Amuka is the stage name used by singer/songwriter Sheila Brody. Originally from Detroit, she was discovered by funk musician George Clinton and became a member of the Brides Of Funkenstein, a P-Funk spin-off act.

Although she has performed as a rock and funk singer, Brody has earned the most success as a club/dance vocalist. In 1999 (as Blackwood) she released a best-selling album (Friday Night) and single ("Peace") in Italy before returning to the United States. Teaming with producer/remixer Peter Rauhofer she has released several singles that have charted well on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Brody's 2003 song "Appreciate Me" appeared on the television soundtrack Queer as Folk: Club Babylon. In 2006 Brody earned her first number-one U.S. dance hit with the song "I Want More (Cling on to Me)". and other top chart hits like (u ain't that good) producer/remixer Peter Rauhofer and (Craving) Master Producer and engineer John Cassidy

Amuka has also colaborated with musician, producer and engineer John Cassidy from Beat City Records in Miami, Florida. contibuting remixer and vocal production. Amuka has released singles that have charted well on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The latest mix released in 2007 called (My man)