Today we’d like to introduce you to Shacar.
Shacar is a twenty-four year old Florida native who is NYC-LA based artist, actor and musician. Moving to New York City in the fall of 2013, He attended Pace University majoring in Musical Theatre. Battling with the finances and not having a place to live, Shacar decided to take a leave of absence from school, For his music career would allow for growth. Since 2014, Shacar has interned at one of the hottest radio stations in New York City (Hot 97), Modeled for brands like Roberto Cavalli, Alife, Akoo and more, released his first EP ” Chapter One: Screaming Without A Voice” in the summer of 2015 followed by “Chapter Two: Absent Hotel. NYC, 9 pm.” in the summer of 2016. Been featured on Apple Music’s Beats 1 radio, has performed at SXSW in Austin, Texas to South Holland, Rotterdam for the New Skool Rules Music Conference, SOB’s (Sounds of Brazil) in NYC, Afropunk: Battle of the Bands, a recipient for Harlem’s Art Festival 2017, Baby’s All Right, Rough Trade, Nublu 151 and recently The High Line. Shacar has been the face of Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, been seen in Off-broadway productions: The Lost and Orphans and Outsiders. With his latest release, Beautiful Pain, Shacar’s journey is only being followed in his own pursuit where he has become a recognizable voice and influence within brand marketing campaigns, hip hop culture and social change.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being an artist and then turning it into a business is definitely bumpy along the way. From not having enough finances to finish school, being homeless, literally at rock bottom- was probably one of the hardest things to overcome. It definitely gave me all the drive and motivation to start my career path. I signed a really bad contract when I first started my music career, didn’t have the budget I was promised upon agreement, didn’t have management to really further me… it started to become hard. Especially being independent, not having a place to live, or a job, being that I just moved to a new city. There’s always a challenge in this business though. If it’s technical, losing someone on the team, or even creating. The struggle is real. The perseverance is what allows you to overcome any challenge or obstacle.
Alright – so let’s talk about your work. Tell us about your work – what should we know?
Cleanse Gang is my movement. It’s a lifestyle brand that focuses on healing, empowering and building the self-control within you! From healthy dieting to fitness, celibacy, purging your body from all the toxins and reaping a great cleanse! Not only does it focus on the above but also in spirituality, holistic living and mental health awareness. Cleanse Gang then ties into my fan base. My supporters who are on the same path, who loves art, fashion and music. Who believes in the better good for our communities, for our world.
I’m the most proud of starting! Finally being able to represent and be an example to many of the youth and people who need a leader to teach, heal and inspire.
Being a recording artist, I feel like having a lifestyle brand that coincides with music sets me apart. Not only am I involved in the art but also healing and encouraging everyone who follows to do the same!
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Being humble.
Staying consistent.
Honoring God and thanking him for all the opportunities along the way.
Generosity
Being for the people
Staying true to yourself
Contact Info:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamshacar
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/theofficialshacar
- Other: https://ffm.to/ditqx2nqgz
Image Credit:
Brandon Thomas Brown
Marquis Whaley
Harrison Turner
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