Shield and Robytek poured their hearts into creating "Shuka", their latest single featuring a collaboration with Emmanuel Jal. The inception of this track traces back to 2021 when the duo began working on guitar parts composed by the Congolese artist Samba Mapangala. Although the track was momentarily set aside, it came back to life towards the end of 2022 when Emmanuel Jal instantly fell head over heels for it. A few days later, 'Shuka' was born! Alex Malheiros of the renowned Brazilian band Azymuth also contributed bass and additional guitar parts. 'Shuka' translates to 'get down' conveying a message of encouragement to approach life with determination, pushing yourself to reach your deserved place, and then celebrating with old and young, relatives and friends by getting down.

Emmanuel Jal is a South Sudanese rapper, singer, actor, activist, and public speaker whose work has transformed the lives of millions in his native homeland. Throughout his career, he has garnered worldwide acclaim for his unique blend of Hip Hop and Afro pop, spreading messages of reconciliation and peace. He has been nominated for 2 Juno Awards as best album in the Best World Music category and has released six award-nominated studio albums. Jal's music has made significant strides in the Afrotech sphere, with numerous single releases, including 'Kuar' (FNX Omar & Henrik Schwarz), 'Hey Mama' (Da Capo), 'Guaja' (Levy), and recently 'Gorah' (Nitefreak).
Circulating on a few limited advanced promos "Shuka" received a big support trough the summer from names like Pete Tong, Damian Lazarus, Dj Koze, Amémé, Hunee, Danny Krivit and many others. The remixes are scheduled for a release on November 29th.

Acid Pauli creates a stripped down version with his unique touch, building tension and atmosphere through synth textures and shimmering sequencers. The French duo Meloko and Konvex create a catchy dancefloor anthem with a great combination of dancefloor house grooves and melodic elements. JKriv, the Brooklyn-based producer, and co-founder of Razor-N-Tape, brings his deep and diverse taste to the song, giving us a slice of Afrofunk with a NYC house music feel.