SongVault Artist Profile

Sharif's popularity as an artist is rooted in his innovative sound, distinctive airy voice, and electrifying stage presence. His music is smart poetry, an appealingly inventive blend of edgy emo sounds with likable pop rhythms. Heidi Drockelman of Indie Music Magazine proclaims that "Sharif's vocals soar throughout," and that his songs are bursting "with strong, confident vocals and lyrical content." Performing more that 250 shows last year, Sharif has built a solid fan base throughout the US and beyond.

For his latest record, 'Surrogate Lovers,' Sharif recruited members of Whiskeytown, Jason Mraz & David Gray. Two songs were soon picked up by the popular rock compilations "Station Break"&"Decent Xposure" while other songs have been featured in hit TV shows like "South of Nowhere" & "No Reservations."