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Former Lecrae Labelmate Sho Baraka Signs New Distribution Deal, Readies “Talented 10th” Album
(AllHipHop News) After moving on from former inspiration-based label Reach Records, rapper Sho Baraka recently joined forces with an artist collective called High Society and signed a new distribution deal with Syntax. As part of the deal, Sho Baraka announced the release of his third studio album, Talented 10th, on January 1, 2013. The project marks Sho’s debut of his first full-length album as an indie artist. “I’m excited to work with an awesome artist and lyricist that transcends this Hip Hop game and touches the world in so many positive ways,” said producer Jon Jon Traxx, who has also worked with Beyonce and cover-singing couple, Karmin. “Be on the lookout for greatness!” he added. Sho Baraka, who has collaborated in the past with artists such as rising rap sensation Lecrae, says he hopes to “be exceptional for the benefit of others” via his music. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhc-QrVcl94] According to a press statement by his PR outfit, Quality Junk, Sho Baraka’s sophomore output, Lions and Liars, debuted at #15 on Billboard Hip Hop charts, #3 on iTunes Hip Hop charts and #14 overall on iTunes charts back in 2010. Since joining with High Society, Sho Baraka has collaborated on the mixtape, Circa MMXI, and he has also toured Africa in the past. Talented 10th debuts on New Year’s Day 2013 via High Society/Syntax Distribution.

LISTEN: Propaganda “I Ain’t Got An Answer” ft. Sho Baraka
South Central Los Angeles native Propaganda may have caught your ear on KRS-One’s 2006 release, Life. Prop also toured with The Blastmaster and has performed in L.A. over the past decade as an MC and spoken word artist. More recently you may have heard Propaganda on the song “Misconception” from Lecrae’s Church Clothes mixtape, or the remix of the same song by DJ Official on Lecrae’s #1 album Gravity, which released this Tuesday. In support of his upcoming, third album, entitled EXCELLENT, Propaganda releases the first single called “I Ain’t Got An Answer”, and featuring Sho Baraka. The song specifically addresses parents and the various difficult and overwhelming situations they might find themselves in. “I Ain’t Got An Answer” – Propaganda feat. Sho Baraka 09_I_Ain_t_Got_An_Answer Prop’s overall message? Although the narrow focus is parenting, the broader focus contained within the stories touches on all of human life. Sometimes it isn’t that people don’t understand why certain things happen, or even how they happen – but in the midst of heartbreak, confusion, and unmet expectations we have the hope that God is in control. Propaganda’s album, EXCELLENT, is available on iTunes for pre-order now and releases September 25 on Humble Beast Records. Follow Propaganda on Twitter (@prophiphop). Find more from AllHipHop.com contributor Chad Horton at Rapzilla.com, and follow him on Twitter (@chadhorton).

Video: High Society Collective’s “Young Again”
High Society is a fusion of Southern Cali-bred visionary/rapper Sho Baraka; singer/producer J.R. from St. Louis; Akron-born rapper/producer Swoope; and rapper/singer/writer Suzy from Oklahoma. Emerging solo artists themselves, the High Society collective was formed out of their mutual respect, passion, and vision with Atlanta, Georgia, serving as their crucible. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixXYAf_C3xk] Follow the High Society collective on Twitter.com (@hisocieties). Find more from AllHipHop contributor, Chad Horton on www.rapzilla.com.

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