As far as influences, I listen to a lot of people like Nina Simone and other androgynous voices, almost to make me feel like I'm not alone. Shamir androgynousfeelinfluence Change image and share on social
I don't think I'm a singer that likes to flex my vocals. I'll do some runs and a bunch of high notes, but that's it. I really pride myself and I really work on just trying to sing. Like emotions. Just using my voice, not doing anything extra. Shamir bunchemotionextra share on social
I'm not in a certain type of genre, and I can't be categorized or pigeonholed. That leaves a wide range of what I can do for myself, for other people, and with other people. Shamir categorizegenreleaf Change image and share on social
Nina Simone had such an androgynous voice; the first time I listened to her I thought it was a man, and I'm sure a lot of people listening to me think I'm a woman. Her voice is kinda like the poster child for me. Shamir androgynouschildkinda share on social
My friends freaked out when I posted 'I'll Never Be Able To Love' on Facebook. Shamir facebookfreakfriend Change image and share on social
My favourite singer ever in the world is Ari Up from The Slits. Her voice is amazing to me. It's carefree, but it's also really amazing. Shamir amazearicarefree Change image and share on social
I can hit baritone notes, and I can sing in the soprano range if I wanted to. I did this thing a long time ago where I did a duet with myself. I sound like two different people. Shamir agobaritoneduet Change image and share on social
My grandma has a picture of Louis Farrakhan playing violin in her house. Shamir farrakhangrandmahouse Change image and share on social