Dom Pachino
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Dom Pachino is a rapper of Puerto Rican descent. He is a member of the rap group Killarmy
and also has a solo career. He is also known as P.R. Terrorist, but he has rarely used this name since the September 11, 2001 attacks
afraid that it may be taken the wrong way and affect sales.
He started out by showcasing his talents in public school lunch rooms while urging friends would provide a beat for him by banging on tables with fist and bare knuckles. During that period (Pre - WU-TANG), he ultimately became best friends with RZA's brother, 9th Prince, and would later form the group KILLARMY. He went from rapping in the survival dorms of C-74 and C-76 in Riker’s Island Correctional Facility, while completing his juvenile bid for Gun possession and Assault charges, to making a name for himself locally in the slums of Staten Island's then small hip hop circles in the early 90's.
Experiencing three successful major releases (two through Priority Records, and one through Loud Records) with a debut album that cracked the top ten billboard charts, three world tours with WU-TANG CLAN and countless features on gold albums such as RZA’s first Bobby Digital project and The Swarm Compilation. Riding off the success of his last group album in 2002, Pachino established his own independent record company called Napalm Recordings, which he released a slew of underground mix tapes via online, mom and pop record stores, and digitally. He also completed an international tour headlining venues in the United States, South America, Europe, and Africa.
He has appeared on programs in the USA such as Comedy Central and the Larry Sanders Show. He is now working as a solo artist and producer.
, the Jon Stewart Show
, CSI: NY
, and the Bobby Digital film
by RZA
of the Wu-Tang Clan
.
Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars
Dirty Weaponry
Fear, Love & War
Killarmy
Killarmy is a hip hop group, also known through its affiliation with the Wu-Tang Clan It is one of the earliest and most successful of the many Wu-Tang affiliates along with Sunz of Man....
and also has a solo career. He is also known as P.R. Terrorist, but he has rarely used this name since the September 11, 2001 attacks
September 11, 2001 attacks
The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/119/11 is pronounced "nine eleven". The slash is not part of the pronunciation...
afraid that it may be taken the wrong way and affect sales.
Biography
Born in uptown Manhattan and later moving to Staten Island's Stapleton Projects and starting the 1st Grade while adapting to a more slower pace of life, but still pretty urban in its own right, was a young Latin MC named Dom Pachino a.k.a. P.R. Terrorist.He started out by showcasing his talents in public school lunch rooms while urging friends would provide a beat for him by banging on tables with fist and bare knuckles. During that period (Pre - WU-TANG), he ultimately became best friends with RZA's brother, 9th Prince, and would later form the group KILLARMY. He went from rapping in the survival dorms of C-74 and C-76 in Riker’s Island Correctional Facility, while completing his juvenile bid for Gun possession and Assault charges, to making a name for himself locally in the slums of Staten Island's then small hip hop circles in the early 90's.
Experiencing three successful major releases (two through Priority Records, and one through Loud Records) with a debut album that cracked the top ten billboard charts, three world tours with WU-TANG CLAN and countless features on gold albums such as RZA’s first Bobby Digital project and The Swarm Compilation. Riding off the success of his last group album in 2002, Pachino established his own independent record company called Napalm Recordings, which he released a slew of underground mix tapes via online, mom and pop record stores, and digitally. He also completed an international tour headlining venues in the United States, South America, Europe, and Africa.
He has appeared on programs in the USA such as Comedy Central and the Larry Sanders Show. He is now working as a solo artist and producer.
Acting career
In addition to his music work, Dom Pachino is an actor that has appeared in a number of films, television and cable programs including Gospel Hill is a 2008 film directed and produced by Giancarlo Esposito Starring Danny Glover,Angela Bassett,Samuel L. Jackson, the Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show is a satirical television sitcom that aired from August 1992 to May 1998 on the HBO cable television network in the United States. It starred stand-up comedian Garry Shandling as vain, neurotic talk show host Larry Sanders, and centered on the running of his TV show, and the...
, the Jon Stewart Show
The Jon Stewart Show
The Jon Stewart Show was a short-lived talk show hosted by comedian Jon Stewart on MTV. It premiered in 1993 and became the second highest-rated program on the network behind Beavis and Butt-Head....
, CSI: NY
CSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
, and the Bobby Digital film
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
by RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
of the Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
.
Discography
Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars
Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars is the debut from Wu-Tang affiliate Killarmy. The group consists of six MCs: Killa Sin, Beretta 9, Islord, 9th Prince, P.R. Terrorist , and ShoGun Assasson; and one producer, 4th Disciple, who produced the majority of the album...
- Released: August 5, 1997
- Billboard 200 chart position: #34
- R&B/Hip Hop chart position: #10
- Singles: "Swinging Swords," "Camouflage Ninjas"/"Wake Up,"
"Wu-Renegades"/"Clash of the Titans"
Dirty Weaponry
Dirty Weaponry is the second album by hip-hop group Killarmy, released one year after its debut, Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars. The majority of the album was produced by group member 4th Disciple, with additional production coming from Wu-Elements producer Mathematics...
