Sha EK explained

Background:American rapper
Sha Ek
Birth Name:Chalim Sokmen Perry
Alias:Sha EK
Birth Date:8 April 2003
Birth Place:The Bronx, New York
Years Active:2018–present

Chalim Perry (born April 8, 2003), known by his stage name Sha EK (Sha Everybody Killer), is an American rapper and producer from The Bronx, New York. He was signed by Steve Carless of Warner Music and Defiant Records.[1] He released his major label debut mixtape, Face of the What, in September 2nd 2022. He is also half brothers with Pj Glizzy (an OGz Rapper).

Early life

Chalim Perry was born and raised in The Bronx, New York.[2] His parents are both Honduran. He grew up primarily in the Melrose neighborhood in the South Bronx.[3] At age 15, he suffered a gunshot wound, which prompted him to start rapping.[4] He is affiliated with the OriginalGoonz or for short OGz.

Career

Sha EK began releasing music at age 15 in 2018.[4] In 2020, he released the single, "D&D".[5] The song would go on to accumulate 8 million streams on Spotify by September 2022.[3] In July 2022, Sha EK was signed to Warner Records.[5] In August of that year, he released the single "We Droppin'" featuring PGF Nuk.[6] That song appeared on his major label debut mixtape, Face of the What, in September 2022. The collection also featured guest appearances from SleazyWorld Go and Bandmanrill.[7] [8]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"
DetailsPeak chart positions
US[9]
Face of the What
  • Release date: September 3, 2022 (US)
  • Label: Warner/Defiant
  • Format: Digital download
189
Return of the Jiggy
  • Release date: December 9, 2022
  • Label: Warner/Defiant
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"D&D"2020Face of the What
"We Droppin'" 2022
“It’s About Time. 2023

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Warner Records Launches Defiant Records With A&R Head Steve ‘Steve-O’ Carless . Billboard. Carl. Lamarre. August 11, 2023. February 1, 2024.
  2. Web site: New York Drill Rappers Say They Were Removed From Rolling Loud Festival . The New York Times. Joe. Coscarelli. September 22, 2022. April 10, 2023.
  3. News: Major. Michael. Sha Ek Drops New Mixtape 'Face of the What'. Broadway World. September 2, 2022 . October 6, 2022.
  4. News: Seabrook III. Robby. THE BREAK PRESENTS – SHA EK. XXL. September 6, 2022 . October 6, 2022.
  5. News: Monique. Keish. The South Bronx Has A New Hero: Sha EK (Interview). Hype Off Life. July 19, 2022 . October 6, 2022.
  6. News: Werder. Aidan C.. Rising drill stars Sha EK and PGF Nuk drop new collab "We Droppin'". Our Generation Music. August 6, 2022 . October 6, 2022.
  7. News: Provost. Rex. Sha EK Delivers Debut Album "Face Of The What". HotNewHipHop. September 3, 2022 . October 6, 2022.
  8. News: Chesman. Donna-Claire. 5 New Albums You Need to Hear This Week on Audiomack. DJ Booth. September 5, 2022 . October 6, 2022.
  9. https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2022-09-16/
  10. Web site: Sha Ek: The Bronx Drill Star Taking the Rap Industry by Storm . 27 September 2023 .