Sheek Louch
Sheek Louch | |
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| Born | Sean Divine Jacobs September 30, 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Hip hop artist, rapper |
| Known for | Member of the Lox, solo albums including Silverback Gorilla |
Sean Divine Jacobs (born September 30, 1974), professionally recognized as Sheek Louch or simply Sheek, is an American hip hop artist and one of the founding members of the East Coast rap group the Lox, which was established in 1994 alongside Jadakiss and Styles P.
His individual acclaim increased significantly after featuring on DMX's 1998 track "Get at Me Dog", which successfully entered the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Personal life and career
Sheek's passion for rapping was sparked at age 12 through his friendship with Jason Phillips (Jadakiss). Together, they formed the Lox, who caught the attention of Mary J. Blige and subsequently signed with Sean Combs's label, Bad Boy Records. The group's debut album, Money, Power & Respect, was released on January 13, 1998.
Following their departure from Bad Boy Records, the Lox aligned with Ruff Ryders, a management entity that evolved into a record label and also represented artists like DMX. Their sophomore album, We Are the Streets, came out on January 25, 2000.
Alongside his musical endeavors, Sheek has engaged in business ventures under the D-Block brand, which includes managing a recording studio and discovering new talent. In October 2006, he diversified into retail by launching a D-Block branded car wash and gas station located in Yonkers, New York.
Sheek's first solo album, Walk Witt Me, was released through Universal Records in partnership with D-Block Records. Among his solo projects, his fifth studio album Silverback Gorilla (2008) stood out due to the hit single "Good Love", which sampled classic tracks by Betty Wright.
He joined forces with Ghostface Killah to produce the collaborative album Wu Block, blending members from Wu-Tang Clan and D-Block. In January 2017, they revealed plans for a sequel project via social media channels.
Discography
Studio albums
- Walk witt Me (2003)
- After Taxes (2005)
- Silverback Gorilla (2008)
- Life on D-Block (2009)
- Donnie G: Don Gorilla (2010)
- Silverback Gorilla 2 (2015)
Collaborative albums
- Wu Block (with Ghostface Killah) (2012)