What is shatta?
Shatta is a heavy, bouncing Caribbean dancehall style. It is one of the signature sounds of Cangga.
Where it comes from
Shatta belongs to the Caribbean dancehall family. It is rooted in the French Caribbean and carried by its diaspora, and it has found new audiences on dance floors far from where it began.
What it sounds like
- A heavy, bouncing rhythm that moves the floor low.
- Fast, rhythmic vocals.
- Strong bass and a loose, confident groove.
Why we play it
Shatta brings a different kind of energy to a night: closer to the ground and more physical than the other sounds. It is why the Cangga floor is Afro, Latin, Shatta and Brazilian, not a generic mix.
Shatta at Cangga
Hear it next to afrobeats, amapiano, reggaeton, baile funk and afro house. The music page explains how the night builds.
Questions
What kind of music is shatta?
A Caribbean dancehall style with a heavy bouncing rhythm and fast vocals.
Is shatta the same as reggaeton?
No. Reggaeton comes from Latin music and the dembow rhythm. Shatta is a Caribbean dancehall style. Both are played at Cangga.
Where can I hear shatta in Bali?
Shatta is one of the signature sounds at Cangga in Canggu.