Listen as Newcomer Rapper, SHAMIR, Opens Up About The Making Of His Debut Album, “Ratchet” and Much More!

Posted On 27 Aug 2015

By : Leah

Tag: All Access, All Access Music Group, Artist Interview, Call It Off, Darker, Godmode, Las Vegas, London, Nick Sylvester, Nina Simone, Northtown, On The Regular, Ratchet, Shamir, Soundcloud, XL, XL Recordings, Yeezus, Youth

Meet Shamir! Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, he released his debut EP “Northtown” last June and his debut full-length studio album, “Ratchet” came out earlier this summer via XL Recordings.

How did he get his start exactly? Well, shortly after graduating from high school, Shamir sent a demo tape to the Godmode label in New York City. The label founder Nick Sylvester contacted Shamir and called the music “kind of like an R&B Yeezus.” Godmode signed Shamir and released his debut EP pretty soon after.

Tracks like “On The Regular”, “Call It Off” and “Darker” are already receiving making plenty of noise in the music world.

All Access writer, Leah Adams was lucky to catch Shamir on a break from touring in London for a quick phone interview. Enjoy!

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About the Author

Leah Brungardt joined All Access Music Group in August 2011 and has been enjoying getting to know a new side of the music industry ever since. Having worked to promote radio stations in the past, seeing what makes a successful radio hit has been a thrill. As a lover of all genres of music, working at All Access Music Group is a perfect fit for Leah, and she loves learning about up and coming musicians as well. Most of her friends have come to rely on her for new music.

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