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Sha EK
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Chalim Perry (born April 8, 2003), professionally known as Sha EK (Sha Everything Killed/Killer), is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He is signed to Warner Music and Defiant Records.[2] He released his major label debut mixtape, Face of the What, on September 2, 2022.
Early life
[edit]Chalim Perry was born and raised in The Bronx, New York. He grew up in the Melrose neighborhood of the South Bronx with Honduran parents.[3] At age 15, he suffered a gunshot wound, which prompted him to start drill rapping.[4] He is half-brothers with rapper Pj Glizzy.[citation needed] Perry and rapper Lil Tjay were childhood friends. According to Perry, Lil Tjay supported his rap career early on by reposting his music.[5]
Career
[edit]Perry started releasing music at 15, beginning in 2018.[4] In 2020, he released the single "D&D".[6] The song would go on to accumulate 8 million streams on Spotify by September 2022.[1] In July 2022, Sha EK signed with Warner Records, and the following month he released the single "We Droppin'" featuring PGF Nuk.[7] 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.[8][9] In September 2022, Sha EK and other drill rappers were prevented by local police from performing at Rolling Loud, due to fears of violence.[10][11]
Legal issues
[edit]In February 2025, Perry was arrested and charged with attempted murder and other crimes stemming from his alleged role in a shooting incident in the previous year. Police allege that he shot and injured three people. He is facing 23 charges related to the incident.[12]
He was released on a $5,000 bail on March 4, 2025[citation needed] and then two days later on March 6, 2025, him and 6 other alleged members of the OGz/COE (Courtlandt Over Everything) gang were indicted on conspiracy and attempted murder charges. Listed in the indictment were acts of violence that includes four shootings that terrorized the residents of Bronx neighborhoods Mott Haven and Melrose. His bail was set for $300,000 and as of now, it has remained unpaid and Perry remains incarcerated on Riker’s Island.[13][14]
Discography
[edit]Mixtapes
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart
positions |
|---|---|---|
| US | ||
| Face of the What | 189 | |
| Return of the Jiggy | — |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "D&D" | 2021 | Face of the What |
| "We Droppin'" (feat. PGF Nuk) | 2022 | |
| "It's About Time" | 2022 | |
| "Crank Dat Too Oppy" | 2023 | |
| "Shot in the Party" | 2023 | |
| "Luv 4 My Block" | 2023 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Major, Michael (September 2, 2022). "Sha Ek Drops New Mixtape 'Face of the What'". Broadway World. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (August 11, 2023). "Warner Records Launches Defiant Records With A&R Head Steve 'Steve-O' Carless". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Seabrook III, Robby (September 6, 2022). "THE BREAK PRESENTS – SHA EK". XXL. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ "Sha EK on Growing up with Lil TJay/ NBA YoungBoy, Roc Nation Walked Away from a Recored Deal". YouTube. 4 September 2022.
- ^ Monique, Keish (July 19, 2022). "The South Bronx Has A New Hero: Sha EK (Interview)". Hype Off Life. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Provost, Rex (September 3, 2022). "Sha EK Delivers Debut Album "Face Of The What"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ Chesman, Donna-Claire (September 5, 2022). "5 New Albums You Need to Hear This Week on Audiomack". DJ Booth. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ "Music executives discuss New York drill music's bad rap". ABC7 New York. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ II, C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman (2022-09-22). "NYPD Gets Multiple Rappers Removed From Rolling Loud - Report". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ "Melrose drill rapper Sha EK arrested, charged in July shooting". News 12 - Default. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ "Seven alleged gang members indicted in violent Bronx shooting spree – Bronx Times". www.bxtimes.com. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Bronx DA: 7 gang members indicted in Mott Haven shooting". News 12 - Default. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Billboard 200™". Billboard.
