Shane Eagle

Shane Eagle
Birth name	Shane Hughes
Born	June 7, 1996 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Origin	Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Genres	Hip hop rap
Occupation(s)	Musician rapper songwriter media socialite presenter model
Years active	2009 - present
Labels	Eagle Entertainment Feel Good Music
Associated acts	AKA Stogie T Big Star Johnson Kwesta Proverb Reason JR Priddy Ugly Shabzi DJ Switch

Shane Hughes (born 7 June 1996), best known by his stage-name Shane Eagle, is a South African rapper. He is best known for making as one of the top three contestants on South African television show Vuzu: The Hustle.^[1]

Early

Shane was born raised in eastern Johannesburg. He is of Irish descent from his father's side, and of African descent from his mother's side.

Music career

Shane recorded his first song at the age of 13 at his friend's studio who eventually saw potential in him.^[2] Shortly after completing high school, he entered Vuzu: The Hustle, a South African television show and rap contest. Among the judges were influential South African rappers AKA, Tumi and motswako rapper Khuli Chana. Shane had a rough start in the competition, which was broadcast to South African audiences, but eventually made it to the Top 4, and was eliminated at Number 3.^[3]

Shane was one of the local opening acts for J. Cole for the "J.Cole Live in Concert: Castle Lite Unlocks" concert.^[4]

Shane's debut single, which features fellow contestant and eventual winner Big Star Johnson, was released on 8 October 2015. The single performed well on radio stations YFM, 5FM and Highveld 947.^[5] Shane was featured on DJ Switch's single "Now or Never", alongside Kwesta, Proverb and Reason, which was produced by Ganja Beatz.^[6] Shane left JR's record label on good terms with him, less than a year after signing to him. AKA and JR have mentored Shane since he became a runner-up on Vuzu: The Hustle, and is still in contact with JR. Shane released his follow-up single "I'm Back" on his own record label Eagle Entertainment on 27 May 2016.^[7]

Shane's music video for the single "Cutting Corners" premiered on Channel O on 9 September 2016.

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name

Year	Title	Album
2015	"Way Up" (featuring Big Star Johnson)
2016	"Cutting Corners"
	"I'm Back"

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with certifications, showing year released and album name

Year	Title	Album
2016	"Now or Never" (DJ Switch featuring Shane Eagle, ProVerb, Reason and Kwesta)
	"Now or Never" (Remix) (DJ Switch featuring Reason, Priddy Ugly, Ginger Trill, ProVerb, Pro Kid, Shane Eagle, Zakwe, Blaklez, Youngsta CPT, Kid Tini, Siya Shezi and Big Star Johnson)
	"Mayo" (DJ Speedsta featuring Yung Swiss, Tellaman, Shane Eagle and Frank Casino)
	"Pillow Talk" (Priddy Ugly featuring Refi Sings, KLY and Shane Eagle)	You Don't Know Me Yet

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name

Year	Title	Album
2015	"I Want It All"[8] (DJ Speedsta featuring Nasty C and Shane Eagle)	The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23
2016	"Pray" (Priddy Ugly featuring Shane Eagle and A-Reece)	You Don't Know Me Yet

References

1. "Shane Eagle Talks Being A Sex symbol, The Hustle and New Music". Quench SA. 2015-09-02. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
2. "Rapper Shane Eagle Is Ready To Shine". Frequency Magazine. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
3. "Man Crush Monday: Shane Eagle | TRUELOVE". www.truelove.co.za. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
4. "How Castle Lite Unlocked J.Cole". www.hypemagazine.co.za. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
5. "Rapper Shane Eagle Is Ready To Shine". Frequency Magazine. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
6. "DOWNLOAD MP3: DJ Switch – Now Or Never ft. Shane Eagle, Proverb, Reason & Kwesta". 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
7. "I'm Back - Single by Shane Eagle on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
8. ""I Want It All (feat. Nasty C & Shane Eagle)" from The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23 by Dj Speedsta on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-09-11.