Shalkal is a Jamaican born dancehall/reggae artist, whose lyrical roots emerged from a musical family. In his younger days, he entered lyrics battle and often won. His music is infused with Jamaican metaphors and riddles, the Jamaican landscape of stories of the past and present, and celebrations or challenges of everyday life. After helping to write songs for other artists and helping to refine their music, he decided to write and record his own. One of his popular hit "Envious So", was an instant hit on major platforms. He is currently working on more new songs, drawing inspiration from his Jamaican heritage.