Shocka has already seen a huge success in music. A few years ago he was playing with famous artists like Skepta, and touring the country with his rap trio Marvell. Then he had it all taken away and that led him to a breakdown and mental health hospital. After a long recovery, Shocka came back to music and released a very honest and positive song called “Self Love”. The song has been viewed by millions and shared on social media by many artists, including Snoop Dogg. Now he’s with us to share his story of "the rise, the fall and the come back".

SHOCKA: When I was in hospital, I could have ended it all. I shouldn’t be here today. I know what I went through, going through hospital three times. I saw so many traumatic things that I should not be here. But, I thought, if I’m going to stay here, it’s so important that people see that. Because they may want to end it and they could see me and say: oh look what he’s achieved by staying here and sticking it out, maybe I should continue?

FEATURED SONGS: 'Self Love' - Shocka ft. Brook Baili; 'Vent' - Shocka; 'Single Mothers' - Shocka ft. Dun D; 'Warn Me' - Shocka ft. Dun D.

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