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Early Life and Upbringing
Chalim Perry, professionally known as Sha EK, was born on April 8, 2003, to Honduran parents in the Melrose section of the South Bronx, New York.[1][9] He grew up in the Melrose neighborhood, a public housing area marked by urban decay and limited economic opportunities during his formative years.[1] Perry's early life was shaped by the socioeconomic hardships prevalent in the South Bronx, including exposure to poverty and community violence that characterized the region in the early 2000s.[1] According to his official biography, he spent much of his upbringing observing these harsh realities firsthand, which informed his perceptions of local street dynamics and interpersonal conflicts without direct involvement in them at the time.[1] The Melrose Houses, where he resided, exemplified the broader challenges of the area, such as strained family structures and limited access to resources amid high crime rates.[1] Around 2018, at age 15, Perry developed an initial interest in music influenced by the surrounding hip-hop culture in the Bronx, though this remained a personal pursuit without formal output or public engagement.[5] This period coincided with his immersion in local sounds, setting the stage for later creative exploration amid the neighborhood's raw environment.[1]Family Heritage and Influences
Sha EK, born Chalim Perry on April 8, 2003, was raised by Honduran parents in the Melrose section of the South Bronx, reflecting the immigrant experiences common among Honduran Americans who bring Central American cultural traditions to urban U.S. environments.[1] His heritage draws from Honduras's ethnic diversity, incorporating Hispanic elements alongside African-descendant roots evident in communities like the Garifuna, though specific ancestral details about his parents remain undisclosed publicly. Public knowledge of his immediate family is sparse, with Sha EK sharing limited personal accounts in interviews. His father died from COVID-19 complications two days before Sha EK's 18th birthday in April 2021, an event that marked a profound family loss during his formative years.[10] This tragedy coincided with the onset of his music pursuits, underscoring familial vulnerabilities amid broader pandemic impacts on immigrant households. In the same year, at age 18, Sha EK bought a house for his mother, citing it as a direct fulfillment of his drive to provide stability and repay her sacrifices after years of hardship in the Bronx.[11] This decision highlighted family obligations as a counterbalance to the high-risk dynamics of his surroundings, positioning maternal support as a core anchor that motivated his early ambitions independent of street involvements.Musical Career
Entry into Rap and Initial Releases
Sha EK, born Chalim Perry on April 8, 2003, in the Bronx, New York, began pursuing rap in 2018 at age 15, shortly after surviving a gunshot wound sustained while walking in his neighborhood, an event that prompted him to channel experiences into music as a means of expression and survival.[3] [12] This initiation aligned with his self-identification as a pioneer in Bronx drill, a subgenre he claims to have helped originate by adapting the raw, confrontational style of Chicago-influenced drill to local Bronx gangsta rap traditions emphasizing street authenticity and territorial narratives.[13] Adopting the stage name "Sha EK"—interpreted as "Sha Everything Killed" or "Sha Everything Killer"—he crafted a persona symbolizing unrelenting dominance and resilience forged in urban adversity, drawing from Bronx cultural motifs of aggression and loyalty.[14] From 2018 to 2020, Sha EK produced informal recordings, including freestyles and basic tracks, which he independently uploaded to platforms such as YouTube, targeting underground New York drill enthusiasts and fostering initial buzz through shares in local online communities.[15] These early efforts remained grassroots, relying on word-of-mouth propagation within Bronx and broader New York rap circles, where they resonated for their unpolished depiction of neighborhood tensions without broader commercial infrastructure or formal distribution.[16] This phase laid the groundwork for his aggressive delivery and thematic focus on real-time street dynamics, distinguishing his output from contemporaneous Brooklyn drill while predating the subgenre's wider recognition in the Bronx.[5]Rise in Bronx Drill and Label Signing
