Sha Stimuli

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Sha Stimuli
Birth nameSherod Khaalis
Also known asThe Present, S.T.I., Stimuli
Origin Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres East Coast hip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2003–present
Labels10 Minutes Late Records

Sha Stimuli (born Sherod Khaalis on August 9, 1978) is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York City. 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 cousin of Dre Knight and is the younger brother of producer and rapper Lord Digga, through whom he was introduced to Brooklyn rappers such as Notorious B.I.G. and Masta Ace. [2]

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Background

As a kid, Sha Stimuli often followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Lord Digga, learning 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 influenced him to become a rapper. At only 14 years old, Stimuli, as Kid Dynamite, appeared on Masta Ace's album SlaughtaHouse . [1] Before continuing with music, Stimuli focused on his other love, basketball, playing at Brooklyn Technical High School, and heading to Iowa to play NCAA Division 1. In 1997, he studied at Delaware State University while interning at Roc-A-Fella Records, bringing him closer to his passion of music. [2]

Musical career

In college, Stimuli gained recognition by being active in freestyle ciphers. Beginning his mixtape career in 2002, Stimuli released his first tape, 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 to problems that arose at Virgin Records. In early 2008, legal issues between Virgin Records and Def Jam left Sha Stimuli without a management team or label. [2]

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 . [3]

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 was produced by Just Blaze. The album was released to critical success. [4] [5] [6]

2012

On January 23, 2012, Sha Stimuli released The Calling, the first EP from his 2012 "The Rent Tape" series of twelve EPs. This series is similar to his 2008 series, in which he released 12 mixtapes in 12 months.

2016

On September 27, 2016, Sha Stimuli returned from a four-year hiatus from the music industry to release a new song titled "Sticks and Stones". Stimuli also announced his signing to 10 Minutes Late Records who will release his new album, "Lazarus", in 2017. [7]

On December 11, 2016, Sha Stimuli continued his return to music and released a new song titled "New Jordans/A Poem for Mike" produced by Just Blaze and Needlz respectively. This song was met with positive reception. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

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)
  • 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

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther performer(s)Album
"125 Part 3 (Connections)" [9] 2007 Joell Ortiz, Ras Kass, Grafh, Gab Gacha The Brick: Bodega Chronicles
"Cops & Go" [10] Skyzoo, Maino Hip-Hop Docktrine 2 (The Saga Continues)
"The N Word Song" [10] —
"Save the Day" [11] 2008 Torae, Kel Spencer Daily Conversation
"Destined to Shine" [12] Statik Selektah, Torae, Jon Hope Stick 2 the Script
"Where I Come From" (Remix) [13] 2009 Killah Priest, Willy Northpole, Stat Quo, DoItAll, Big Lou, Hussein Fatal, Mr. Probz I Killed the Devil Last Night
"Different Day, Same Shit" [14] Statik Selektah, JFK, SkyzooThe Pre-Game EP
"Punish the Beat" [15] 2010Charlie Clips, Fred the Godson Legendary
"Up There with You" [16] John Regan, Naledge, Wayna Sorry I'm Late
"The World" [17] 2011The White Shadow, Awkword, Viro the Virus Savage
"County of Kings" [18] PH, Pumpkinhead, Skyzoo, Ruste Juxx, LR BlitzkriegKnow The Ledge
".45 Caliber Freedom" [19] Stess The Emcee, Joe Scudda Original Gangster The EP
"Unfukwitable" [20] 2012Red Eye, Ruste Juxx, Reks, Reef the Lost Cauze, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Nutso, M-Dot, Midaz the BeastSt. Fatrick's Day
"God's Plan" (Remix) [21] I-20 Endless Pursuit
"Architecture" [22] 2013 Natti, Substantial Still Motion
"The World is Yours" [23] 2014Awkword, Viro the Virus, Dominant1World View
"Voodoo Priest" [24] t.h.e. MisFit Crazy8Re-State Of Emergency
"Triangle Offense" [25] Skyzoo, Torae Barrel Brothers
"Delirium" [26] Willie the Kid, Bronze Nazareth, Sean Price The Living Daylights
"F*ck You" [27] 2016 Mike Beatz, Adonis, LucianBoom Bap
"Alive" [28] 2017Stess The Emcee, C-Red, Mela MachinkoStess the Emcee Must Live

EPs

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