Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer Shankz:

Hi Shankz, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

25

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

Tottenham

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

Quite a lot my area has many of rappers to inspire.

Where are you based now, and why?

London

What got you into making music in the first place?

Growing up listening to a lot of music and seeing family and friends who make music so was just normal thing.

What instrument/s do you play?

Rapping

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

50 Cent, Future, Gucci Mane, Chief keef, Skepta
This my favourite artists and naturally influence my styles growing up.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

20

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Find a beat and have it loop and get creating

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

0

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Don’t think too much just do.

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

None

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

Performed at a Westwood show.

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

Marketing

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

Prefer my own company than always being with friends.

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

My EP ‘ KILLER INSTINCT’ is out Friday 9/01/2026 6pm ALL DSPS

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

https://youtube.com/@shankzcb?si=f_-Jq6gUzQAvQQF6

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

@shankzcb

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

@shankzcb

https://youtube.com/@shankzcb?si=f_-Jq6gUzQAvQQF6

https://snapchat.com/t/IvVrdIKh

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!