No edit summary
|
|
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Use mdy dates|date= |
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2019}} |
||
{{Infobox musical artist |
{{Infobox musical artist |
||
|name = Sho Baraka |
|name = Sho Baraka |
||
Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
|instrument = |
|instrument = |
||
|genre = [[Christian hip hop]], [[conscious hip hop]] |
|genre = [[Christian hip hop]], [[conscious hip hop]] |
||
|occupation = [[Rapper]], |
|occupation = [[Rapper]], songwriter, director |
||
|years_active = 2004–present |
|years_active = 2004–present |
||
|label = [[Reach Records|Reach]], High Society, Humble Beast |
|label = [[Reach Records|Reach]], High Society, Humble Beast |
||
Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
}} |
}} |
||
'''Amisho Baraka Lewis''' (born January 10, 1979), better known by his stage name '''Sho Baraka''', is an American [[Christian hip-hop]] artist and |
'''Amisho Baraka Lewis''' (born January 10, 1979), better known by his stage name '''Sho Baraka''', is an American [[Christian hip-hop]] artist and writer who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the [[116 Clique]]. He was originally signed to [[Reach Records]] until leaving in March 2011. He then co-founded a record label and group known as "High Society" with fellow Christian rappers [[J.R. (musician)|JR]], [[Swoope (rapper)|Swoope]], and [[Suzy Rock]]. His debut album ''[[Turn My Life Up]]'' was released in November 2007. His second album ''Lions and Liars'', was released March 2010. His third album ''[[Talented Xth]]'' was released in January 2013. His fourth album, ''The Narrative,'' was released in October 2016. |
||
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
||
Line 29: | Line 29: | ||
==Leaving Reach Records and new website== |
==Leaving Reach Records and new website== |
||
On April 13, 2011, [[Rapzilla]] posted a blog from Sho stating that he planned to leave Reach Records after four years and two albums with the label. Although he is leaving the Reach label, Sho said he would continue to be an artist with Reach booking and continue to do concert dates and events with the label through 2011. He would also be featured on Reach projects released through the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38/3056 |title=Sho Baraka's New Future |
On April 13, 2011, [[Rapzilla]] posted a blog from Sho stating that he planned to leave Reach Records after four years and two albums with the label. Although he is leaving the Reach label, Sho said he would continue to be an artist with Reach booking and continue to do concert dates and events with the label through 2011. He would also be featured on Reach projects released through the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38/3056 |title=Sho Baraka's New Future – Leaving Reach Records |publisher=Rapzilla |date=April 13, 2011 |accessdate=November 24, 2012}}</ref> Sho Baraka is now a part of the music & art group High Society with [[Swoope]], J.R., & Suzy Rock. Lewis announced that he will release a new album, ''Talented Xth'', on January 1, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Horton|first=Chad|title=Sho Baraka 'Talented Xth' Album Cover & Tracklisting|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/5322-sho-baraka-talented-xth-album-cover-a-tracklisting|work=[[Rapzilla]]|accessdate=November 21, 2012|date=November 19, 2012}}</ref> |
||
On June 14, 2016, he signed with Christian hip-hop label, Humble Beast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.humblebeast.com/news/shobaraka |title=Sho Baraka + Humble Beast |publisher=Humble Beast Records |date=June 14, 2016 |accessdate=June 15, 2016}}</ref> |
On June 14, 2016, he signed with Christian hip-hop label, Humble Beast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.humblebeast.com/news/shobaraka |title=Sho Baraka + Humble Beast |publisher=Humble Beast Records |date=June 14, 2016 |accessdate=June 15, 2016}}</ref> |
||
Line 157: | Line 157: | ||
==Videography== |
==Videography== |
||
;2006 |
;2006 |
||
*[[116 Clique]] |
*[[116 Clique]] – "116 Clique Video" |
||
==See also== |
==See also== |
Sho Baraka
| |
---|---|
![]() | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Amisho Baraka Lewis |
Born | (1979-01-10) January 10, 1979 (age 45) |
Genres | Christian hip hop, conscious hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, director |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Reach, High Society, Humble Beast |
Website | Sho BarakaonMyspace |
Amisho Baraka Lewis (born January 10, 1979), better known by his stage name Sho Baraka, is an American Christian hip-hop artist and writer who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. He was originally signed to Reach Records until leaving in March 2011. He then co-founded a record label and group known as "High Society" with fellow Christian rappers JR, Swoope, and Suzy Rock. His debut album Turn My Life Up was released in November 2007. His second album Lions and Liars, was released March 2010. His third album Talented Xth was released in January 2013. His fourth album, The Narrative, was released in October 2016.
Born in Alberta, Canada[citation needed] on January 10,[1][2] 1979,[3] but raised in California, he resided in Texas and currently lives in Atlanta. Sho Baraka was introduced to hip hop at a young age. Living in Southern California during the height of gangsta rap presented its challenges to many youths, as well as Sho. In high school Sho and some friends from his neighborhood formed a rap group that began touring with major recording artists. But his life took a different turn after the rap group fizzled out and close friends were killed or incarcerated due to the gang life they led. He decided to heed his father's advice and apply to college, pursuing education instead of the streets. There he came into contact with Lecrae and Tedashii and eventually the 116 Clique and Reach Records were formed.
On April 13, 2011, Rapzilla posted a blog from Sho stating that he planned to leave Reach Records after four years and two albums with the label. Although he is leaving the Reach label, Sho said he would continue to be an artist with Reach booking and continue to do concert dates and events with the label through 2011. He would also be featured on Reach projects released through the year.[4] Sho Baraka is now a part of the music & art group High Society with Swoope, J.R., & Suzy Rock. Lewis announced that he will release a new album, Talented Xth, on January 1, 2013.[5]
On June 14, 2016, he signed with Christian hip-hop label, Humble Beast.[6]
Baraka can be spotted as Trip Lee's fictional boss at the newspaper Trip Lee works for in the video for Trip lee's song The Invasion (hero) off the album Between Two Worlds.[citation needed] He also was in the music video for Lecrae's lead single, "Don't Waste Your Life" from his 2008 album, Rebel, as a former gang member of Lecrae's who escaped arrest years before, with Lecrae portraying a converted Christian, writing to his former friend about how God had changed his life.[citation needed]
Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US | US Christ | US Rap | US Gospel | ||||||
2007 | Turn My Life Up
|
— | — | — | 43 | ||||
2010 | Lions and Liars
|
149 | 10 | 15 | 3 | ||||
2013 | Talented 10th
|
108 | 5 | 12 | 1 | ||||
2016 | The Narrative
|
— | — | — | — | ||||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2011 | October Baby | Drama coach | Credited as "Amisho Lewis"[7] |
2012 | Grace Card | Reformed Ex con |
{{cite web}}
: Missing or empty |url=
(help)
| |
---|---|
| |
Albums |
|
EPs |
|
Authority control databases: Artists ![]() |
|
---|