Simpsons lead defense attorney johnnie cochran talks to reporters as he enters the courthouse 30 january 1995. The power struggle between defense attorneys robert shapiro and johnnie cochran john travolta and courtney b. Its a very personal track i try not to doubt the power of prayer, but some days i feel like the power aint there it is paired with soft jazzy track fathers, 2004, which is a call out to fellow fathers to join sho in sticking around their kids, and spending time with them. Sho baraka artist profile biography and discography newreleasetoday. Sho baraka has truly shown his maturity as a believer through his music, and talented 10th makes this obvious because this album is truly different from his previous two. Johnnie cochran, the lead attorney for oj simpson during his murder trial, is one of the main characters of fxs the people v. Johnnie cochran was born in shreveport, louisiana in 1937. Sho baraka artist profile biography and discography. Simpson for the murder of his exwife nicole brown simpson and her friend ron goldman. The lp stands at 14 tracks and explores race, faith and love as sho spits his signature thoughtprovoking. Baraka 1 hours and 36 minutes movie 1993 without words, cameras show us the world, with an emphasis not on where, but on whats there. On the tombstone are the words oj did it, a reference to cochrans most famous case, representing football start o. Speaking of johnnie cochran, were the characters in the video. Jazz music offers the best selection of jazz music.
Words, 2006 talks about shos struggle as a family man, both as a father and as a son. Lets put it in the red i lost it, i lost it a long time ago i died already, i got one life to go executives, they put us on the shelf. Sho baraka talented 10th by rapzilla free listening on. Sho baraka released the narrative today october 21, his debut album on humble beast. It is the first solo release by sho baraka since he left reach records in 2011.
The final track off of the narrative, sho baraka talks about his faith in god, as well as giving glory to his name. He defended his client with rhymes like if it doesnt fit, you must acquit. In the march 8 episode marcia, marcia, marcia, it was revealed that johnnie cochrans exwife, barbara jean berry, had accused him of domestic violence, a claim which he denied. Johnnie cochran bio, facts, family famous birthdays. His reputation as an early activist for victims of police cruelty was widely acknowledged. Sho baraka is leaving reach records and is moving on to new exciting plans. Johnnie cochran is an attorney with nine videos in the cspan video library. Christian rapper gill gatsby wows sway in the morning with. He then cofounded a record label and group known as high society with fellow christian rappers jr. He was inspired by thurgood marshalls win in the case brown vs. Johnnie cochrans farewell photo 11 pictures cbs news. October 2, 1937 march 29, 2005 was an american lawyer and civil activist best known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of o.
Sho baraka johnnie cochran who stole my journal promo video. A picture that circulates as being the tombstone of the late defense attorney johnnie cochran. Famed attorney johnnie cochran, perhaps best known for his successful defense of o. Life after johnnie cochran by barbara cochran berry. Talented 10th is not just a picture of christian salvation but. Talented 10th is the third studio album by american christian hip hop artist sho baraka. Simpson, died tuesday afternoon after suffering from an. Drums make the folks go dumb and make the folks go dumb horns make the people turn up yeah it make the people turn up turn up, turn up. Amisho baraka lewis born january 10, 1979, better known by his stage name sho baraka, is an american christian hiphop artist and writer who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of the 116 clique. Music video for thebreaxs track brilliant realness featuring sho baraka from the breax over mixtape album out now.
A common symptom of autistic children is that they are silent or have speech impediments. As a seasoned litigator, johnnie was considered to be one of the leading authorities on the criminal and civil justice system, as. The release marks a watershed moment in sho barakas career, as it is his. Music video for thebreaxs track brilliant realness featuring sho baraka from the breax.
Iiiiiiiii just wanna make you famous just wanna make you famous i, i, i began to reach for the stars then i saw a star wh. You more precious than that diamond girl, i see you shine i aint insecure girl, i know you mine you aint oakland girl, but i call you my bae when silence is violence, you know what to say feat. Cochran was one of the most soughtafter criminal defense attorneys in the nation after he represented former football great o. Simpson, on the trial and his crusade to defend victims of police brutality. Most of the world remembers him as the man who helped keep o. Life after johnnie cochran is the story of the woman who put up with philandering, physical abuse, mind games, putdowns, and even a longterm white mistress before she grabbed her two young daughters and her dignity and walked away from her eighteenyear marriage to l. Cochran during the funeral service for their father april 6, 2005.
Simpson, cochrans high profile clients have included michael jackson, reginald denny, geronimo pratt, todd bridges, and james brown. Yall ready for sho baraka well, we will have to wait until new years for the talented 10th. But sho has released a promovisual entitled johnnie cochran. Around this time, one year ago, i released my second album lions and liars under reach records. You more precious than that diamond girl, i see you shine i aint insecure girl, i know. Sho is always one to ask questions, then answer them with another question. What if we took what james did on if it wasnt for love and we just flipped it like.
Family force 5 cray button featuring lecrae rapzilla. The cover of a lawyers life, the 2003 autobiography of johnnie cochran. Chad horton has been in the music business since 2000 and is currently the director of social media for 10th street entertainment, which manages several multiplatinum artists. Here is another taste of what you can expect on shos sophomore album dropping. Downbeat featured albums july 2018 john coltrane both directions at once. Johnnie cochrans farewell photo 8 pictures cbs news. He was originally signed to reach records until leaving in march 2011. Sho barakas new future leaving reach records rapzilla. Sho baraka tells the narrative on humble beast debut album. Hes now working with humble beast, so you can download the album for free if requiring an email address and social media subscriptions count as free. The american lawyer who was recognized through his participation in the defense of o. Well lecrae and ff5 are giving the fans what they wanted. Johnnie cochrans bodyguards upset robert shapiro bustle.
Johnnie cochran, we see him in the same light as we do nelson mandela and martin luther king because he struck a blow, courtney b. Sho baraka razzles and dazzles with lyricism thats loaded with double entendres and nice punchlines as usual. He also tackles some of more social issues of the day, just like he did in the. Talented 10th promo we have a classic hip hop whodoneit. Stream sho baraka talented 10th, a playlist by rapzilla from desktop or your mobile device. He really makes ya think and i love the clever ways he addresses issues. I dont own this new song off the new free album from high society collective download here. In terms of subject matter, he tackles a myriad of things. Four years ago, i officially became an artist on the label, although my friendship with all the artists and staff predates that time. Sho has graduated from writing songs for church youth groups to songs that make you think and question the norm. He also sings quite a bit more and raps with an inflection thats very kendrickesque. Johnnie cochrans headstone declares oj did itfiction. The album title and concept was based on the essay of the same name by w. In words, 2006, sho talks about the struggles and lessons of being a father of a son with autism.