Sho Baraka
The Sho Story:
Raised in Cali, communicating a message as an artist has always been a part of who Sho is. Introduced to Hip Hop at a young age, he grew to love its content and attitude. 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 Read Full BioThe Sho Story:
Raised in Cali, communicating a message as an artist has always been a part of who Sho is. Introduced to Hip Hop at a young age, he grew to love its content and attitude. 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. The message of his life began to change.
He decided to heed his father's advice and apply to college, pursuing education instead of the streets. At the time, Christ was not a part of his life, but his older brother, his father, and a leader at his church, had always promoted education and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Sho continued on to Tuskegee University, and it was there, that the seeds that they planted in him finally took root.
While in college, through the lives of some solid Christians on campus, the Lord rescued him and redeemed his heart. Sho's message changed from promoting himself and Hip Hop to promoting Christ, and now he wants the world to see the Lord at work in him. Our popular culture today elevates the lifestyles of rappers who promote ideas that only destroy our culture, but because of God's grace Sho has a different message: "Turn My Life Up"
What if the Programmed Culture could see the change Christ made in him and be transformed by God's Grace to impact lives and revolutionize our world? Not desiring fame or personal glory, Sho invites you to listen to his message and see how God can "Rebuild the Culture"
Raised in Cali, communicating a message as an artist has always been a part of who Sho is. Introduced to Hip Hop at a young age, he grew to love its content and attitude. 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 Read Full BioThe Sho Story:
Raised in Cali, communicating a message as an artist has always been a part of who Sho is. Introduced to Hip Hop at a young age, he grew to love its content and attitude. 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. The message of his life began to change.
He decided to heed his father's advice and apply to college, pursuing education instead of the streets. At the time, Christ was not a part of his life, but his older brother, his father, and a leader at his church, had always promoted education and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Sho continued on to Tuskegee University, and it was there, that the seeds that they planted in him finally took root.
While in college, through the lives of some solid Christians on campus, the Lord rescued him and redeemed his heart. Sho's message changed from promoting himself and Hip Hop to promoting Christ, and now he wants the world to see the Lord at work in him. Our popular culture today elevates the lifestyles of rappers who promote ideas that only destroy our culture, but because of God's grace Sho has a different message: "Turn My Life Up"
What if the Programmed Culture could see the change Christ made in him and be transformed by God's Grace to impact lives and revolutionize our world? Not desiring fame or personal glory, Sho invites you to listen to his message and see how God can "Rebuild the Culture"
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Get Wise
Sho Baraka Lyrics
I'm at this open mic
All these poets wanna complain about the world but ain't nobody changing it/
I'm sitting in this class
All students want to argue about change man but ain't nobody doing it/
I'm sitting in this church
The preacher man is teaching about a new life but ain't nobody living it/
(ain't nobody living it)
I'm at this open mic
All these poets wanna complain about the world but ain't nobody changing it/
I'm sitting in this class
All students want to argue about change man but ain't nobody doing it/
I'm sitting in this church
The preacher man is teaching about a new life but ain't nobody living it/
(ain't nobody living it)
here's perfection lets go ahead a ruin it/
It won't be long before I'm gone/
I'll be home and I'll be strong/
(get Wise)
Handed perfection and we ruined it/
Trying to get back to being nuded again/
Those who make claims ain't doing it/
Had change in my pocket but I'm losing it/
Whats the cost for beautiful feet/
We just all talk got beautiful teeth/
I see the grey haired just talking about us/
The wisest in room ain't talking the loudest/
Young man keep-clanging cymbal/
They exit while you intro/
The lost man needed some info/
But I can't hear through a window/
I see the world needs more change/
But I just want more fame/
Cuz my pride wants more tower/
Before we work lets sleep one more hour/
It won't be long before I'm gone/
I'll be home and I'll be strong/
(get Wise)
We debate who the blind is- meanwhile we stand around he done bumped right into us/
We a bunch of peters trying to act strong point fingers trying to call out judas/
Before I went to sleep I made GOD a promise that I'll grow up and pay him homage/
But when I sleep if I can be honest, all my dreams are just so childish/
Alone in a crowd full of noise, barely entertained in a room full of toys/
Living in Jericho hoping it gets destroyed, living amongst men disguised as boys/
Will you feet be a blessing- will your hands leave impressions/
It might be a problem if you have all the answers and ask no questions/
Everybody wants the crown now/
Nobody even wants to lay their life down/
We just talk we ain't really trying to live it my homie/I guess that's what they mean by religion my homie/
I see the world needs more change/
But I just want more fame/
Cuz my pride wants more tower/
Before we work lets sleep one more hour/
It won't be long before I'm gone/
I'll be home and I'll be strong/
(get Wise)
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Quincy Howard
definitely to this day one of the best in the game. terribly under rated ...
Rapzilla.com
yep
Brian Jenkins
@AmishoBaraka is a mad genius. STILL one of the best and informative songs and videos ever! Blessings to you and yours good sir! I thank the Most High that I had the honor and privilege to meet you during the Narrative tour.
Cozy
Sho's flow is siick! Really showed out in this one - two thumbs up!!
JeaktheGeek
Powerful message to the song! We need more change, and it starts with us;)
Sara Christiaens
Awesome song Sho Baraka love your song shut us down too ;) keep up the good music ..Amen!
Demetrius Dowlen
Sho put it down in this track man! I heard more than the lyrics, I began to see & hear the conviction of the outcry for Congo inside of this track. Heart & Soul Are The Foundation Of Great Music!! Sho hasn't changed a bit, but Swoope's production skills are changing the minds of fellow hip-hoppers! Its CRAZY YO! SOOOOOO NEEDED!
Chard Davis
one of the best songs on the album. Real music.
Wedge Antilles
still good. 2 years later.
The Anointed One
He's absolutely right.