James Shannon

James Shannon is a rapper/singer/producer from Blanchardstown in Dublin, Ireland. Specializing in alternative hip-hop and R&b, his music features catchy hooks, story-telling lyrics and tuneful melodies. This offers something for everyone and he is sure to bring any stage alive”. He began making waves in the Irish hip-hop scene in 2022 headlining and selling out many of the cities main venues alongside frequent collaborator Noremac. Since then, he has released singles as a solo artist including "Where The Lights Are Bright" featuring Conor Eiffe, and "Tough Lovin' Dublin", both of which received praise from Hot Press magazine and Pure MZine.

He has recently began to collaborate with Irish music collective 'Imlé', performing a remix of the song 'Cathain A D'Fhill Tú ó Shasana' on Ireland AM. 2024 is set to be a big year for James Shannon in terms of releases and live performances as he continues to gain traction and develop his sound.