Sha EK's entry into the Bronx drill scene accelerated in 2021 with the release of "D&D" alongside Blockwork on May 28, 2021, which amassed over 7 million views on YouTube and marked an early breakthrough for the rapper.[15] This track, emphasizing gritty street narratives rooted in Bronx experiences, helped establish his presence within New York City's competitive drill subculture.[17] Building on this momentum, Sha EK released his debut mixtape Face of the What on September 2, 2022, comprising 17 tracks that showcased high-energy production and raw delivery, further solidifying his role as an emerging voice in the genre.[18] [19] The project's distribution under Warner Records provided Sha EK with enhanced resources and visibility, following his signing to the label prior to the release, as noted in official biographies.[1] This affiliation extended to Defiant Records, a Warner joint venture formalized in August 2023 but operational earlier for select artists, enabling professional production and wider streaming availability that propelled tracks from the mixtape into viral circulation on platforms like YouTube and Spotify.[20] [19] By late 2022, the mixtape's success positioned Sha EK as a key figure in Bronx drill, with subsequent singles reinforcing his local appeal through narratives tied to neighborhood dynamics.[21] Into the mid-2020s, Sha EK's ascent continued with viral hits that highlighted Bronx-specific storytelling, garnering millions of streams and establishing him as a hometown representative amid the subgenre's growing prominence in New York rap.[22] His Warner-backed output facilitated collaborations and performances that expanded his fanbase beyond the borough, cementing his status as a drill innovator by 2023-2024.[15]Key Collaborations and Performances
Sha EK has engaged in notable collaborations with fellow Bronx drill artists, such as Blockwork on the track "D&D" released on May 21, 2021, which exemplified the raw, confrontational energy of local street narratives.[23] He later partnered with Mel Glizzy on "Off The Hip," issued on August 24, 2024, reinforcing ties within the Bronx scene through verses centered on neighborhood loyalty and vigilance.[24] These joint efforts with regional peers like Bouba Savage, Wowdy HBTL, and Coe Wiki on "Deeper Than Rap" in August 2023 further propagated the Bronx drill aesthetic, blending rapid flows with themes of territorial defense.[25] Beyond the Bronx, Sha EK extended partnerships to broader New York and affiliated drill circles, including PGF Nuk from Chicago on "We Droppin'" in August 2022, merging East Coast aggression with out-of-town intensity to broaden drill's interpersonal dynamics.[26] In June 2023, he announced a collaborative project with Jersey Club producer Mcvertt and rapper Bandmanrill, releasing tracks like "Pistons" that fused Bronx drill's urgency with upbeat Jersey rhythms, highlighting adaptive alliances across rap subgenres.[27] Such ventures amplified the regional sound by showcasing Sha EK's versatility in live-feel recordings that echoed street-level camaraderie and rivalries. A pivotal performance attempt occurred at Rolling Loud New York on September 22, 2022, when Sha EK was removed from the lineup alongside 22Gz and Ron Suno at the NYPD's request, citing risks of violence due to ongoing beefs with opposing factions.[6] This intervention prevented the set, illustrating how interpersonal conflicts in drill culture directly impacted stage access and public appearances.[28] In subsequent live engagements and interviews, Sha EK conveyed a militant stage presence, as seen in his September 2022 XXL discussion where he emphasized executing unfiltered, high-energy deliveries rooted in Bronx realities.[15] These platforms allowed him to underscore an urgent, confrontational style, prioritizing raw authenticity over polished production in both collaborative freestyles and solo showcases.[29]Artistic Style and Themes
Musical Influences and Genre Innovation
