For the past several years, Sham Blak has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile emcees in San Diego’s Underground Hip-Hop scene. Originally hailing from Southeast San Diego, Sham has made it his mission to deliver raw, unapologetic Hip-Hop with the sensibilities of today’s modern audiences.

Over the years Sham Blak has pulled influence from a plethora of classic artists and his peers in the local Hip-Hop scene. He has also consistently shown his appreciation for dark beats and incorporating clever rhymes into his music to create a unique tapestry of sounds that has set his catalog apart from the standard run-of-the-mill music heard throughout much of the region. As a member of the Hip-Hop collective Spooky Gaang and having released a slew of mixtapes over the years; Sham Blak has quickly made a name for himself with his use of dark production and sharp lyrical wit which has further set him apart from his contemporaries in the local San Diego underground scene.

In today’s episode, Sham Blak joins Step Off! Radio to discuss the inspirations behind his music, growing up as an aspiring emcee in Southeast San Diego, his time in the military, and the backstory behind some of his works. Likewise, we also got to discuss upcoming projects and what the future holds for his music. So with that said, we are proud to present to you our conversation with Sham Blak.