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Hard like DMX but smooth like Nelly, "Outside/Inside," the first single from Sho Roc has the potential to become an instant club anthem.
Sho Roc's lyrics come through clean and clear exposing a variety of hip-hop influences (imagine that southern style mixed with a smidge of South Bronx).
Aside from the deep hook and progressive lyrical style the thing that grabs you about "Outside Inside" is that the song blends classic hip hop themes, (street life, clubbing, pulling down paper) but never sounds generic or played out. Sho Roc covers his roots, his current state, and his future while managing to sound both hard and conscious at the same time.
The laid back beat plays well underneath a mellow but driving cadence and makes this a perfect song for bumping in the club, house party or anywhere you want people out their seats. Bounce to this! The B-side "Sho Me Who Rocs Betta" brings out Sho Roc's battle style. Again his flow comes across hard without being over the top.
Sho Roc shows that he can be real without talking about guns and bitches in every line. Not relying on these devices allows Sho Roc to exhibit his lyrical prowess and world knowledge. Guest MC LyFE is more conventional but adds a nice contrast both vocally and lyrically.
2001 put the Dirty South on the hip hop map, maybe 2004 will bring Deleware on the scene. - http://home.earthlink.net/~bertissimo/id3.html
Discography
Outside/Inside - Single; Release: June 2004 (Produced by Lyfe)
Sho Me Who Rocs Betta - Album; Release: September 2004 (Produced by Lyfe)
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Bio
Rapper/Songwriter Sho Roc whose real name is Keith Brown hails from the infamous city of Wilmington, Delaware.
As the very first deaf rapper, Sho Roc has performed at local Washington, DC clubs, universities, and small organizations. His first solo album entitled Sho Me Who Rocs Betta is nearing completion and slated for a Fall release.
The first single (Outside/Inside) combines Sho Rocs talent for simple yet inspired song writing, an excellent emotional sense and a masterful vocal style to be one of the hip-hop artists.
Armed with razor wit rapping skills and irresistible charm, Sho Roc has set the fire for the screaming fans to go wild every time he goes on stage.
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