Sho Baraka

Sho Baraka
Background information
Birth name Amisho Baraka Lewis
Genres Christian hip hop, Hip hop, Art rap
Years active 2005-present
Labels Reach Records (2005- 2011), High Society Collective (2011-Present)
Associated acts 116 Clique, High Society
Website MySpace page

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 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.

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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 Lecrae and Tedashii and eventually the 116 Clique and Reach Records were formed.

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 will also be featured on Reach projects released through the year.[1] He is expected to release a new EP in July or August.[2] 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'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.

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US US Christ US Rap US Gospel
2007 Turn My Life Up
  • First studio album
  • Release date: November 20, 2007
  • Label: Reach Records
43
2010 Lions and Liars
  • Second studio album
  • Release date: 30 March 2010
  • Label: Reach Records
149 10 15 3
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Guest Appearances

With the 116 Clique

With High Society

Mixtapes

See also

References

External links