Misho shamara
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Mihail Mihailov born on December 27, 1972, better known as Big Sha or by his previous name Misho Shamara is a Bulgaria
n rapper from Varna
, Bulgaria
.
he had a group called Hamburger 1 with which he caught some attention.
But his success came with Gumeni Glavi (Rubber Heads) who with their debut album sold over 120 000 copies in 1994 which is equal to a four times platinum certification from BAMP (Bulgarian Association of Music Producers). Their second album Second-Hand Tires didn't sell equally well.
After these two albums in 1997 Dj Dido D was introduced in the group and the albums that followed were instant classics in Bulgarian Hip Hop
the albums' names were For More Money and For More Money Pt. Two.
After the success of the albums Gumeni Glavi made over 200 concerts in Bulgaria but after disputes inside the band they fell apart and Sha Started a solo career.
In 2007, Misho Shamara changed his stage name to Big Sha, and founded a new label, Frontline Hustle, in association with Universal Music Bulgaria
and Virginia Records.
In 2008 he came out with Hliab i Amfeti (Bread and Amphetamines) which had collaborations with US rap stars such as Crucial Conflict
and Drag-On
. The album was number one on the charts. As of September 2008, Big Sha is working in New York on his new album that is going to include guests as Twista
, Konsa, Vanko 1 & G.G.P.
In 2009, he was featured on LiLana's
song "Dime Piece
" together with Snoop Dogg
.
representing the East and Sniper Records
representing the west. Numerous diss tracks where shot back and forward but the beef was never settled.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n rapper from Varna
Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, with a population of 334,870 inhabitants according to Census 2011...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
.
Music career
The Hammer after MC HammerMC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell , better known by his stage name MC Hammer , is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s...
he had a group called Hamburger 1 with which he caught some attention.
But his success came with Gumeni Glavi (Rubber Heads) who with their debut album sold over 120 000 copies in 1994 which is equal to a four times platinum certification from BAMP (Bulgarian Association of Music Producers). Their second album Second-Hand Tires didn't sell equally well.
After these two albums in 1997 Dj Dido D was introduced in the group and the albums that followed were instant classics in Bulgarian Hip Hop
Bulgarian hip hop
The Bulgarian hip hop culture development and influence is divided into two main periods. "The First Wave" ran from the mid '80s to mid '90s of the 20th century. This period is known with its underground rap and quite unfamiliar breakdancing crews, few graffiti artist and almost no DJs...
the albums' names were For More Money and For More Money Pt. Two.
After the success of the albums Gumeni Glavi made over 200 concerts in Bulgaria but after disputes inside the band they fell apart and Sha Started a solo career.
Solo career
Shamara's solo career started with the smash hit single Fenki, Fenki which became infamous with its lyrics. The album that followed up was Moi(Mine) it sold 90 000 and showed that Misho Shamara was still on top of the rap game in Bulgaria. After this success in 2002 Shamara with Vanko 1 started his own record label R&B Records through it the two released Goliamata Kombina (The Big Duo) which sold over 200 000 copies. His proteges Konsa, 100 Kila, Benjamini and Loshite made numerous hits and Sha didn't stay behind. In 2003 he released Trudno Se Sbydva Vsqka Mechta(It's Hard For Every Dream To Come True) which was again on top of the Bulgarian Album Charts. In 2006 he released Obichai Blijnia, Bliji Obichania(Love Those Close, And Lick Those Loved) the album contained the hit tracks Gnusnia Bradan(a diss track against sniper records), Edin den Se Napih(One Day I Got Drunk) featuring Konsa and OGI Dog and Boom Boom featuring Mc Michael.In 2007, Misho Shamara changed his stage name to Big Sha, and founded a new label, Frontline Hustle, in association with Universal Music Bulgaria
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
and Virginia Records.
In 2008 he came out with Hliab i Amfeti (Bread and Amphetamines) which had collaborations with US rap stars such as Crucial Conflict
Crucial Conflict
Crucial Conflict is a Chicago hip hop group best known for its 1996 single "Hay" and "Scummy" . The members of Crucial Conflict are Coldhard, Wildstyle, Kilo, and Never. They frequently collaborate with fellow Chicago rappers Do or Die and Twista...
and Drag-On
Drag-On
Mel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
. The album was number one on the charts. As of September 2008, Big Sha is working in New York on his new album that is going to include guests as Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
, Konsa, Vanko 1 & G.G.P.
In 2009, he was featured on LiLana's
LiLana
LiLana is a Bulgarian singer and ex-TV host. She is best known for her appearance in the celebrity spin-off of the reality show Big Brother - VIP Brother....
song "Dime Piece
Dime Piece
"Dime Piece" is the first single from Bulgarian singer LiLana's second studio album. The song features American hip hop veteran Snoop Dogg and fellow Bulgarian rapper and Virginia Records labelmate Big Sha. The song is produced by Ariel Rodriguez and was a very successful hit in Bulgaria. The track...
" together with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
.
Beefs
Just like the East coast vs. West coast beef in America there was one in Bulgaria. Shamara and his R&B RecordsR&B Records
R&B Records was a Disco & Electro record label of PRT Records in UK. It was most famous for Imagination. It closed down in 1987 when Imagination signed to RCA Records....
representing the East and Sniper Records
Sniper Records
Sniper Records is the first Bulgarian hip-hop record label. It has helped many unknown artists to gain popularity and respect among the fans. The label was started by DJ Stancho together with Spens, Rado Stefanov AKA ChuP, Slim and Ivaylo Tsvetkov in 2000. Soon many new artists joined Sniper...
representing the west. Numerous diss tracks where shot back and forward but the beef was never settled.
Solo
- 2002: Мой (Mine)
- 2003: Азбуката на живота (The Life Alphabet)
- 2006: Обичай ближния и ближи обичания (Love Close Ones And Lick Loved Ones)
- 2008: Bread and Amphetamines
- 2010: TBA
Gumeni Glavi
- 1994: Квартал №41 (Neighborhood #41)
- 1995: Гуми втора употреба (Second-Hand Tires)
- 1996: Ремиксове '96 (Remixes '96)
- 1997: За повече пари (For More Money)
- 1998: За още повече пари (For Much More Money)
- 1999: 2999
- 2001: The Best
- 2004: 10 години (10 Years)
External links
- http://www.myspace.com/mishoshamara