S.H.O was born in Hidatakayama, Japan. He was part of the national Alpine ski team until 2004. In 2004 he had a big accident and couldn’t ski any more as a member of the team. He lost his dream of Olympic gold. At the time, 2 PAC songs were his salvation and motivation. He reformed himself and decided to grab a gold medal on a different stage. S.H.O committed himself to spend his 2nd life with the music he loves and respects BLACK HIP HOP. After he came back to Japan, He started music activities in Yokohama, Japan. He had respected THE GAME so he has sent his photos with message to THE GAME, then flied to LA. After he met with THE GAME, he got tattoo of “THE BLACK WALL STREET” logo on his right arm and went back to LA. Fortunately, S.H.O was admitted by THE GAME and played 8 stages together in the U.S. and JAPAN. This experience motivated him and pushed him and he made his 1st album “RIZE & PEACE” on January 20, 2008. This album is including “NEVER GIVE UP feat. CLEVER” that was rated highly as a classic. He got next tattoo “RIZE & PEACE” on his chest. This tattoo is implied his real name, Shohei. After release his 1st album, he tattooed glaive which he designed. This glaive represents “brave”, “fight” and “his strength”. In the same year, he released his 2nd album “BRAND”. It’s contained 15 tunes including once-hailed songs “BRAND”, “LET’S GO feat. OX” and “MY WAY”. To prove himself as a brand like GUCCI or LOUIS VITTON, he tattooed “BRAND” on his left arm. His tattoos remind him of his experience, influence and keeps him grounded to remain true and original. In 2009, he appeared on a full page of THE SOURCE magazine April/May issue as known as the best hip hop magazine in The U.S. It was a huge opportunity to show S.H.O to the world. The long-awaited his 3rd album “ENERGY” is released on April 25, 2010. “Even If It Ends” which is a collaboration with American R&B female artist Az One. His new single “Hustle Hard” which is collaboration song with HAVOC of MOBB DEEP is going to be released on October 20, 2010. This song was made by both artist’s strong power and all listeners can feel dynamism of S.H.O and Havoc. He has the upmost respect for U.S. hip hop music. This influence and motivation powers him to grab his dream of gold! HIP HOP GOLD!!! S.H.O songs are available on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Napster, Lala, Rhapsody, Myspace Music, Spotify, Zune, Tradebit, Nokia and more. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/shobwsjpn Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SHO.stime Twitter: http://twitter.com/SHO_aka_ENERGY