Sho Baraka Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, 116 Clique, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Songs

Sho Baraka Biography and Wiki

Amisho Baraka Lewis (born January 10th, 1979) famously 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 Lions and Liars was unleashed March 2010. His third album Talented Xth was unleashed in January 2013. His fourth album, The Narrative, was unleashed in October 2016.

Sho Baraka Age and Birthday

Baraka was born on January 10th, 1979 in Alberta, Canada. He is currently at the age of 41 as of 2020. He always celebrates his birthday on January 10th, every year.

Sho Baraka Height and Weight

Baraka appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos, relative to his surroundings, which are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Sho Baraka Education

In high school, Baraka and some friends from his neighborhood formed a rap group that started touring with major recording artists. But his life took a different turn after the rap group sputtered out and close friends were killed due to the gang life they led. He decided to heed to 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.

Sho Baraka Family, Parents, Siblings

Baraka was born in Alberta, Canada on January 10th, 1979, but raised in California, he resides in Texas and currently lives in Atlanta. He was introduced to hip hop at a tender age. Living in Southern California during the height of gangsta rap presented its challenges to many youths, as well as Sho. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get it from a credible source.

Sho Baraka Wife

Baraka likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is under research. It is not known whether he is married, dating, or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Sho Baraka Facts and Measurements

Full Name: Amisho Baraka Lewis
Age: 41 years (2020)
Date of Birth: January 10th, 1979
Place of Birth: Alberta, Canada
Birthday: January 10th,
Nationality: American
Father’s Name: Mr. Lewis
Mother’s Name: Ms. Lewis
Profession: Christian hip-hop artist and writer
Known For: Founding member of the 116 Clique

Sho Baraka Net Worth

Baraka has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

Sho Baraka Music

Rapzilla posted a blog from Baraka stating that he planned to leave Reach Records after four years and two albums with the label. Although he is leaving the Reach label, Baraka said he would continue to be an artist with Reach booking and continuing to do concert dates and events with the label through 2011.

He would also be featured on Reach projects unleashed throughout the year. Baraka is now a part of the music and art group High Society with Swoope, J.R., and Suzy Rock. Lewis announced that he will unleash a new album, Talented Xth. He signed with Christian hip-hop label, Humble Beast on June 14th, 2016.

Sho Baraka 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 of the album Between Two Worlds. 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 representing a converted Christian, writing to his former friend about how God had changed his life.

Sho Baraka Lions and Liars

Lions and Liars is the second album unleashed by the Christian rap artist Sho Baraka unleashed through Reach Records on March 30th, 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.

Sho Baraka Talented 10th

Talented 10th is the third studio album by Sho Baraka, unleashed through his own label, Lions and Liars Music, on January 15th, 2013. It is the first solo unleashed by Sho since he left Reach Records in 2011. The album titled and the concept was based on the essay of the same name by W.E.B. Du Bois.

Talented 10th is not just a picture of Christian salvation but also focuses on education, relationships and social change all filtered through a biblical worldview. However, Talented 1oth was controversial with some in the Christian scene due to the feature of strong language on the song ”chapter 9 – Jim Crow”.

Sho Baraka Turn My Life Up

Turn My Life Up is the first studio album of the Christian rap artist, Sho Baraka. It was unleashed through Rech Records and peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard Gospel album charts.

Sho Baraka Albums

Turn My Life Up – 2007
Lions and Liars – 2010
Talented 10th – 2013
The Narrative – 2016

Sho Baraka Songs

Singles

“Word”
“We Can Be More” featuring J.R.
“Maranatha”

Guest appearances

“WLAK” (Swoope featuring Alex Faith & Christon Gray)
“The Church” (Lecrae)
“In Ya Hood (Cypha Remix)” (Tedashii featuring Trip Lee, 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 FLAME)
“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)
“Fools Gold” (Andy Mineo featuring Sho Baraka and Swoope)
“This is the Life” (Tedashii featuring L2)
“Brilliant Realness” (theBREAX)
“Don’t Mean Much” (KB featuring Mitch Parks from After Edmund)
“Power Trip” (Lecrae featuring PRo and Andy Mineo)
“Cynical” (Propaganda featuring Aaron Marsh)

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)
Man up (2011)

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