PREVIOUS SUPPORT FROM MIXTAPE MADNESS IN ‘MM’S ONE TO WATCH’
On a mission to solidify her position as the UK’s next force to be reckoned with, London-based rapper Shann has shared her second single, “Young & Fly”. Fresh off the release of “Suh It Guh”, the rap riser has created a mellow sound that’s enriched with slick bars and effortless flows. Set to be loved by many across the nation, “Young & Fly” is a significant milestone in a promising career ahead. Gaining recognition from Mixtape Madness in their ‘MM’s One To Watch’ playlist, Shann is gearing supporters up for an exciting year ahead.
Underlined with a blissful backdrop courtesy of Segway [Nemzzz, ONEFOUR, Ndotz & more], “Young & Fly” encapsulates elements of the UK’s underground Hip-Hop scene. Speckled with depth, Shann’s glossy lyricism sits centre stage throughout. Already experimenting with her sound, “Young & Fly” flaunts her ability to form deeper connections with a growing audience through the use of candid lyrical content. Paired alongside Suave-directed visuals, we follow Shann through locations in London as she solidifies her one-to-watch position.
When asked about the release Shann commented, “You learn a lot by being silent and just observing, I took some time out to watch the game. Now… it’s less talk and more action you know. I’m back and better, still young still fly.”
Shann Bio
“More than just a female rapper,” GB Records artist Shann is a young storyteller who is set to become a voice for her generation. Dedicated to her mission in empowering young people through her music and carving her own path in the rap world.
Introduced to the world as ‘Little’ Shan Shan in 2019 when starring on ‘The Voice Kids UK’, Shann at the tender age of 11, proved herself to be a skilled, talented and high energy performer – holding her own lane by rapping and performing her way into the hearts and conscious of the nation, leaving a long lasting impression on all four coaches throughout the show. Notably, the first child contestant to introduce the show to rap music, Shann would go on to compete in the competition under the mentorship of Will’I’Am – surfing her way into the finals and securing her position as the season’s runner up.
Studying music production, Shann is committed to becoming a well trained and competent artist. Working with the likes of Karma Cruz and Raz The Producer to create melodic and harmonic projects that combine high frequency lyricism and perfectly timed ad-libs, Shann has always been surrounded by music – born to a singer and rapper, her home was always playing a range of different eras and genres of music, with her fondest musical influences being Neo-Indie soul queens Erykah Badu, India Airie and Lauryn Hill.
Whether it’s Drill beats or Grime beats, there isn’t any genre that Shann doesn’t feel that she can’t flex on – although she’s taken a liking to what she calls “Good Trap” – an eclectic sub genre that blends uptempo hip hop and melodic trap-soul, a relatively new genre.
Although young in age, Shann is far from immature in mindset – she credits this to her close relationship with her Grandma who she shares is her true “greatest influence” – this relationship has contributed to Shann’s approach in making real music and the power she has found in observing the world to create a sound that resonates with her whole generation. Making her Shann the realist from now on and no longer ‘The little one’.
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