Shalkal

Shalkal (born January 6, 1985) is a Jamaican dancehall/reggae artist, realtor, author and developer. Shalkal is best known for his songs that are inspired by his Jamaican Heritage, such as Envious So, Come Money Come, Fi You Money, and Ungrateful Maga Dog. Shalkal is regarded as one of the genre's most prolific Jamaican artists. Shalkal is also a owner of a townhome complex called Bella Rula. Shalkal nominated for Chicago Music Awards.
Shalkal has gained much popularity in the country and has even sparked numerous dance videos on multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube. Shalkal’s music is available on his website as well as on all the music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Discogs, and YouTube.
In 2021, Shakal also authored a book Put God First that was available on Amazon for sale.
== Early life and education ==
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Shalkal was born on January 6, 1985, in Jamaica. He grew up in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, where he attended York Castle High in Brown's Town. While growing up in an artistically inclined family, Shalkal participated in numerous lyrical competitions and everyday challenges, which resulted in him inhabiting his music style, which is infused with riddles and metaphors.
== Career ==
Shalkal joined a leading real estate firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Even after working full-time as a realtor/developer, Shalkal follows his passion for composing music. Shalkal’s debut song was released in 2019, titled Envious So, which immediately became a success. Soon after, Shalkal released his other popular songs Ghetto Party (2022), Destiny (2023), and Karma (2023).
Shalkal is presently working on his next songs and is set to release an EP by the end of 2023. Shalkal has also assisted several local artists in writing lyrics for their song.
== Music Style ==
Shalkal’s music style is heavily influenced by the Jamaican culture and falls under the category of Dancehall and Reggae. His lyrics promote messages that reflect various aspects of society; for example, his song Ungrateful Maga Dog, released in 2020, encourages people to appreciate the help they get from others, especially when they rise to the top.
== Discography ==
Singles & EPs
Year	Song 	Label 	Notes
2020	Put God First 	Shalkal music Production	
2021	Shalkal - Put God First (Official Audio) ft. Ninja Lipsy	Shalkal music Production	
2021	Shalkal - The plea 	Shalkal music Production	
2021	Shalkal - The plea remix 	Shalkal music Production	
2022	Hush 	Shalkal Music Production	
2022	Ghetto Party 	Shalkal Music Production	
2022	Gallis 	Shalkal Music Production	
2023	The Diary 	Shalkal Music Production	
=== Miscellaneous ===
* Envious So (2019)
* Come Money Come (2019)
* Money Dance (2020)
* Fi You Money (2020)
* PutGod First (2020)
==Awards and nominations==
Chicago Music Awards
Year	Nominee / work	Award 	Result
2023	Karma 	Best Reggae Entertainer	Nominated
== Books ==
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==In the media==
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== References ==
== External links ==
* Official website
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* Shalkal on Facebook
* Shalkal on Amazon
* Shalkal on Spotify
* Shalkal on Apple Music 
Category:Jamaican dancehall musicians
Category:Jamaican reggae musicians
Category:Jamaican reggae singers