Artist Introduction
What’s your stage name and where are you from?
My name is Shah Kel and I’m from Maryland
What’s the story behind your stage name?
It started as an acronym, S.H.A. “Serenity Heals All” and developed into Shah, a king or emperor. Kel comes from the first 3 letters of my first name.
Describe your musical journey in three sentences.
Writing is my super power and I’m using it to to send a message that aligns with my purpose. This music journey has been a life journey, career journey, and development journey all in one. I’m relying on God’s timing and I believe the industry has opened up now.
Fan Engagement
Share an interesting experience you had while creating your latest track.
The way I used my voice along with the instrumentation and tempo opened up a lot of opportunities in my mind creatively. I think that’s an approach I can lean into more.
What message do you want to convey through your music?
I want people to see life and love from a different perspective. I want to be something the next generation can see and use as a point of reference creatively and philosophically.
Behind the Music
Tell us about a challenge you faced during production and how you overcame it.
The original beat I wrote the song to got sold the day I was about to get it ready for streaming. I take it as a challenge to be creative and an opportunity to come up with something new and different so I searched further and ended up with an even bette product
If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be and why?
Ari Lennox, Brent Faiyaz, Young Thug, Shy Glizzy, Shordie Shordie, Isaiah Rashad, Future, Solange, Tems, etc. I really aim for artists that bring something different and unique more than artists who are in the same lane it just makes it more interesting.
Future Aspirations
Where do you see your music taking you in the next year?
There’s a wide range of possibilities. I could see myself carrying the torch after Kendrick and j Cole but I could also see myself having a niche and have more of a Mach hommy, Earl Sweathshirt type path.
What’s the next big step for you as an artist?
Bolder more musical production, bigger collaborations, bigger partnerships/investment
Recent Work & Contact Info
Where can we hear/watch your most recent work?
All streaming platforms
What is the best way to contact you if fans want to give feedback or if other artists/producers want to collaborate?
Instagram
