Shankz

Shankz is a 21-year-old Billboard-charting electronic artist from the San Francisco Bay Area, now based in Los Angeles. Blending melodic house with influences from rap, R&B, and pop, he has built a signature sound by reimagining recognizable vocals into emotionally driven, club-ready records that feel both nostalgic and fresh. Known for his viral flips and edits, Shankz built a loyal online following before beginning to release official records in May 2025. Since then, he has quickly emerged as one of dance music's fastest-rising young artists. His breakout single "Too Late," a house rework of Imogen Heap's iconic "Headlock," has amassed over 20 million streams and earned Billboard chart success, introducing his sound to a global audience. He followed it up with "Just for the Night," further showcasing his ability to blend infectious melodies with high-energy dance production. His music has earned support from artists including Wax Motif, Gordo, MK, Riordan, ACRAZE, and Ship Wrek, helping establish him as one of the most exciting new names in electronic music. As he continues to release new music and bring his sound to audiences around the world, Shankz is quickly establishing himself as one of the next generation of artists to watch in dance music.