BOBBY SHAKES
Bobby Shakes (@shakesislive) is a US-based editorial photographer and broadcaster covering reggae, hip hop, dancehall and Caribbean culture. His channel has about 9,600 subscribers and a median of 16 views per video, mostly Shorts, with roughly 50 uploads in the past 90 days. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Reach a niche Caribbean music and culture audience through a working photographer
- Median of 16 views per video, with 72% of uploads as Shorts
- Roughly 9,600 subscribers and 245,000 lifetime views
- Weekly live show with a named sponsor already in place
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- YouTube Shorts commentary, weekly live stream show, photo feature
- Tone
- opinionated, conversational
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- AFRITO
- Categories promoted
- music and media
- Affiliate links
- No
The 'SHAKES IS LIVE: POPCAAN GETS THE GREEN LIGHT + COPPERSHOT IN THE BUILDING' show notes state the episode is presented by sponsor AFRITO, and the same sponsor appears in the October 5 episode notes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Commentary touches on media bias and violence in Jamaica (e.g., 'Media Bias Exposed: Is No Violence REALLY That Amazing?'), but no explicit content was flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 9.6k | 16 | 50 |
Benchmark score: 32 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Jamaican Culture: Beyond Music & Dance, It's the Rum! #short · 0 views
▶Why Jamaica's Carnival is HUGE (Global Carnivals Are FAILING · 309 views
▶How Many Fried Dumplings Can You EAT? Jamaica vs. America! # · 4 viewsLast three uploads, latest today.
Bobby Shakes — editorial photographer and broadcaster. 30 years documenting hip hop, reggae, and Caribbean culture from the front of the stage, the soundboard, and the airwaves. This channel is home to #SHAKESCITYUNCUT — the weekly live stream every Monday at 9PM ET. Real conversation, real culture, no edits. Plus photo stories, artist features, and behind-the-lens content from the road. WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE - Mondays 9PM ET — #SHAKESCITYUNCUT Live Stream - Show recaps, photo features, and artist interviews - Reggae, hip hop, dancehall, and Caribbean music coverage - Sports + entertainment
About BOBBY SHAKES
Bobby Shakes (@shakesislive) is a US-based editorial photographer and broadcaster with about 30 years of work documenting hip hop, reggae, and Caribbean culture, according to his website. The channel posts mostly short vertical videos, with about 50 uploads in the last 90 days, plus a weekly live show called #SHAKESCITYUNCUT every Monday.
The content is commentary-driven, covering artists, Jamaican events, food, and music industry topics. Based on channel data, the audience is estimated to be mostly English-speaking, with significant viewers in the United States and Jamaica, though these shares are estimates. Median views are low, around 16 per video.
Sponsored integrations, currently including AFRITO in live show notes, are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which works out to roughly $4 to $8 CPM on median Shorts views, compared with $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads. Brands seeking Caribbean music or food audiences should consider booking him.
Written from BOBBY SHAKES's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. BOBBY SHAKES can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about BOBBY
How much does Bobby Shakes charge for a sponsored video?
Based on the Starbooked rate rule for Shorts-heavy channels, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. Rates are estimates derived from median views and should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does Bobby Shakes post about on YouTube?
Bobby Shakes posts short commentary videos about reggae, hip hop, dancehall, Jamaican culture, food, and music industry history. He also runs a weekly live show called #SHAKESCITYUNCUT every Monday.
How do I contact Bobby Shakes for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, so you can reach out through the platform once the details are unlocked.