Sha EK's musical style draws from the foundational hip-hop traditions of the Bronx, widely recognized as the birthplace of the genre, where rhythmic innovation and street-rooted lyricism have long prevailed. His aggressive, high-energy flows reflect the raw environmental influences of South Bronx upbringing, emphasizing a deep, masculine vocal delivery that transitioned from earlier experiments in pop, melodic, and lyrical rap to suit drill's demands. While motivated by contemporaries like Lil TJay to pursue rap professionally, Sha EK has described his approach as self-derived, avoiding direct emulation of established artists to forge a distinctive sound.[30][13][31] In pioneering Bronx drill, a subgenre adapting Chicago and UK drill's gritty foundations into a localized variant, Sha EK claims forefather status, asserting that his early conviction in Bronx-originated music catalyzed its emergence and subsequent wave of artists. This innovation manifests in urgent, militant beats characterized by sample-based production, hoarse vocals, and blistering flows that infuse New York specificity, such as heightened aggression and energy evoking the borough's intensity.[13][32][33] His contributions extend to hybrid elements, like blending Jersey Club rhythms with straight drill structures for more versatile, danceable tracks, while maintaining heavy, serrated instrumentation tailored to authenticity.[34][30] This evolution prioritizes intricate wordplay and fervent delivery over conventional drill tempos, distinguishing Bronx drill's faster, combative edge from predecessors.[34][33]Lyrical Content and Controversial Elements
Sha EK's lyrics predominantly center on the harsh realities of Bronx street life, including interpersonal conflicts, retaliatory violence, and survival amid rivalries known as "oppositions" or "opps." Tracks such as "Somebody Lyin'" explicitly reference cycles of shootings, with lines like "Everytime our niggas spin through they block, nigga, somebody dyin'," portraying drive-by attacks and their lethal consequences as routine responses to threats.[35] This narrative style draws from observable patterns in urban environments, where disputes over territory and personal slights escalate into physical confrontations, emphasizing the inherent risks of involvement in such dynamics rather than romanticizing them as mere bravado.[36] Diss tracks form a core element of his output, functioning as direct taunts toward specific rivals and crews, such as YGz and OYz in "No More Lotti," where Sha EK challenges adversaries' credibility and boasts of dominance in ongoing feuds.[37] Songs like "New Opps" further illustrate betrayal and immediate retaliation, with lyrics underscoring a code of unyielding toughness: "The lyrics depict a sense of betrayal and retaliation, with references to street life and conflicts."[38] These elements align with drill genre conventions, where verbal disses serve as extensions of real-world posturing, potentially blurring lines between artistic expression and provocation, as evidenced by recurring motifs of "flocking" (shooting) in response to perceived slights.[39] The controversial aspects arise from lyrics' frequent allusions to actual deaths and unresolved conflicts, such as in "D&D Part 2," which rallies associates with declarations like "everything dead" toward enemies, mirroring documented escalations in Bronx drill circles.[40] While Sha EK frames this as authentic self-expression of lived experiences—"We're trying to get our life out on the songs"—critics argue such content risks normalizing violence by detailing tactical specifics of confrontations, contributing to empirical trends where drill artists' lyrics correlate with heightened real-life dangers, including shootings and legal entanglements, beyond artistic detachment.[5] This causal interplay, where boasts in tracks like "Turned They Back" claim pioneering Bronx drill's aggressive ethos, underscores how lyrical aggression can reinforce or amplify underlying street tensions rather than serving solely as cathartic outlet.[41]Discography
Mixtapes and Albums
