Global Influencer · Quantum Leadership Expert · Motivational Speaker
Amir A.H. Shakur, aka King Seven, is a global influencer, author, journalist, faith and spiritual motivator, one of the top leaders in Urban AI, and an expert in Social Justice and Quantum leadership from Chicago’s South Side. He is the host of the nationally syndicated Amir Shakur Speaks television program and radio host of Soul Uprising on WYCA Chicago.
A former contributor to The Huffington Post, Amir has interviewed national newsmakers including Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, and Jacob Blake Sr. His broadcast channel has earned 200,000 views and counting, with viewers in the UK, Canada, the US, and around the world.
Amir is the author of the Mental Jujutsu book series and The Global Influencer Playbook, and a music producer and recording artist. He has multiple multimedia projects in the making, including the children’s series Amari Little and Friends and the fashion line Amir X Millennium.
Through ASN News and the Amir Shakur Speaks Morning Show, he delivers news, interviews, and faith-based motivation that moves people from inspiration to action — living by the principle that where your focus goes, your faith flows.
Amir is available for speaking engagements, interviews, and media appearances worldwide. His Stand Up and Speak Out world tour launches January 2027.
His website is amirshakurspeaks.org.
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Amir “King Seven” Shakur — The Father of Push Music
Producer • Composer • Audio Engineer • Artist
Amir “King Seven” Shakur is a visionary music producer, composer, audio engineer, and performing artist recognized as the pioneer and Father of Push Music — an innovative, boundary-pushing evolution of contemporary black music. Seamlessly fusing the deeply organic warmth of Neo-Soul, the modern edge of Nu-Soul, and the sophisticated harmonic language of Jazz, Amir Shakur has carved out a distinctive sonic identity that bridges timeless musicality with forward-thinking production.
The Pioneer of Push Music
At the center of Amir “King Seven” Shakur’s creative philosophy is Push Music — a movement and sound signature designed to elevate listening experiences beyond traditional genre boundaries. Combining rich, acoustic instrumentation with meticulous digital audio engineering, Push Music emphasizes emotional resonance, dynamic rhythm, and complex, soulful arrangements. As its originator, Shakur continues to set new benchmarks for independent music production and artistic innovation.
Sonic Craftsmanship & Musical Pedigree
Trained in music theory and composition at Columbia College Chicago, Shakur brings a master-level approach to every stage of record creation. Whether playing behind the console as an executive sound engineer or arranging instrumentation in the studio, his signature sound is defined by warm analog textures, crisp percussion, intricate chord voicings, and immersive soundscapes.
His sonic palette gracefully balances the golden era of soul with contemporary jazz fusion, creating music that resonates across generations. As founder and Executive Producer of King Seven Records USA and Soul America International Records, Shakur continues to cultivate independent art that stays true to authenticity, depth, and cultural substance.
Core Competencies & Creative Pillars
- Genre Mastery: Neo-Soul, Nu-Soul, Cool Jazz, Progressive R&B, Modern Hip-Hop.
- Audio Engineering: Complete mixing, mastering, signal chain design, acoustic studio tracking, and sound restoration.
- Composition & Production: Vocal arrangement, live instrumentation scoring, beat architecture, and sound design.
- Record Label Leadership: Executive production and artistic direction across King Seven Records USA & Soul America International Records.
