Al Shux


Alexander Shuckburgh, better known by his stage name Al Shux, is a British record producer and songwriter from London, England. He is perhaps best known for his production work on Jay-Z's 2009 single, "Empire State of Mind", which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, he has been credited on releases for Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Alicia Keys, Kelela, BANKS, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Santigold, La Roux, Plan B, Tinie Tempah and Lana Del Rey, among others.

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.
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."
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

Awards and nominations

2022
2019
2013
  • Ivor Novello Awards
  • *Nominated: Best Contemporary Song Ill Manors performed by Plan B
  • *Nominated: Best Original Film Score Ill Manors performed by Plan B
  • Brit Awards
  • *Nominated: MasterCard BriSsh Album of the Year Plan B — Ill Manors
2012
  • Mercury Music Prize
  • *Nominated: Best Album — Ill Manors
  • MOBO's
  • *Won: Best Hip Hop/Grime: Plan B
  • 53rd Grammy Awards
  • *Nominated: Record Of The Year — Empire State of Mind
  • *Won: Best Rap Song — Empire State of Mind
2010
  • ASCAP
  • *Won: Song Of The Year — Empire State of Mind
  • *Won: Rap Song Of The Year — Empire State of Mind
  • *Nominated: Most Performed Songs Of The Year — Empire State of Mind
2006
  • Mercury Music Prize
  • *Nominated: Album Of The Year – Sway — This is my Demo