Sha EK initiated his recording career with independent projects in the early 2020s, transitioning to label-supported mixtapes and albums following his signing to Warner Music and Defiant Records in 2022. This progression marked a shift from self-released compilations and packs to more structured full-length releases, with digital download formats predominant across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. By 2025, his catalog encompassed over 20 extended projects, underscoring a high volume of output typical of drill artists emphasizing rapid iteration.[42][43] Key early mixtapes included informal packs and volumes released prior to major label involvement, such as OGE Presents: Sha Ek Vol. 1 on May 31, 2024, which compiled tracks under an independent banner.[42] His breakthrough major label mixtape, Face of the What, arrived on September 2, 2022, comprising 17 tracks distributed digitally via Defiant Records and Warner.[18][19] This was followed by Return of the Jiggy on December 9, 2022, another digital mixtape expanding on his jiggy drill sound.[43] In 2023, Sha EK issued collaborative and solo efforts like Defiant Presents: Courtlandt Over Everything and Defiant Presents: Jiggy In Jersey, both under Defiant Records as digital albums reflecting neighborhood-themed content.[44] Get Jiggy or Die Tryin', a full mixtape with multiple tracks featuring affiliates, dropped around March 2023.[45] The pace continued into 2024 with Drill Is Dead on August 21, an eight-track album critiquing drill subgenre saturation, and No Love on September 18, both digitally released.[46][47] Extending into 2025, Chain Gang (Vol. 1), a 12-track collaborative album with Defiant Presents, was released on February 26, featuring freestyles and hazard-themed cuts in digital format.[48] Additional volumes like Smoochie and No Gzz Zone supplemented the core releases, maintaining digital exclusivity and frequent drops.[42]| Title | Type | Release Date | Label/Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face of the What | Mixtape | September 2, 2022 | Warner/Defiant; Digital |
| Return of the Jiggy | Mixtape | December 9, 2022 | Warner/Defiant; Digital |
| Get Jiggy or Die Tryin' | Mixtape | March 10, 2023 | Independent; Digital |
| Courtlandt Over Everything | Album | 2023 | Defiant; Digital |
| Jiggy In Jersey | Album | 2023 | Defiant; Digital |
| OGE Presents: Sha Ek Vol. 1 | Mixtape | May 31, 2024 | Independent; Digital |
| Drill Is Dead | Album | August 21, 2024 | Warner/Defiant; Digital |
| No Love | Album | September 18, 2024 | Warner/Defiant; Digital |
| Chain Gang (Vol. 1) | Album | February 26, 2025 | Defiant; Digital |
Singles and Featured Tracks
Sha EK released his breakthrough single "D & D" in collaboration with Blockwork in 2021, which accumulated over 17 million streams on Spotify and marked his entry into Bronx drill's competitive landscape through aggressive lyrical content aimed at rivals.[43] The track's video surpassed 7 million YouTube views by late 2022, contributing to his rising visibility amid local beefs.[21] Earlier efforts like "FourSevK" in 2021 further established his solo presence with raw street narratives, though specific streaming data remains less documented compared to later releases.[49] In 2022, following his Warner Records signing, Sha EK dropped "We Droppin'" featuring PGF Nuk, expanding his reach with a high-energy collaboration that blended Bronx and broader drill influences.[50] "New Opps," another standalone release that year, gained traction through its direct disses in ongoing feuds, amassing millions of plays on platforms like SoundCloud and driving viral discussions in New York rap circles.[51] By 2023, "Luv 4 My Block" emerged as a commercial standout, exceeding 17 million Spotify streams with its anthem-like tribute to his Courtlandt Manor roots, released via Warner on March 24.[43][50] Subsequent singles included "Touch The Ground" and "WHO YOU TOUCH," both surpassing 9 million and 12 million Spotify streams respectively, often tied to performance visuals that amplified their beef-adjacent themes.[43] Into 2025, releases like "Got It On My Lap" on June 18, "Livin On the Rock," and "Back to the Block" maintained momentum, focusing on unyielding block loyalty without album attachments.[52] Featured appearances remain sparse, with notable verses on tracks like WowdyHBTL's "Hit The Ground" alongside PJ Glizzy, though these did not achieve the same standalone virality as his leads.[53]| Title | Release Year | Key Collaborator | Notable Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & D | 2021 | Blockwork | 17M+ Spotify streams [43] |
| FourSevK | 2021 | None | Early solo breakout [49] |
| We Droppin' | 2022 | PGF Nuk | Post-signing label single |
| New Opps | 2022 | None | 3.5M+ SoundCloud plays [51] |
| Luv 4 My Block | 2023 | None | 17M+ Spotify streams [43] |
| Touch The Ground | 2023 | None | 9M+ Spotify streams [43] |
| WHO YOU TOUCH | 2023 | None | 12M+ Spotify streams [43] |
| Got It On My Lap | 2025 | None | Recent standalone release |
