Sho Baraka
Encyclopedia
Sho Baraka is a 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 of 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.
and Tedashii
and eventually the 116 Clique
and Reach Records were formed.
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 will also be featured on Reach projects released through the year. He is expected to release a new EP in July or August. Sho Baraka is now apart of the music & art group High Society with Swoope, J.R., & Suzy Rock.
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.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 Clique
116 Clique
The 116 Clique is a Hip Hop and Christian Rap group from Dallas, Texas signed to Reach Records. It consists mainly of Reach Records' artists and several on other labels. The 116 Clique is named after the Bible verse Romans 1:16...
. He was originally signed to Reach Records until leaving in March of 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.
Biography
Born in Canada 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 LecraeLecrae
Lecrae Moore is an American Christian Hip Hop artist signed to Reach Records, the record label that he co-founded. Thus far Lecrae has released five solo studio albums, and his latest Rehab: The Overdose was released on January 11, 2011...
and Tedashii
Tedashii
Tedashii "Tdot" Anderson, known simply as Tedashii, is a Christian hip hop artist and member of the hip-hop troupe, 116 Clique. Tedashii has released three solo albums, Kingdom People, Identity Crisis, and Blacklight, on Reach Records...
and eventually the 116 Clique
116 Clique
The 116 Clique is a Hip Hop and Christian Rap group from Dallas, Texas signed to Reach Records. It consists mainly of Reach Records' artists and several on other labels. The 116 Clique is named after the Bible verse Romans 1:16...
and Reach Records were formed.
Leaving Reach Records and new website
On April 13, 2011, RapzillaRapzilla
Rapzilla is a Christian hip hop online magazine, one of the top Christian Hip Hop websites. The website contains many sections such as latest news, album reviews, articles, interviews, mp3's, videos, release dates, columns, and more...
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 will also be featured on Reach projects released through the year. He is expected to release a new EP in July or August. Sho Baraka is now apart of the music & art group High Society with Swoope, J.R., & Suzy Rock.
Cameos
Baraka can be spotted as Trip Lee'sTrip Lee
William Lee Barefield III, better known by his stage name, "Trip Lee", is an American Christian rapper who is signed to Reach Records and has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he now resides in Washington D.C.. He first gained...
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.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Christ | US Rap Top Rap Albums Top Rap Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks Rap and hip-hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart began publication for the week of November 13, 2004.... |
US Gospel | ||||||
| 2007 | Turn My Life Up Turn My Life Up "Turn My Life Up" is the first studio album of the Christian rap artist, Sho Baraka. It was released through Reach Records and peaked at #43 on the Billboard Gospel album charts.-Reception:...
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| 2010 | Lions and Liars Lions and Liars Lions and Liars is the second album released by the Christian rap artist, Sho Baraka released through Reach Records on March 30, 2010. The album sold 4,294 units in its first week. The bonus tracks are available on all copies of the album sold in stores, and are not exclusive to the deluxe edition...
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149 | 10 | 15 | 3 | ||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||||||
Guest Appearances
- "The Church" (LecraeLecraeLecrae Moore is an American Christian Hip Hop artist signed to Reach Records, the record label that he co-founded. Thus far Lecrae has released five solo studio albums, and his latest Rehab: The Overdose was released on January 11, 2011...
) - "In Ya Hood (Cypha Remix)" (TedashiiTedashiiTedashii "Tdot" Anderson, known simply as Tedashii, is a Christian hip hop artist and member of the hip-hop troupe, 116 Clique. Tedashii has released three solo albums, Kingdom People, Identity Crisis, and Blacklight, on Reach Records...
featuring Trip LeeTrip LeeWilliam Lee Barefield III, better known by his stage name, "Trip Lee", is an American Christian rapper who is signed to Reach Records and has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he now resides in Washington D.C.. He first gained...
, Lecrae, Thi'sl & Json) - "It's Your World" (Lecrae featuring Redeemed Thought)
- "His Love Won't Let You Down" (Dillon Chase featuring Keynon Akers)
- "Back Up" (Cam featuring Tedashii)
- "Come Close" (Trip Lee featuring FLAMEFLAMEFlame is a Christian hip hop recording artist with Clear Sight Music. He has released five albums including: Flame, Rewind, Our World: Fallen, Our World: Redeemed, and Captured. Our World: Redeemed was nominated for a Grammy Award...
) - "Live Free" (Lecrae featuring Jai)
- "Glorious" (DJ Morphiziz)
- "Community" (Tedashii featuring Stephen the Levite)
- "Eyes Open (Remix)" (DJ Official featuring Trip Lee)
- "Chaos" (DJ Official)
- "No No No" (R-Swift featuring Jahaziel & Monty G)
- "Feel So Alone" (Benjah featuring Conviction & Ms. Lulu)
- "Back To School" (S.O.)
- "I Love Music" (Trip Lee)
- "High" (Lecrae featuring Suzy Rock)
- "This is the Life" (Tedashii featuring L2)
- "Brilliant Realness" (theBREAX)
With the 116 Clique
- 116 Clique: The Compilation Album (2005)
- 116 Clique: The Compilation Album: Special Edition: Chopped & Screwed By DJ Primo (2006)
- 13 Letters (2007)
- AmpedAmped (116 Clique album)Amped is a remix/compilation album containing remixed tracks and new tracks. It is the third compilation album and second remix album by the 116 Clique. It is the first EP by the 116 Clique. It is a combination of rap and rock...
(2007) - Man up (2011)
Mixtapes
- Barakaology (2009; free download)
- "We Can Be More Remixes Mixtape" (2010)