therealshakar

TheRealShakar (stylized @therealshakar), is a Brooklyn-born vocalist, songwriter, and multi-genre artist whose work spans R&B, hip-hop, soul, indie rock, and blues. In 2016, Shakar’s talent earned national recognition when he became one of just four winners of the Apollo Theater’s “Making a Star” contest, rising from thousands of contestants. His victory culminated in a performance on the Apollo’s iconic stage alongside R&B crooner Tank, an experience chronicled in a four-part web mini-series that followed his journey from contest hopeful to star performer. Beyond Apollo, Shakar has collaborated with a diverse roster of acclaimed artists and producers including DJ Disciple of NYC, O.C. of D.I.T.C., PF Cuttin, Tammy Lucas, Irene Blackman, Rell, Grammy-winning producer/engineer Ken Lewis, and reggae star Popcaan. He also co-released the indie rock EP Promise & Hope with Queens County Roots (2024) and serves as the frontman of the Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band.