Shake da Mayor: Fresno’s Voice on KOFP Valley Spotlight

Shake da Mayor (born Chuma Solwazi) is a Fresno-bred hip-hop artist who’s been sharpening his craft since he first started rhyming at age 12, channeling the grit and storytelling roots of California’s Central Valley into every verse.ReverbNationDiscogs

Celebrated for his straight-up “tell-the-truth” lyricism and West-Coast bounce, Shake has built a deep discography that includes street staples like Everybody’s Gangsta (2005), The Fruit of His Own Thinking (2007) and Stay Focused Be Great (2010), culminating in his latest 2025 LP Late Check Out.Last.fm

Whether rocking stages alongside Fresno legends or mentoring the next wave, he remains a vocal champion for authentic rap and community unity—proof that real stories from the 559 still resonate far beyond the Valley. Catch his journey and insights this Friday on KOFP Valley Spotlight.

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