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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]

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  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.
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  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 We worked out he is around 5"4 based on the picture next to patty T". themusicessentials.com (in Slave). 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
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