In this episode Jem Laquian sits down with Shaka J an Australian songwriter and rapper out of Canberra. Shaka J shares his passion for his lyrical content and technical dexterity with tracks expressing his real life experiences delivering powerful messaging to listeners. 

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Timestamps05:09 - Growing up in Canberra9:35 - Passion for Music 15:30 - Performing around Australia and Shanghai25:00 - Drive to making new music 28:51 - Australian hip hop scene today35:45 - Who has influenced you as an artist44:50 - 2Pacs influence on this generation52:00 - Thoughts on Jon Jones57:37 - Whats next for Shaka J

Follow Shaka JFollow & Listen to him on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gQSvuLwAYuFcTNPITcE5zSubscribe to their YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_lk6E3rZt6qcvLpWOluygVisit their Instagram: @ShakaJmusic | https://www.Instagram.com/shakajmusicFollow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shakajmusic

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