don't know what you do to me (do to me)
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Around you
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Around you
Good morning, Shakka, it is 8 o'clock, please rise for your day
Good morning, Shakka, it is 8 o'clock, please rise for your day
Please ensure you take your daily serum during your morning preparation
To avoid harm from toxic gas in the public environment
(Aah, for fuck's sake, this never tastes better!)
Please ensure you take your daily serum during your morning preparation
To avoid harm from toxic gas in the public environment
(Hmm, my head hurts, mine has never hurt before) commence morning preparation
Good morning, Londoners, enjoy your haven of comfort and efficiency
Embrace a city of peace, a city without violence
As we take the serum every morning, we pledge a day of peace
Love and harmony with our loved ones
Man, there are so many people each in the same grey uniform
Walking along the same grey pavements to the same grey factories
Why have I never noticed this before?
In Shakka's song "You Don't Know What You Do To Me," the singer is captivated by someone else and their mere presence seems to make them lose control of themselves. The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed is not aware of how powerful their effect is on the singer. The first verse depicts the power of attraction with lines like "Ooh, her eyes got me travelling / Ooh, Cupid's got a javelin." The singer is amazed by the power of attraction and compares it to the power of Cupid's arrow. The second verse suggests the singer's fear of rejection as they acknowledge that they are "pretty bad at one-liners." The last part of the song seems like an announcement that plays on the radio or TV where we hear a futuristic message.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you staring at the part of the room that I'm standing in
You are fixated on me, watching me intently
As if I'm doing magic tricks whilst you wonder how they're happening
You are amazed by me, wondering how I'm doing it
Ooh, her eyes got me travelling
Your eyes are captivating, taking me on a journey
Ooh, Cupid's got a javelin
Cupid has struck me with his arrow of love
You don't know what you do, don't know what you do to me
You have a powerful effect on me that you are unaware of
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Around you
I am overwhelmed and cannot contain myself when I am near you
Pretty bad at one-liners but I'm damn good at shuffling
I may not be good with words, but I am great at dancing
Trust, it's better if we dance, if I talk, I'll be rambling
We should communicate through dance because I tend to ramble when I speak
Why can't I stop gazing?
I can't help but stare at you
Good morning, Shakka, it is 8 o'clock, please rise for your day
An automated message wakes me up
Please ensure you take your daily serum during your morning preparation
I need to take my medicine to protect myself from toxic gas in the city
To avoid harm from toxic gas in the public environment
The city's air is dangerous, and I need to protect myself
Good morning, Londoners, enjoy your haven of comfort and efficiency
The city tries to promote its safety and productivity
As we take the serum every morning, we pledge a day of peace
We believe taking medicine will bring peace to our day
Man, there are so many people each in the same grey uniform
Walking along the same grey pavements to the same grey factories
I realize that everyone in the city is the same, living monotonous lives
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHAKKA PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@linkuptv
Dope!!!
Shakka deffo one of the best to do it
@krazefrenzy8621
Yes Link up๐ญ๐ญ๐๐
@danishkiyani5403
shakka ft Nafe smallz
@fintan2256
Don't mention salty chips then
@lilnige8360
+Link Up TV | Music Link up salty about both their poster boys going ghost after a slewin.
@claudiaismakingmusic
Shakka never disappoints. bless him.
@suma.amreiz
I've got a feeling this is gonna top some charts. Sick song!๐
@TheDavidBoomah
Shakka is definitely a vibe and ridiculously underrated. Real music lovers know he's an amazing talent!!!!
@ChristopherWoods
Came on in the car last night. Had to instantly max the volume. Sick tune. Simple, well produced effective producer, great programming, good vocals, throwback vibe.
@LewisKnight22
Shakka never fails to impress me! Has been on repeat since release ๐ฅ