Today we’d like to introduce you to Shamba.
Shamba, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I was always an emotional kid with a strong personality. So for me, the writing was my release. Originally I started writing poems, but when I took those and turned them into melodies, it was a wrap. Having such a big musical family background, I guess it was sort of destined but something about when I open my mouth to sing, my entire body is at peace. From the moment I could speak I was singing. My gifts originated in the church, singing in the choir with my family and being that I grew up watching my mom live out her dreams as an artist signed with SoSoDef, it all felt and feels so organic. I’d go with her to Video shoots, Photoshoots. Performances, etc. and I always knew that’s where I wanted to be in life, on a stage doing what God placed me here to do.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I am creative. I am a singer / songwriter / emcee / dancer / painter… the list goes on. Anything artistic, I am 100% interested in and working towards mastering each craft. Everything is about emotion for me. My goal is to spark some sense of feeling. I want people to be able to feel the pain, sadness, joy, love or whatever it is I am trying to convey. We so often run from emotions instead of embracing the beauty that is in them. My inspiration is to give voice to the voiceless and to remind people that they are not alone in their journey called life. My artwork is a direct representation of my life. My faults, shortcomings, heartbreaks, low and highs. I put it all in my creations.
Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
In my opinion, it has become harder for artists in recent years. Let me explain, it is easier to get on but much harder to stay on in my opinion. Everything is, so attention and clout based that real music, music that speaks to the soul, is often forgotten. It is all about likes and followers, and that reflects in the mainstream industry and underground. A city like ours can definitely broaden their lineups for events and diversity in styles of music portrayed. We all love a hard-hitting bassline to a dope trap beat, but open your ears to the other genres and other artists.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
I just released the first part of a trilogy EP, “REFLECT,” produced by the amazing Mike Kalombo at the top of the year! You can find that along with my baby “Rainbows & Hurricanes” on all streaming platforms. (Apple Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Youtube, etc.) I am also on all social media @shambatheartist. The best way to support my work is to tell a friend to tell a friend and to tell their friend to tell their mom. Also, I love to hear the thoughts of my supporters both good and bad.
Contact Info:
- Email: shamabtheartist@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shambatheartist/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialShamba/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/shambatheartist?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Image Credit:
@totheppl
@whereistelly
@suncutz
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