Shamir is a passionate songwriter, and one of the best producers in Kenya. He runs One Vibe Studio in Kisumu and enjoys mentoring youth through his weekly guitar and vocal classes.
In 2003, while still in high school, Shamir worked with the legendary Burning Spear for Sawa Sawa Festival.
Since Shamir started his solo music career in 2006, his big break came in 2007 with the release of “On Fire”, which is still a household name.
Shamir has worked with some of the biggest producers in Jamaica from Dean Fraser, Sly Dunbar, to Robbie Shakespear.
Shamir specializes in Lovers rock. He chooses this genre of music as he believes it possesses a lot of life. He believes that it draws people and does not discriminate.
His music is inspired by love, his relationships and his daily life experiences.