Gearing up for the release of his latest mixtape-album tomorrow, The Foundation, Shuko is a name that you should start to get familiar with. The Foundation, being released tomorrow via Coalmine Records includes heat from Heltah Skeltah, Skyzoo, Talib Kweli, and Canibus among others. Hit the jump to get to know Shuko…
Where you reppin?
Ii am reppin Mainz in Germany to the fullest but also my second hometown Paris!
Introduce yourself:
I am a producer, engineer, publisher and producer developer since 2004. I am the founder of the European Producer Team “Hustle Heart”. And I am a full-time KevinNottingham.com reader..lol
Current projects we should be looking out for:
Keep your eyes open for music we did for Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, Birdman, and a lot of other Young Millionaire Members. Big Shouts to Tez! Also look out for the Doujah Raze Album I am mixing right now as well as an album me and “the Gunna” are doing with Chaundon. Ahh and of course the stuff I did for R.A. the rugged man, Haysoos and Immortal Technique. You also should dig the new Foundation Mixtape with my man Dutch! Straight fire!
Previous work that we should know about:
Outerspace – “Top Shelf,” Army of the Pharaohs – “Battle Cry,” Doujah Raze – “New York City,” Papoose – “Thuggaction,” Keith Murray – “Hustle On” and a lot more work with Cormega, Saigon, Sean Price, Immortal Technique, R.A. The Rugged Man, Soulstice, Wade Waters, Thad Reid, Braile, Young Sid, Bekay, Big Noyd, Tyree, Smashproof, Ethical….
Main musical inspirations:
Kanye West, Nottz, Dr. Dre, DJ Khalil, DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Germans Producer The One and Korben Dallas
If you had to pick one song that defines your career to date, what song would that be?
Doujah Raze – “Take a Chance,” this song I made in the time I first meet Doujah and my man Double J, since than Double J and his business partner Lee hooked me up with a lot of placements. I love that track!
Why should the readers and fans give you a shot and listen to your music from here on out?
If the readers are open minded they should check out how it sounds makin beats for Wayne but also able to make beats for Sean Price or R.A.. You can’t put me and my music in a drawer, I do what I feel.
What’s next for you?
Workin hard to finish two songs for Lil Wayne’s Rebirth Album as well as music for Jada and Wayne’s artist Tyga. I am also doin a lot of beats right now for the new R.A. the Rugged Man project and music for Vinnie Paz!
If you could only take one record on a deserted island with you, what album would that be?
Nas Illmatic, ‘The World is Yours’ has been my ringtone for the past year and I’m still not sick of it ha..
Any shout outs or last words?
Keep your eyes open for Foundation and support me and my man DJ Dutchmaster. Also watch out from new music by my Hustle Heart Team and ofcourse the Doujah and Chaundon records! Thanks Kevin for the hook up…love your blog!
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thanks kevin. this dude is one of my idols forreal, because he’s from germany and got himself a name in the game here in germany but also worldwide. holla
Shout out to Shuko! Dope Producer… Dude already worked with some major cats in the game and not only in Germany…
Shuko is doing some work right now.. damn
I can’t wait for that Doujah Raze record to come out. I’m hoping there will be some Shuko tracks on Dre Robinson’s album whenever that is released.
Shuko is right now my fav. producer! This Skyzoo Track ist blazing. Hope he is doin more underground music than Lil Wayne grap!
it may sound a little stupid and people should not be compared, but i think he´s like the premo of germany.
Shuko is damn well shakin’ up the scene! What a beast. Shouts to Deutschland!
Respect!!!!!
I hope people have checked out that Foundation joint..
Lee is the man too!