Shae Sparks is a musical artist who creates, performs and releases music that is primarily hip-hop, however occasionally merges with other genres such as pop, rock, and R&B. Shae insists on creating music that serves a purpose and prides herself on taking no shortcuts when it comes to spreading a message. Born in Indianapolis, IN, Shae’s passion for music was cultivated at a young age by her dad, as he too was musically inclined. Shae’s musical journey was fashioned in the church choir, which provided the foundation of what was to come. After her talent was acknowledged and praised by the church’s choir director, Shae did not take her gift lightly. Shae took ownership of a go-getter attitude and found ways to showcase her talents with local and traveling performances. All while trying to make her mark in public, Shae utilized platforms like Youtube to grow an online presence, amassing nearly eighty thousand views showcasing her talents of dancing, singing and rapping.
Shae’s first release, “Young Phenom,” gave Shae a notable presence amongst her classmates and in the local music community. This notoriety allowed Shae to involve her talents in school, songwriting and crafting songs for the school’s TV morning announcements, all which led to capturing the attention of one of Indiana’s biggest news stations for her musical ability. Shae released her first project, The Youngest in Charge in 2019, followed by her self-produced EP Girls Can Too in early 2020. In 2021, Shae delivered two singles, “The People’s Champ,”and “Let it Rock,” with the intention of giving her audience range and showcasing her versatility. In 2022, Shae is continuing to build upon the extensive journey ahead of her, dropping new music while also extending her pen, songwriting and penning songs for herself and other artists. Just barely scratching the surface of a long journey ahead, It’s always “What’s next?” in Shae’s world as she continues to follow her dreams and make them a reality.