Artist History SHAKYM Born Thomas Mclauchlin in a small town in California, USA. At a young age he moved to Virginia, a state which is responsible for bringing the world music sensations such as Teddy Riley, Missy Elliot, Mad Skills and Clipse, and producers such as the Neptune's and Timbaland. It is also in Virginia where Thomas coined the nickname "Shakym". Shakym made his name as a highly skilled rapper by selling Cd's from the trunk of his car, random radio play and live performances with groups such as Digital Underground. His performances and radio play stretched from Virginia to Kansas to Washington State. In 2002, Thomas was on the Blowin' up in Virginia album, under the assumed name of "Tommy K." That project was a collection of the best platinum and up-and coming, musical artists that Virginia had to offer. Shakym was featured for his single “Inseparable” along side other accomplished artists; such as Chauncey Black, from the Platinum group Blackstreet and Bernard Jackson from the R&B group Surface. The album received a Grammy nomination. The track named Inseparable later showed up on the Insight "Eye Of The Street" album, which is available at mp3.com/insighteots. After exploring and experiencing a couple different stage names, Thomas settled on the name Shakym. Like many before him, Shakym knows for a certainty that his style is appealing and unique. He has consciously initiated a "no plan b" type of attitude and has decided to be successful in this music business. Many comment that Shakym's current album is being crafted with a degree of subtlety and forethought often absent from the rap genre. Shakym started rapping at the age of nine and was heavily influenced by jazz and early hip-hop musicians. Shakym is a positive alternative to the negativity that has now begun to embarrass the art form of music. Shakym's message is clear, understandable and non-threatening. His music is diverse, reaching far beyond the boundaries of hip-hop to listeners of all ages, races and genres of music. Shakym is not only a talented rap artist; he is also a producer who knows how to make a hit records.

Albums (Blowin' up in Virginia) 2001 - received Grammy nomination . INSIGHT (EYE OF THE STREET) 2002

Additional Info Management - HOMEGIRL PRODUCTIONS LLC. ATTN: DAWN SIMMS 785 341 4367

Location Newport News, Va - USA

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