Sha Ek
Background information
Birth nameChalim Sokmen Perry
Born (2003-04-08) April 8, 2003
The Bronx, New York
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • producer
Years active2018–present
Labels

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 is currently signed to Warner Music and Defiant Records. He released his major label debut mixtape, Face of the What, in September 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.[1] At age 15, he suffered a gunshot wound, which prompted him to start rapping.[3] He is affiliated with the OriginalGoonz or for short OGz.

Career

Sha EK began releasing music at age 15 in 2018.[3] In 2020, he released the single, "D&D".[4] The song would go on to accumulate 8 million streams on Spotify by September 2022.[1] In July 2022, Sha EK was signed to Warner Records.[4] In August of that year, he released the single "We Droppin'" featuring PGF Nuk.[5] 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.[6][7]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with selected details
Title Details Peak chart

positions

US

[8]

Face of the What
  • Release date: September 3, 2022 (US)
  • Label: Warner/Defiant[1]
  • Format: Digital download
 189
Return of the Jiggy
  • Release date: December 9, 2022
  • Label: Warner/Defiant
  • Format: Digital download
 —

Singles

List of singles as a lead artist with selected details
Title Year Album
"D&D" 2020 Face of the What
"We Droppin'" (feat. PGF Nuk) 2022

“It’s About Time. 2023

  • Crank Dat Too Oppy 2023
  • Shot in the Party 2023 [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Major, Michael (September 2, 2022). "Sha Ek Drops New Mixtape 'Face of the What'". Broadway World. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ Coscarelli, Joe (September 22, 2022). "New York Drill Rappers Say They Were Removed From Rolling Loud Festival". The New York Times. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Seabrook III, Robby (September 6, 2022). "THE BREAK PRESENTS – SHA EK". XXL. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Monique, Keish (July 19, 2022). "The South Bronx Has A New Hero: Sha EK (Interview)". Hype Off Life. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  5. ↑ Werder, Aidan C. (August 6, 2022). "Rising drill stars Sha EK and PGF Nuk drop new collab "We Droppin'"". Our Generation Music. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  6. ↑ Provost, Rex (September 3, 2022). "Sha EK Delivers Debut Album "Face Of The What"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  7. ↑ Chesman, Donna-Claire (September 5, 2022). "5 New Albums You Need to Hear This Week on Audiomack". DJ Booth. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  8. ↑ Cabison, Rosalie (2013-01-02). "Billboard 200™". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  9. ↑ "Sha Ek: The Bronx Drill Star Taking the Rap Industry by Storm". 27 September 2023.
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