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Sharaya J may not have won The Four, but the runner-up may be turning into a rising rap star. - Talent Recap
She defeated challenge after challenge on FOX's "The Four" holding her seat all the way from episode one to the finale. This was a first in the show's history. - Good Day Atlanta
Sharaya J is still in the running to win ‘The Four’ season 2, and she’s got a voice that demands to be heard. - HOLLYWOOD LIFE
"I want her to win," he adds with a laugh. "I think she's incredible. Regardless of that, she's so talented. I don't see anyone coming in and beating her, at all." - Entertainment Tonight
“I’m chasing the dream and fighting for my life,” - AJC
Rapper, Dancer and Actress Sharaya J released a visual to Wild Thoughts, a remix...Sharaya continues to prove her rap skills and star power. - The BLACK Media
Ambitious choreography and sharp rap contribute to the energy of her performance and videos, and confirm her role as an artist consistently looking to push the boundaries. - Schön
We’ve gotten into formation, taken a seat at the table, while awakening our love for melodies pure and true. It seems as if all these events were put in motion to celebrate the forthcoming of Sharaya J, an MC and a songwriter who looks and sounds like nothing else currently in the game. - OKAYPLAYER
As the second artist taken under Missy Elliott’s wing, since R&B’s sweetheart Aaliyah, Sharaya J makes musical advancements as the newly favored emcee. - KONTROL Girl
FRESH TALENT, ON THE RISE…CULTURE OF M·A·C BREAKS DOWN JUST WHY WE LOVE THE LATEST SCENE STEALERS AND STYLE LEADERS - M.A.C Cosmetics (Culture Section)
In a world of carbon-copied cuteness, filtered realness and tap-for-sound talent, Sharaya J. makes us long for that old thing back and she’s obliged to give us something we can feel. - Uptown Magazine
"I want to uplift women, and show them that we
can be out here, and be successful, and have
careers, and be alpha females. I want to show
that it’s okay. We need women out there saying
‘It’s okay to be great. It’s okay to run businesses.’”
"I try to stay true, and I try to encourage other people to do just that..."
Sharaya J is a force to be reckoned with – the rapper, choreographer and blue-haired style icon is signed to Missy Elliott’s own label. Here, she shares her favorite Instagram accounts. -H&M Life
The icon and her favorite rising rapper are on a serious mission to make music less serious... - The Fader
Rocking a Smurf-blue gumby and brandishing a braggadocious around-the-way-girl swag that you can't help but feel, The New Jersey based artist and protégée of Missy Elliott is unapologetically "Banji"... - Centric TV
The rapper and Missy Elliott protégé is bringing back the glory days of '90s female emcees. - NY Mag/The Cut
Continuing with this year’s installment, they’ve chosen Sharaya J as their musically inclined co-star. While these videos possibly give you a taste of Wang’s selection for his brand’s ambassadors in the realm of music and beyond, it also adds a sprinkling of humor.
Sharaya J is electric and hilarious with booming bars and dance moves to match in Alexander Wangs New Campaign where Missy Elliotts artist stars opposite of Chis Kattan as Mango.
Harper’s Bazaar's Derek Blasberg as himself covering Mango's new rival Sharaya J...There are many more fabulous moments, including a pose-off, some shade throwing, and, of course, a music video.
Hot off a recent sickening performance at New York City's Luxx Ball...she's a rapper, dancer, choreographer, fashion trend setter, but most of all...she's BANJI!
20 of 2014's brightest stars share their hopes for the year ahead in 14 words
Missy Elliott knows how to pick ’em. Peep her latest protégé, Hawaiian-born Banji girl Sharaya J
There's an amazing buzz surrounding the name Sharaya J. And it's no wonder. The name belongs to an undeniable talent, topped with a quirky sense of style and beauty.
-Off The Hook Magazine (Issue 3)
We'd never heard of Sharaya J -- the Hawaiian-born rapper signed to Missy Elliott's label, The Goldmine Inc. -- before today, but her new song "Smash Up the Place" has us wanting way, way more.
If you want intense vibes with impeccable lyricism then you’ll easily fall in love with Sharaya J...Find out why this jersey-bred rapper is our Vixen approved next artist on the rise.
“BANJI” is a great deal more than a high-energy hip-hop anthem...Sharaya J shows her true colors to SoulTrain.com in this edition of Sound Check.
Sharaya’s debut single, “BANJI,” isn’t just about the music. She says it’s a movement as BANJI is an acronym for, “Be Authentic Never Jeopardize Individuality.”
"Missy tells us why we should pay attention to her latest protégée, NJ rapper Sharaya J"
"The same thing that intrigued Missy Elliott, when she first saw the blue-haired Sharaya J is the same thing that draws us into the dancing pop artist. Her debut video “Banji” showcases not only her vibrant blue hair, but highlights her dance skills and funky presence!"
"B.A.N.J.I", a phrase and song that is taking the Hip Hop world by storm is looked at as being the biggest hit out there this summer..."
"A true fan of music, artist Sharaya J seems to have all the right components to a stellar future in the music industry."
"Her fresh style mixed with a very successful background in dance is going to shoot this rising star and up-coming female rapper beyond the moon."
"Sharaya J doesn’t look or sound like any other artist that’s out right now; and that’s a good thing. In an industry where artists seemingly come from a cookie cutter mold, it’s refreshing to have artists willing to express their individuality."
"Jersey Club, the state's home grown electronic dance music, is all about the dancefloor. A lot of the moves in Sharaya J's "Banji" video stem from that scene. Along with her Banji Babez, Sharaya brings dance moves such as, "sexy walk," "da patty cake" and "flexin"."
"Sharaya J was coached to be like the type of well-rounded, versatile artist that is a rarity in this day and age and it shows. From her image (which, while wild and fun, is obviously something carefully crafted by her) to her professionalism, this chick is the real deal."
"You could tell that Sharaya is definitely cut from the same cloth as Missy Elliott."