Shakeil Luciano, known professionally as Schak, is a DJ from North Shields, Tyne and Wear, in North East England.[1]

Prior to becoming a DJ, Schak worked as a lifeguard and later for HM Revenue and Customs.[2]

Schak released his debut single "Moving All Around (Jumpin')" on Trick Records in October 2022.[3][4] The song samples "Bumpin' & Jumpin'" by Kim English. Following the release of the single, Schak has held flash mobs in various locations including a B&Q store, a Tyne and Wear Metro train, the Shields Ferry, on board a bus, and outside of St James Park following a Newcastle United victory. During these events, Schak performed a DJ set.[1][5][6] The track was also awarded Radio 1's Hottest Record by Danny Howard.[7]

Schak has been involved in the north east Mákina scene and is behind the character Nanna Makina.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Guerilla gigs and viral videos; meet Geordie DJ Schak". www.newcastleworld.com. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  2. ↑ Dawson, Kristy (2022-11-04). "DJ promotes his debut single by spinning decks on the Metro and inside B&Q". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  3. ↑ "North East rising DJ talent Schak to bring the party at NX Newcastle after England takes on Wales tomorrow". InNewcastle.co.uk. 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  4. ↑ "Schak feat. Kim English - "Moving All Around (Jumpin')"". www1.wdr.de (in German). 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  5. ↑ "DJ becomes viral hit as he hosts rave on metro train". ITV News. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  6. ↑ Dawson, Kristy (2022-11-15). "DJ Schak creates 'electric' atmosphere after playing outside St James' Park". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  7. ↑ "Radio 1's Dance Party with Danny Howard - John Summit Battle of the Bangers & Schak Hottest Record". Radio 1 Dance. 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  8. ↑ "Schak Stars As The Pied Piper Of Rave For His Viral 'Moving All Around' (Jumpin')' Video". themusicessentials.com (in Slave). 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
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