Sho Baraka

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Sho Baraka
Birth name	Ameisho Baraka
Genre(s)	Christian Hip hop
Years active	2005-present
Label(s)	Reach Records
Associated acts	116 Clique
Website	www.reachrecords.com

Sho Baraka is a Christian hip-hop artist who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. He is signed to Reach Records. His debut album Turn My Life Up was released in November, 2007.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 Guest Appearances 2.3 With the 116 Clique 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Biography

Born in Canada, but raised in California and now residing in Texas, 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 youth, 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, and close friends were killed and others 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.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Year	Cover	Album	Info	Review
2006		Turn My Life Up	First solo studio album Released: November 20, 2007	Rapzilla link

[edit] Guest Appearances

• "The Church" by Lecrae
• "In Ya Hood Cypha" by Tedashii feat. Trip Lee, Lecrae, Thi'sl & Json
• "It's Your World" by Lecrae feat. Redeemed Thought
• "Back Up" by Cam feat. Tedashii
• "Come Close" by Trip Lee feat. FLAME

[edit] 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)
• "Amped" (2007)

[edit] See also

• 116 Clique
• Reach Records

[edit] External links

• Reach Records
• Sho Baraka's Official Myspace Page