Big Sha

Big Sha
Big Sha
Birth name Mihail Stanislavov Mihailov
Also known as Misho Shamara
Born December 27, 1972 (1972-12-27) (age 38)[citation needed]
Origin Varna, Bulgaria
Genres Hip Hop
Occupations Rapper, record producer
Years active 1994–present
Labels R&B Records (2002-2007)
Universal Music Bulgaria, Frontline Hustle, Virginia Records (2007-present)
Associated acts Consa, Vanko 1, Ben G, 100 Kila, Valio Kita, Loshite,Bendjamini, Mitzzo, LiLana, Drag-On, Crucial Conflict, Snoop Dogg, DMX, Jeremih
Website Official Myspace

Mihail Mihailov born on December 27, 1972, better known as Big Sha or by his previous name Misho Shamara is a Bulgarian rapper from Varna, Bulgaria.

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Music career

The Hammer after MC Hammer 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.

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 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.

Beefs

Just like the East coast vs. West coast beef in America there was one in Bulgaria. Shamara and his R&B Records representing the East and Sniper Records representing the west. Numerous diss tracks where shot back and forward but the beef was never settled.

Discography

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

With Vanko 1

  • 2002: Голямата комбина (The Big Duo) with Vanko 1

Gumeni Glavi

  • 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)

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