User:BaShir (ShirRocka) Hogue/sandbox

ARTIST, PRESIDENT, CEO, CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER//// Author Michael Brooks: BaShir aka (ShirRocka) was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1977, to the proud parents of Joseph & Karen Hogue. BaShir's birthing came with a special arrival...his twin brother, Rashid. BaShir, the middle child of 8 siblings, since a little boy BaShir was raised up in church and at the tender age of five, he received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Later, he was then baptized and thus, received the Holy Spirit. His ministry started at the Open Door Baptist Church, in Philadelphia where he was the conductor of the children's choir. Later, the Lord led BaShir and his family to Deliverance Evangelistic Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Benjamin Smith Sr. who prophesied that BaShir would became a great singer and preacher for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Smith's prophesy came into fruition as ordained by God; BaShir began preaching at the age of 9. His ministry also included witnessing to the youth in song.

A LITTLE FAMILY HISTORY ...The Hogue clan, multi-racial, part African American, Native American, and Italian, dated back to BaShir's Grandfather who was a full blooded Italian and Pastor. BaShir's Grandfather Mr. Sproul, was a singer also the father to BaShir's Mother, Karen Hogue. This generation of ministry and history was passed down to BaShir's mother (Karen Hogue), who became an evangelist. Blessed with an abundance of gifts, Karen Hogue is an anointed praise and worship leader. BaShir's anut Liz Hogue is a worldwide well-known and accomplished jazz vocalist. BaShir is a Father of two boys named, Amin 11yrs old & Anaz 9yrs Old; both boys are involved in the ministry of music. Anaz is a mime artist and Amin is a young upcoming producer working on his father's (BaShir) upcoming double CD "PATIENCE" 2011-12.

BASHIR'S MUSIC MINISTRIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS .... An anointed singer and songwriter, BaShir began his music ministry at the age of 10 yrs old by singing for the church choir. Blessed with a multi-range voice, BaShir became a lead singer and a praise and worship leader at Deliverance Evangelistic Church. He later started performing professionally and has worked with many artists. He says 'I am interested in sharing a world wide variety of musical styles all with a life changing lyrical message of Praise & Worship, hope and love through Jesus Christ'. BaShir has recorded his first album 'Everyday' in 2002. Since then BaShir has worked with many Gospel Recording Artists. Following that he recorded his long awaited second upcoming debut album 'PATIENCE' live at Bethel Deliverance International Church in 2005. BaShir is a member at Mt. Airy C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Bishop Ernest C. Morris Sr., Senior Pastor & Dr. J Louis Felton, Pastor/Servant Leader. BaShir has shared the stage with Gospel Recording Artist such as: Kim Burrell, Maurette Brown Clark, Rev. Daryl Coley, Andrea Bocelli in NY Harlem Apollo, Kim Allen Sledge from the Famed Group; Sledge Sister, Tramaine Hawkins and many more. BaShir Performed at a National Convention for Former President Bill Clinton in Cleveland, Ohio. BaShir has written & produced songs for National Recording Artist Kelly Price. Furthermore, BaShir has been working along side with great superproducers for his upcoming project such as: Dallas Austin ™®©2011-12, JDS Productions™®©2011-12, Rodney J Productions™®©2011-12, and many more National Recording Artist. BaShir has wrote and directed his hit play called: “The Return” and was casted in an upcoming screen play's called: “First Lady Drama” & "IS THERE A MAN IN THE HOUSE 2012" directed by Elder Charles Millier which will hit the theaters this coming 2010 - 2011. BaShir is one of the major songwriters for (BMI)/Universal Music Corps Inc. BaShir's sits on the board Philadelphia Chapter of Grammy Inc. Furthermore, deemed to also sit on the board for THE EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE 2011-12™®©2011-12. This is just a few things that BaShir has accomplished. PLEASE GET READY FOR BaShir (ShirRocka) -Mark Barman (A&R) All Rights Reserved of Copyrights© 2011-12/13