Misho Shamara

Infobox musical artist
Name = Big Sha


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Mihail Stanislavov Mihailov
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Born = birth date and age|1972|12|27 Fact|date=June 2008
Origin = Varna, Bulgaria
Genre = Hip-hop
Occupation = Rapper,record producer
Associated_acts = Konsa, Vanko 1, Ben G, 100 Kila, Mitzzo, Drag-On
Years_active = 1994–present
Label = R&B Records, Frontline Hustle
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/mishoshamara Official Myspace]

Mihail Mihailov born on December 27 1972 better known as Misho Shamara or lately Big Sha is the most successful Bulgarian rapper.

Music Career

Big Sha began his career in his hometown Varna where he started rapping under the name 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.After this Vanko 1 was arrested on Pimp charges.He was convicted to 12 years in jail but he was released in 2008.In that time Shamara didn't stop making music.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 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.In June 2008 it was announced that he is going to work with Twista.

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

* 2002: "Moi (Mine)"
* 2002: "Goliamata Kombina (The Big Duo)" with Vanko 1
* 2003: "Trudno Se Sbudva Vsqka Me4ta (It's Hard For Every Dream To Come True)"
* 2006: "Obichai Blijniq i Bjili Obi4aniq (Love Those Close And Lick Those Close)"
* 2008: "Bread & Amphetamins"

External Links

http://www.myspace.com/mishoshamara