Top 28 Quotes & Sayings by Sho Baraka

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Last updated on December 19, 2024.

Amisho Baraka Lewis, better known by his stage name Sho Baraka, is an American Christian hip-hop artist and writer who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. He was originally signed to Reach Records until leaving in March 2011. He then co-founded a record label and group known as "High Society" with fellow Christian rappers JR, Swoope, and Suzy Rock. His debut album Turn My Life Up was released in November 2007. His second album Lions and Liars, was released March 2010. His third album Talented Xth was released in January 2013. His fourth album, The Narrative, was released in October 2016.

American - Artist | Born: January 10, 1979

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I grew up having great awareness of who I was in regards to racial identity and socio-economic status. This caused me great frustration until I was about 19 years old at Tuskegee University. My brother became a Christian along with my father and they shared the Gospel with me on occasion.

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I don't spend too much time attempting to defend myself against people who seem to have zero desire to have a substantive conversation.

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You can be a dreamer, but don't live in your bed.

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I wanted to create an album that spoke all the musical languages I loved.

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Get a team of like-minded individuals around you. Understand this is hard work.

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I understood my personal responsibility in putting Christ on the cross and the implications of how the Gospel impacts every area of life. It informs my identity as a human, as an artist, and as a citizen of this country.

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It's true that PC culture has created very little honest dialogue.

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I keep people around me that have the freedom to challenge my heart and motive.

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We think everyone but us need the unadulterated truth.

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My mom used to get involved with the Black Panther activities in Los Angeles. For me it was more about how to view my consciousness on these issues with a biblical framework.

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I'm in love, with a higher love!

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The more I read the Scriptures I find an overwhelming case of Scriptures being concerned with the poor, outcast, widow, foreigner and marginalized.

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Joy and pleasure is at the end of the justice. A right understanding of who God is and who we are in His creation.

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Power is intoxicating.

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Hip-hop, you're close to 50. When can we grow up?

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The Bible cares about the systems that create oppression. We see this in the Exodus all the way to Jesus' interactions with Zacchaeus and the prostitute in John 8.

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God gave us creation to enjoy it. I believe this is the reason we fight against injustice so that all of creation can experience the beauty of God's goodness and grace.

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I wanted to create a story that would address America's history, successes, and problems while pointing to a hopeful resolution. I wanted it to be told from the perspective of an "Everyman" point of view.

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I keep my eyes and heart bent toward Jesus, therefore no human response can distract me from the Kingdom agenda.

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Everyone wants to be truth tellers today while never thinking we are the ones who need the truth told to us. It's quite amusing.

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Keep compassion close to your chest at all times.

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Make sure you don't become the very thing you find yourself fighting against.

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I pray daily for wisdom on how to serve my kids without words.

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We may never truly see the fruits of the labor.

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I grew up in a loving household that taught me how to respect others and love God.

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I wanted it to live in all the diverse neighborhoods I've lived in.

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I love that Jesus showed He cared while at the same time telling the truth.

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I have two boys on the autism spectrum. I don't always know what's best for them. However, I know there is grace for me in this area. I know there are parents in a similar space.

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Top 28 Quotes & Sayings by Sho Baraka

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