Sha Stimuli
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| Sha Stimuli | |
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| Birth name | Sherod Khaalis |
| Also known as | The Present, S.T.I., Stimuli |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | MC |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Labels | Chambermusik Records |
Sha Stimuli, born Sherod Khaalis (August 9, 1978), is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He is known for his mixtape releases, beginning with Let Me Show You The Way in 2002, which earned him a spot in Source Magazine's Unsigned Hype section.[1] Sha Stimuli is the younger brother of producer and rapper Lord Digga, through whom he was introduced to known Brooklyn rappers such as Notorious B.I.G and Masta Ace.[2]
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[edit] Background
As a kid, Sha Stimuli often followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Lord Digga, learning various things about the music business. As a producer on the Notorious B.I.G's album Ready To Die, Digga often took his little brother to recording sessions at the studio, which later on influenced him to become a rapper. At only 14 years old, Stimuli, as Kid Dynamite, appeared on Masta Ace's album SlaughtaHouse.[3] Before continuing with music though, Stimuli focused on his other love, basketball playing at Brooklyn Technical High School [1], heading to Iowa to play NCAA Division 1. In 1997, he studied at the Delaware State University while interning at Roc-A-Fella Records, bringing him closer to his true passion: music.[4]
[edit] Musical career
In college, Stimuli gained recognition by being active in freestyle ciphers. Beginning his mixtape career in 2002, Stimuli released his first tape entitlet Let Me Show You the Way, gaining him recognition in various print and online publications. Some years later, Stimuli was signed to Virgin Records and was set to release his debut album, Thee Emotion Picture, in the third quarter of 2007. Recording at Baseline Studios, Stimuli had producers Just Blaze and Nottz working on production for the album, but the process soon came to a halt due problems that arose at Virgin Records. In early 2008, legal issues between Virgin Records and Def Jam left Sha Stimuli without a management team and label.[5]
In early 2008, together with childhood friend DJ Victorious Stimuli took on an endeavour to release one mixtape per month for the next 12 months. Each mixtape had a theme and concept, ranging from politics ("March On Washington") to relationships ("Love Jones", "The Breakup"), and gained him a significant amount of attention. In October 2008 Sha was also featured on the track "Destined to Shine" from Statik Selektah's album Stick 2 the Script.[6]
[edit] Debut Album
Sha Stimuli released his debut album, My Soul To Keep, on October 27, 2009 with Chambermusik Records / El Distribution. The first single, Move Back, features rappers Freeway and Young Chris and is produced by Just Blaze. The album was released to critical success.[7][8][9]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- 2009: My Soul To Keep
- 2011: Unsung Vol. 1: The Garden Of Eden
- 2012: The Calling
[edit] Mixtapes
- 2003: Switch Sides
- 2007: The Present & The Future
- 2007: The Best Of Me
- 2007: The Rehab
- 2008: The Wire
- 2008: Love Jones
- 2008: March On Washington
- 2008: The Secret
- 2008: While You Were Sleeping
- 2008: Hotter Than July (A Tribute to Stevie Wonder)[10]
- 2008: Verses The World
- 2008: March On Washington (Election Edition)
- 2008: The Funeral
- 2008: Never Or Now EP
- 2008: Please Download My Demo
- 2008: The Break-Up
- 2010: Overtime: My Soul To Keep
- 2011: The Break-Up Pt. 2: The Proposal
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=748476
- ^ http://shastimuli.com/about/
- ^ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=748476
- ^ http://shastimuli.com/about/
- ^ http://shastimuli.com/about/
- ^ http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2008/09/08/statik-selektah-stick-to-the-script-tracklist/
- ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.1296/title.sha-stimuli-my-soul-to-keep
- ^ http://www.yoraps.com/search.php?misc=search&subaction=showfull&id=1255351491&archive=&cnshow=news&ucat=6&start_from=&
- ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=61150
- ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=23608
[edit] External links
- HHLO.net Interview "Sha Stimuli: The Present"
- "Sha Stimuli and DJ Victorious: Monthly Mosiacs" - HipHopDX
- "REVIEW: Sha Stimuli, My Soul to Keep" - XXL
- "Sha Stimuli" - Britishhiphop.co.uk
- "Sha Stimuli - Microphone Fiend" - Six Shot
- "Sha Stimuli Presents: "Say Something" Mixtape Series" - HipHopDX
- "Sha Stimuli & DJ Victorious’ 12 Mixtapes x 12 Months (Complete Collection)" - 2DopeBoyz
