After completing his studies, Maskari broke into the music scene in Malaysia, mentored by Yasien, a Malaysian-based producer.
[2] In 2005, Maskari moved to Dubai, where he partnered with producer Salim Rashaad, known professionally as Sal.
[citation needed] With the help of Sal and Zawawi, Maskari's first single, 'Naughty Boy', reached number one on Radio One's top playlist.
[1] Maskari was the first artist from the Middle East to sign with US-based publishing and distribution company Tale Music Group (TMG),[3] releasing his second album 'Take Your Body Over' in Los Angeles in 2014.
[5] Sham cites that he grew up listening to artists such as Michael Jackson, 2Pac, Biggie Smalls, R. Kelly, and Dr. Dre, all of whom later inspired his music.