His appeal to rap began at the age of 10 when his father, Kirk Shackleford, (a former emcee himself) wrote Sherrod's first rap. Sherrod fell in love with rap. It was how he expressed himself. He mainly held true to its origins and wrote about positive things. He was mainly influenced by underground rap. It wasn't until later that Sherrod was exposed to mainstream rap.
However, as his life began to change and become more unstable, his writing reflected a more worldly side of his life. He found himself involved in more negativity as the years progressed. However, his mother, Lisa had instilled a sense of greatness and drive in him and Sherrod persevered. Before graduating high school, Sherrod had lived in Illinois, Minnesota and California and had attended 12 different schools.
After his graduation, Sherrod's mother intervened with a decision he calls "instrumental" in changing his life. He enrolled at Alabama A & M University, majoring in Marketing. College life did offer the experience and freedom of independent learning and offered vast opportunities in developing this budding entrepreneur. However, college life does not oft demand excellence in morality and Sherrod found himself immersed in a life void of God.
One fateful day in 2000, his life changed when Jesus Christ became very real to him. "I was able to clearly see the deception in the world. I recognized things that I had once seen as fun to be traps and pitfalls. I knew that following God was the only thing that would ensure peace and strength" he says. Though he continued to persevere in the endeavor to becoming a disciple of Christ, life continued to go on. He found that his desire to rap had not died. Sherrod was once prophesied to and was told that he would continue in music, but it would be unto the Lord.
As the Lord continued to show favor in his life, Sherrod blossomed. He married his sweetheart, in 2002 and witnessed the birth of his first son in 2003. He began to fulfill his entrepreneurial call and began his own small business and became an ordained minister in 2003. Before the end of that year, Viktory or Vik was born.
The Lord continued to show favor in Sherrod's life. As he led out in a Bible study, the group grew from 4 to over 80 regular attendees - one of the largest Bible study groups on Alabama A & M's campus.
Viktory has ministered and performed in various settings, world wide and has shared the stage with the likes of Vicki Winans, Marvin Winans, Jr., KJ52, William Murphy and Smokie Norful.
Viktory released his first independent project in 2003, called "First of Many", and it was the only album to ever get a 5 star rating from www.hiphopgateway.com and was acclaimed by www.gospelflava.com. He also appeared on Beatmart Presents: The Best of the Submissions Compilation album and DJ Maj Presents Speckled Goats.
In early 2004, Viktory was presented a deal with EMI/BEC records, but after much prayer, he turned down the offer to follow the Lord's leading exclusively. This decision has proved to be a great blessing.
Though he has been quite successful in his endeavors, he is insistent that it was his mother's constant support and love, intertwined with the Divine hand of God that helps him pursue the unknown.The Lord is free to move and do the miraculous, because Viktory is an avid student of the Word and when the Lord uses Viktory as He sees fit the very essence of John 8:31 comes to life. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, "If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed;" John 8:31
God Over Everything
Viktory Lyrics
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Yall want me to run away from truth
I've been across the word, seen a lot of things
And its on everything, God over everything!
I made plenty cash,
I pushed plenty whips
I drank plenty bottles
Baptism left it all behind, Skinny Dip
To be to weakest out the four, Kenny Smith
Its so surreal to see me playin for the winning team,
I love my wife but nope I wouldn't let her in between,
I struggled through addiction, its like I never win,
I walked away from vision, came back to start again,
guns blaze… then there goes a friend,
You think this life is perfect, my brother think again,
So if you listen if you listening,
Turn around put it down homeboy and give it all to him!
I don't want what you think I should do
Yall want me to run away from truth
I've been across the word, seen a lot of things
And its on everything, God over everything!
Everything I am now is more than I've ever dreamed,
I'm blessed by the King and I'm sure that he'll never leave,
This shorty from the block is a leader with prestige,
This shorty from the block preach the Gospel overseas,
I once went broke doing this rap thing,
But money, what's money I'd die for what I believe,
Foolishness you tell me, but time will tell us all, if God said it then it's settles then we never fall,
Grace must be ocean, cuz im a reservoir full of mistakes, took Jesus to get em off
I have a charmed life, from the outside
But you could never know the story from the outline,
My entire life, and everything that I've ever seen
Only amounts to 1 thing,
God Over Everything
Death is certain,
Satan is Workin
God and Purpose
Why be nervous,
In the face of any, he paid for many,
I walk it out let Christ defend me!!
Plain and simply, my life is empty,
Without the King… God forgive me…
The lyrics to Viktory's song God Over Everything convey a powerful message about the artist's commitment to living his life with God at the center. He asserts that he won't let society dictate his actions and beliefs, rejecting the notion that he should run away from truth. This is a common theme throughout the song - the artist has seen a lot of things in his life, but ultimately, God is above all of it. He describes his past experiences with worldly pleasures, including plenty of money, cars, and drugs, but ultimately found his calling through baptism and committing to a life of faith. He acknowledges that life isn't perfect, as he has lost friends and struggled with addiction. However, he now lives with the knowledge that everything he has in life is thanks to God, and he is confident in his faith and beliefs.
One interpretation of this song is that the artist is sharing his testimony of how he overcame worldly temptations and found fulfillment through a relationship with God. His message is one of hope and a call to action, urging listeners to turn to God and give their lives over to Him. The refrain, "God over everything," is a powerful statement that reinforces the idea that no matter what life brings, God is the ultimate authority.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want what you think I should do
I'm not interested in following your suggestions for my actions.
Yall want me to run away from truth
You want me to avoid the truth in order to be more comfortable.
I've been across the word, seen a lot of things
I've traveled and had many experiences.
And its on everything, God over everything!
I believe God is more important than anything else in this world.
Everything I am now is more than I've ever dreamed
My life is better than I ever imagined it could be.
I'm blessed by the King and I'm sure that he'll never leave
I feel fortunate to have the support of God and I trust that this will continue.
Death is certain, Satan is Workin
Death is an inevitable part of life, and Satan is a constant source of opposition.
God and Purpose, Why be nervous
I have faith in God's plan and purpose, so there is no need for me to worry.
In the face of any, he paid for many
Regardless of what I face, Jesus has already died for my sins.
I walk it out let Christ defend me!!
I live my life in accordance with Christian principles, and I trust that Jesus will protect me.
Plain and simply, my life is empty
Without God, my life would lack meaning and purpose.
Without the King… God forgive me…
If I were to turn away from God, I would feel remorseful.
Contributed by Lily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@efrainocampo4736
"Everything I am now Is more than I ever dreamed. Blessed by the king and assuring Him I won't leave."
@agape1cordova805
God over everything! AMEN !!! Should have a MILLION HITS BY NOW 🤔🤗
@aliii_whyyy__
I know right he is really talented
@jaysteez4750
Agape1 Cordova tru that
@tylerdamery5700
Agape1 Cordova Yes fr
@artwork9
KEEP EM COMING BRO! THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO LOVE GOD AND YOUR MUSIC! GOD BLESS YOU BRO!
@TyshawnJohnsonBB
I love this song. right here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Over Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jgneni
I been hearing for sometime now and I LOVE IT!!!
@djbaros92
Awesome song bro!! Keep it real with jesus
@joseybunch9892
this is awesome man 👍👍👍👍 great song