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Emerging from Scarborough, ON, Shanuka is an artist whose music transcends mere entertainment—it's a journey into the depths of her inner world. With a voice that wraps around you like a warm embrace, she invites listeners to explore a realm where angels cultivate peace and self-discovery reigns.

From a young age, Shanuka found solace in music, often spending her teenage nights crafting songs in her room. “Writing music was an outlet for me,” she reflects, a passion that has blossomed into a powerful career. Now, after captivating audiences across Ontario and sharing the stage with artists like Shay Lia, Shanuka is ready to make her mark on the world stage.

Her single, "If You Could," was the first single that gained a lot of love on music streaming platforms in 2020. It made it onto three prominent Spotify editorial playlists, showcasing her distinctive sound. Meanwhile, "Tides" has garnered attention as it echoes through the stylish spaces of Zara stores, further solidifying her presence in the music industry.

Rooted in Alternative R&B, Shanuka's artistry is anything but conventional. Her confident, honeyed vocals deliver profound, self-penned lyrics that resonate deeply. Each note she sings creates a hypnotic atmosphere, leaving audiences entranced and craving more. Critics have drawn comparisons to soulful luminaries like Snoh Alegra and Amy Winehouse, but Shanuka brings a fresh perspective that is uniquely her own.

The release of "Hurricane" marked a pivotal moment in her career, earning her recognition as one of Hot New Hip Hop’s top five artists to watch in 2022. This standout single not only appeared on 12 Spotify editorial playlists—reaching the top three on Fresh Finds and maintaining a top ten spot on Alternative R&B—but also amassed over 1 million streams across platforms, proving Shanuka's remarkable ability to connect with her audience. Her single “Right Now” was adored by many and made it onto the Radio Station Flow 98.7. Complex, the most popular Music Platform in Northern America has also taken the time to notice and even write about “Right Now”. As well as Canada’s most influential Music Platform Much Music, showing love to Shanuka on Instagram and TikTok.

As she continues to share her inner world through her music, Shanuka stands poised to captivate hearts and minds, ushering in a new wave of Alternative R&B that speaks to the soul. With each song, she reminds us that in the midst of chaos, there exists a sanctuary of eternal peace—oneness that she is eager to share with the world.