Highlight on Sho Nuff

A lot of kats would like to get more info about this emcee called Sho Nuff who delivered 2 dope tracks titled "4Rum Duh Souf" and "Nuthin N Duh World" in the mid/late 90s, so I think it's time to give him some shine. 

If you don't remember these joints, the first one is mostly known for being part of the Bootleg called "Check The Flava Vol.1" which was released in 1997 on X-Clue-Ziv Records, and the second one was on the soundtrack for the indie film "Can I Hit It?" released in 1998 on Bigg Starz Entertainment. Both records are still hard to find nowadays but those tracks might be a good reason for you to try to find them.

LP - 1997 - X-Clue-Ziv Records 

LP - 1998 - Bigg Starz Entertainment 

But very good news for the record collectors, I'd like to let you know that there was an official 12" released for the singles "Nuthin N Duh World / 4Rum Duh Souf " in 1996 but it was a small press so not very many copies around. Sho Nuff himself doesn't even have one ! So good luck to dig it, the hunt is open... to be honest I've never seen this record with my own eyes. 

About Sho Nuff, you need to know that he is a Bronx, NY native who began acting at age 10, appearing in an MTV commercial and movies. He moved out of NYC to Hampton Roads, VA initially with his parents when he was still in HS in '89. He was attending LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts with classmates like Marlon Wayans, Adrien Brody, Omar Epps and Bokeem Woodbine. He didn't like VA at first so he spent the next 4 years going back and forth living in VA Beach and NYC.

Sho Nuff was a member of the Bronx-based group called "Erb'n Telepathy" with Optimus Rhymes (RIP), Eldorado Red and Supa Kat DJ Gumby.

The crew was founded in 91 but unfortunately Optimus Rhymes was killed in a robbery in Jamaica circa '92-'93. Eldorado Red lived with Sho Nuff in Virginia from 1993 to 1995. They were both affiliated with the famous group Yaggfu Front (Spin 4th, D'Ranged & Damage and Jingle Bel). They were a part of their crew/entourage in the 94-96 timeframe. They were like their mentors and almost got them signed to Relativity Records but things didn't line up.

In 1996, Sho Nuff signed with Bigg Starz Entertainment, a record label owned by James Person and Reynard Pringle. Bigg Starz was located in Newport News / Hampton, VA. Sho Nuff was making a name for himself as a battle rapper and indie producer all over the Hampton Roads / Tidewater areas and word got to James Person and Reynard Pringle. They came to see him perform and approached him.

His debut single "Nuthin N Duh World" was officially recorded in 1995 and was his first vinyl pressing. It was produced by Sho Nuff at TMH Studios in VA Beach. Moreover the official music video was shot in the parking of TMH Studios. The B-side single "4rum Duh Souf" (From the South) was produced by DJ P-Lo of Jett Black Ent. He was the first producer he ever worked with after moving to VA for good in 1993.

Last info for you fellas ... some 90s unreleased material exists, a few tracks recorded between 1994 and 1997 with productions from Sho Nuff, DJ P-Lo, Jingle Bel (of Yaggfu Front) and D-Tech. Here are some snippets straight from Sho Nuff's vault especially for the blog... Enjoy !!!

Massive Props to Sho Nuff, thanks for your time Bro !