Al Shux Explained

Al Shux
Birth Name:Alexander Shuckburgh
Years Active:2006–present

Alexander Shuckburgh, who is also known as Al Shux, is a British record producer and songwriter from London, England. Shux has worked with musical artists such as Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Alicia Keys, Kelela, BANKS, Khalid, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Santigold, La Roux, Plan B, Tinie Tempah and Lana Del Rey.

Career

In 2009, Shux produced and co-wrote the Jay-Z track "Empire State of Mind", which earned him a Grammy in the Best Rap Song Award category.[1] [2] [3]

In 2012, Shux scored the music for Plan B's film Ill Manors. Shux also co-wrote and produced seven tracks on Plan B's Mercury Prize nominated album ilL Manors, including the title track which The Guardian hailed as "the greatest British protest song in years."[4]

In 2018, Shux co-wrote and produced Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "All the Stars" for the Black Panther OST. The song was nominated for multiple Grammy awards, a Golden Globe award, and an Oscar.

Discography

Artist Release YearRecord Label Credit
Amanda Reifer"Devastating (Interlude)"2024Atlantic RecordsProducer, Co-writer
Emir Taha"Bi O Yana Bi Bu Yana" from E.T. Phone Home2024Hoppa RecordsProducer, Co-writer
Emir Taha"Jealousy" from E.T. Phone Home2024Hoppa RecordsProducer, Co-writer
Solomon"unrequited"2023Parlophone RecordsProducer, Co-writer
Annika Wells"i wanna rip your clothes off"2023Boom RecordsProducer, Co-writer
Sekou"You and I"2023Republic RecordsProducer, Co-writer
KSI, Bugsy Malone, R3HAB"Easy"2023Warner MusicProducer, Co-writer
JAY-Z, Gil Scott-Heron"New York (Concept De Paris)"2023Roc NationCo-writer
Kali Uchis"All Mine" from Red Moon in Venus2023Geffen RecordsProducer, Co-writer
Nathan Archie"Hurt Me Enough"2022Nathan ArchieProducer, Co-Writer
Santigold"The Lasty" from Spirituals2022Little Jerk RecordsCo-Writer
Hope Tala"Is It Enough"2022Republic RecordsProducer, Co-writer
London Grammar"How Does It Feel" from Californian Soil2021Ministry Of SoundCo-Writer
Banks"The Devil" 2021Her Name Is Banks, IncProducer, Co-writer
Shakka"Take It There" from Road Trip To Venus2021Base 'N' Rebulz x Marathon ArtistsProducer, Co-writer
Zara Larsson"Morning" from Poster Girl (Summer Edition)2021Epic RecordsProducer
Dylan Cartlidge"Step On" from Hope Above Adverstity2021Glassnote MusicProducer, Co-writer
Doja Cat"Naked" from Planet Her2021RCAProducer, Co-writer
Regard feat. Kwabs"Signals"2021Ministry Of SoundCo-writer
Kyle Dion"Stressed Out" - single2020Kyle DionProducer, Co-Writer
Alma"Bad News Baby" from Have U Seen Her2020Epic LocalProducer, Co-Writer
Alina Baraz"My Whole Life" from It Was Divine2020Mom+POP Producer, Co-Writer
GRACEY"99%" from The Art Of Closure2020Polydor RecordsProducer, Co-Writer
Lola Young"6 Feet Under"2019Universal- IslandProducer
"We Don't Say" from High Expectations2019PolydorProducer, co-writer
Hopium feat Jafaris"I Forget My Name"2019Producer, Co-writer
Alma"Summer" – single2019Epic LocalProducer, Co-writer
Khalid"Bad Luck" from Free Spirit2019RCAProducer, Co-writer
L Devine"Can't Be You" – single2018WarnerProducer, Co-writer
Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA"All The Stars" from Black Panther OST2018TDEProducer, Co-writer
Plan B"Heartbeat" from Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose2017AtlanticProducer, Co-writer
Banks"Underdog"2017HarvestProducer, Co-writer