- Released: August 11, 1998
- Billboard 200 chart position: #40
- R&B/Hip Hop chart position: #13
- Singles: "Red Dawn"/"Where I Rest At," "The Shoot-Out"
Fear, Love & War
Fear, Love & War is the third and Final album by the hip hop group Killarmy, which was released September 11, 2001, on Loud/Relativity Records. The album came three years after its second album, Dirty Weaponry...
- Released: September 11, 2001
- Billboard 200 chart position: #122
- R&B/Hip Hop chart positions: #34
- Singles: "Street Monopoly"/"Monster," "Feel It"/"Militant,"
"Nonchalantly"
| DOM PACHINO SOLO ALBUMS | |||
| Album Title | Album Info | ||
| Terra is Him | 2002 | ||
| Unreleased | 2005 | ||
| Domination | 2006 | ||
| The Arsenal | |||
| 4 Security Reasons | 2006 | ||
| Gunz an Glory: A Soldier Story Gunz an Glory: A Soldier Story Gunz An Glory: A Soldier Story is an album by P.R. Terrorist, who is also known as Dom Pachino. It features production from Falling Down, Dub Sonata, Nawlege and Dom Pachino himself as well as guest appearances by rappers Killa Sin, Shyheim and C-Tera.... (as P.R. Terrorist) | 2006 | ||
| Napalm World (as part of the group Team Napalm) | 2006 | ||
| Rice & Beans | 2007 | ||
| Power Rulez Power Rulez Power Rulez is an album by Wu-Tang Clan affiliate and Killarmy member Dom Pachino. It was made available on November 11, 2008.- Track listing :#Intro#That's a Fact#Shot U Down#Cripple U#War Sindrome#Dig Down#Without Stitches#Duck Tape#Paper... | 2008 | ||
| Tera Iz Him 2 | 2009 | ||
| DOM PACHINO APPEARANCES | |||
| Artists | Track Title(s) | Album | Date/Label |
| Vordul Mega Vordul Mega Rapper Vordul Mega is one-half of underground hip hop duo Cannibal Ox and a member of the hip hop group Atoms Family. Vordul's debut solo album, Revolution Of Yung Havoks, was released in 2004... | Verbal Relaxation (featuring Vordul Mega Vordul Mega Rapper Vordul Mega is one-half of underground hip hop duo Cannibal Ox and a member of the hip hop group Atoms Family. Vordul's debut solo album, Revolution Of Yung Havoks, was released in 2004... and Dom Pachino) | Yung World | 2005 |
| Reavers | Napalm (featuring Dom Pacino, Keith Masters, NLZ) | Terror Firma | 2005 |
Videography
| DOM PACHINO - VIDEOGRAPHY | ||||
| Artist(s) | Album Info | Video Title(s) | Release Date | |
| Killarmy Killarmy Killarmy is a hip hop group, also known through its affiliation with the Wu-Tang Clan It is one of the earliest and most successful of the many Wu-Tang affiliates along with Sunz of Man.... | Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars is the debut from Wu-Tang affiliate Killarmy. The group consists of six MCs: Killa Sin, Beretta 9, Islord, 9th Prince, P.R. Terrorist , and ShoGun Assasson; and one producer, 4th Disciple, who produced the majority of the album... | Swinging Swords Wake Up (featuring Hell Razah Hell Razah Hell Razah is an American rapper, best known as a member of Sunz of Man, an early affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan... , Prodigal Sunn Prodigal Sunn Prodigal Sunn is an American rapper, actor and entrepreneur.- Biography :Prodigal Sunn was the only child of indigenous parents and grew up in Brooklyn. During his youth, Prodigal was known as the ‘Sun of Man’ and was later re-christened "Prodigal Sunn" by childhood friend Killah Priest in... and various Wu-Tang Clan Wu-Tang Clan The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group... cameos) Wu-Renegades (featuring various Wu-Tang Clan Wu-Tang Clan The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group... cameos) | 1997 Loud/Priority/Wu-Tang Records | |
| Killarmy Killarmy Killarmy is a hip hop group, also known through its affiliation with the Wu-Tang Clan It is one of the earliest and most successful of the many Wu-Tang affiliates along with Sunz of Man.... | Dirty Weaponry Dirty Weaponry Dirty Weaponry is the second album by hip-hop group Killarmy, released one year after its debut, Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars. The majority of the album was produced by group member 4th Disciple, with additional production coming from Wu-Elements producer Mathematics... | The Shoot-Out (featuring Rza RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost... ) | 1998 Wu-Tang Records | |
| Killarmy | Fear, Love & War Fear, Love & War Fear, Love & War is the third and Final album by the hip hop group Killarmy, which was released September 11, 2001, on Loud/Relativity Records. The album came three years after its second album, Dirty Weaponry... | Feel It | 2001 | |