KelelaTake Me Apart from Take Me Apart2017Warp RecordsCo-producer, Co-writer
"Unworthy", "Whispers", "Living Water", "Empire", "Letting Go", "Sleeping World", "Wildfire", "Revival" from Revival2017KemosabeProducer, Co-writer
"I Better Love You" from Trust EP2017Black ButterCo-writer
"Missesota", "All Of You All Over Me" from Innocence Lost2017TENCo-producer, Co-writer
Taya"Deeper" - single2016Producer, Co-writer
Vancouver Sleep Clinic"Lung", "Killing Me To Love You", "Someone To Stay" from Revival2016KemosabeProducer, Co-writer
Banks"Fuck With Myself" from The Alter EP 2016HarvestProducer, Co-writer
Shura"Kidz 'N' Stuff" from Nothing's Real2016Co-producer, Co-writer
Erik Hassle"If Your Man Only Knew" from Innocence Lost2016TENProducer, Co-writer
Kwabs"Fight For Love" from Love + War2015WarnerCo-producer, Co-writer
Sam Bruno"Search Party" - single2015AtlanticProducer, Co-writer
Lianne La Havas"What You Don't Do" from Blood2015WarnerCo-producer
Kimbra"Goldmine" from The Golden Echo2015WarnerCo-producer
Ella Henderson"Mirror Man" - single2014SycoProducer, Co-writer
Elliphant"Purple Light" feat Doja Cat from One More EP2014TENProducer, Co-writer
Kwabs"Saved" from Walk EP2014WarnerProducer, Co-writer
La Roux"Cruel Sexuality" from Trouble In Paradise2014PolydorProducer
Banks"Drowning" from Goddess2014Producer, Co-writer
"Wicked Love" from Little Red2014RinseProducer, Co-writer
Lana Del Rey"Young And Beautiful" from The Great Gatsby2013InterscopeCo-producer
Elle Varner"Oh What A Night" from Perfectly Imperfect2012RCAProducer, Co-Writer
Plan B"Ill Manors" + rest of album from Ill Manors2012Producer, Co-writer
Nas"Roses" from Life Is Good2012Producer, Co-writer
Paloma Faith"Freedom" from Fall To Grace2012Producer, Co-writer
Lana Del Rey"This Is What Makes Us Girls" from 'Born To Die2012InterscopeProducer
"In Spirit Golden", "The Constant", "Party Bag" and "Atlantis Found" from The Constant2010WarnerCo-writer
Tinie Tempah"Illusion", "Simply Unstoppable" from Disc-Overy2010ParlophoneProducer, Co-writer
"Empire State Of Mind Part 2: Broken Down" from The Element Of Freedom2009RCAProducer, Co-writer
Jay-Z"Empire State Of Mind" from The Blueprint 32009Roc NationProducer, Co-Writer
"Saturday Night Hustle" (Featuring Lemar) from The Signature2008Dcypha Producer, Co-writer
"Go Down There" from The Unstoppable2008HypertekProducer, Co-writer
Lupe Fiasco featuring Snoop Dogg and Poo Bear"Hi-Definition" from Lupe Fiasco's The Cool2007AtlanticProducer, Co-Writer
"Little Derek", "Back For You, "Products", "On My Own", "Sick World" from This Is My Demo2006DycyphaCo-Producer, Co-Writer

Awards and nominations

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2019

2013

2012

2010

2006

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Best Rap Song . GRAMMY.com . 13 February 2011 .
  2. Web site: Grammy Awards: 'Empire State of Mind' producer Al Shux knows hip hop – and the metric system . . 13 February 2011 .
  3. Web site: Grammy awarded to BA Commercial Music graduate, Alexander Shuckburgh . . 21 February 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111015051314/http://westminster.ac.uk/about/news-and-events/news/2011/grammy-awarded-to-ba-commercial-music-graduate%2C-alexander-shuckburgh . 15 October 2011 . dmy .
  4. News: Lynsky. Dorian. Badge Music Blog Next Previous Blog home Why Plan B's Ill Manors is the greatest British protest song in years. The Guardian. 15 March 2012. 27 September 2013.