Kinetic 9
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Kinetic 9 or Beretta 9 is a member of the hip-hop group Killarmy
, an affiliation of the group Wu-Tang Clan
. He is a originally from Steubenville, Ohio
. 4th Disciple
, another Ohio
native & the group producer of Killarmy introduced Kinetic 9 along with ShoGun Assasson to the group. Through hard work and determination, they became one of the earliest and successful groups that emerged out of the Wu Tang camp in the early 1990s. They went on to record three successful albums Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars
(1997), Dirty Weaponry
(1999) and their latest, Fear, Love & War
(2001).
Kinetic 9 has worked closely with Wu-Tang Clan
’s mastermind RZA
to collaborate on some dynamic songs. He appeared on all three of RZA
’s album. The second album Digital Bullet
is where he exercised his valuable skills by appearing in many songs, i.e. the hit single ”La Rhumba”. Also, Kinetic 9 and RZA fused their talents on the track called “Take Your Sword" which was featured on Afro Samurai
’s soundtrack.
Kinetic 9’s international efforts included touring with RZA
. He also paired off with Killarmy
’s ShoGun Assasson to be the headline of the successful European “Killa Bee” concerts, and paired with other Wu-Tang Clan affiliates. With the warm greeting and support of the European fans, Kinetic 9 plans on continuing and pursuing more overseas dates.
Not only is Kinetic 9 a performer, he has expanded his creative talents into producing. Kinetic 9 has finally started producing for brilliant artists such as Method Man
and Wu-Tang Clan affiliates Freemurda with the hopes of making sounds for other rap lyricists alike.
Kinetic 9 is striving and ready to push his efforts towards a solo album. He recently dropped a mixtape “Kinetic Radio Vol 1” for his loyal fans, which is distributed and available at his shows. A re-mastered version will soon be available for order. And coming soon, Kinetic will drop another mixtape to keep his fan base enthused and satisfied. He is diligently working hard on his solo album for which he aims to highlight his individualism, but parallels the best sounds of his Killarmy and Wu-Tang’s genre.
He has appeared on tracks with artists such as Craig G, RBX, Reef the Lost Cauze, Mr. Bill, Scienz of Life, Block McCloud, Bizz, Midas the Beast, Xavier Naidoo, Diaz, and others, as well as his other Wu-Tang Clan such as Cilvaringz
, Inspectah Deck
, RZA
, Remedy
, Gravediggaz
, Hell Razah
and Northstar
. Kinetic 9 is closely associated with RZA
and has appeared with RZA
and Ol' Dirty Bastard
as a guest on the show America's Next Top Model. He is also a member of the project, Achozen
.
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....
, an affiliation of the group 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...
. He is a originally from Steubenville, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. 4th Disciple
4th Disciple
Selwin Bougard, now known as El-Divine Amir Bey, better known by his stage name 4th Disciple, is a hip hop producer and engineer who was one of the founding members of Killarmy and one of the best-known Wu-Tang-affiliated producers.- Biography :...
, another Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
native & the group producer of Killarmy introduced Kinetic 9 along with ShoGun Assasson to the group. Through hard work and determination, they became one of the earliest and successful groups that emerged out of the Wu Tang camp in the early 1990s. They went on to record three successful albums 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...
(1997), 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...
(1999) and their latest, 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...
(2001).
Kinetic 9 has worked closely with 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...
’s mastermind 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...
to collaborate on some dynamic songs. He appeared on all three of 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...
’s album. The second album Digital Bullet
Digital Bullet
Digital Bullet is the second solo studio album by the American hip hop artist RZA under his pseudonym Bobby Digital, which was released on August 28, 2001...
is where he exercised his valuable skills by appearing in many songs, i.e. the hit single ”La Rhumba”. Also, Kinetic 9 and RZA fused their talents on the track called “Take Your Sword" which was featured on Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai
, also written AFRO SAMURAI, is a Japanese seinen dōjinshi manga series written and illustrated by manga artist Takashi Okazaki. It was originally serialized irregularly in the avant-garde dōjinshi manga magazine Nou Nou Hau from September 1999 to May 2000...
’s soundtrack.
Kinetic 9’s international efforts included touring with 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...
. He also paired off with 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....
’s ShoGun Assasson to be the headline of the successful European “Killa Bee” concerts, and paired with other Wu-Tang Clan affiliates. With the warm greeting and support of the European fans, Kinetic 9 plans on continuing and pursuing more overseas dates.
Not only is Kinetic 9 a performer, he has expanded his creative talents into producing. Kinetic 9 has finally started producing for brilliant artists such as Method Man
Method Man
Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
and Wu-Tang Clan affiliates Freemurda with the hopes of making sounds for other rap lyricists alike.
Kinetic 9 is striving and ready to push his efforts towards a solo album. He recently dropped a mixtape “Kinetic Radio Vol 1” for his loyal fans, which is distributed and available at his shows. A re-mastered version will soon be available for order. And coming soon, Kinetic will drop another mixtape to keep his fan base enthused and satisfied. He is diligently working hard on his solo album for which he aims to highlight his individualism, but parallels the best sounds of his Killarmy and Wu-Tang’s genre.
He has appeared on tracks with artists such as Craig G, RBX, Reef the Lost Cauze, Mr. Bill, Scienz of Life, Block McCloud, Bizz, Midas the Beast, Xavier Naidoo, Diaz, and others, as well as his other Wu-Tang Clan such as Cilvaringz
Cilvaringz
Tarik Azzougarh, better known as Cilvaringz, is a rapper, manager and hip hop producer associated with the Wu-Tang Clan.- Personal :Lives in Marrakech, Morocco...
, Inspectah Deck
Inspectah Deck
Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
, 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...
, Remedy
Remedy (rapper)
Remedy is an emcee and hip-hop producer. He is known for being the first white rapper and the first Jewish rapper to be affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan. He owns and runs Code Red Entertainment, his label which also has released Cappadonna's "The Struggle" album...
, Gravediggaz
Gravediggaz
Gravediggaz is an American hip hop group from New York City, well known for its dark sense of humor and abrasive, menacing soundscapes. The group was formed in 1994 and was effectively a supergroup, bringing together Prince Paul , Frukwan , Too Poetic and RZA...
, 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...
and Northstar
Northstar
Northstar is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the twin brother of Aurora. Through his mutation, Northstar gains superhuman powers, which he uses for the betterment of society...
. Kinetic 9 is closely associated with 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...
and has appeared with 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...
and Ol' Dirty Bastard
Ol' Dirty Bastard
Russell Tyrone Jones was an American rapper and occasional producer, who went by the stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard or simply ODB...
as a guest on the show America's Next Top Model. He is also a member of the project, Achozen
Achozen
Achozen [pronounced: UH-choh-zen] is a project by System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, Wu-Tang Clan member RZA, Killarmy member Kinetic 9, and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Reverend William Burke...
.
Discography
| KILLARMY (GROUP) | |||
| Album Title | Album Info | ||
| 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... |
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| 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... |
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| 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... |
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| KINETIC 9 APPEARANCES | |||
| Artists | Track Title(s) | Album | Date/Label |
| 4th Disciple 4th Disciple Selwin Bougard, now known as El-Divine Amir Bey, better known by his stage name 4th Disciple, is a hip hop producer and engineer who was one of the founding members of Killarmy and one of the best-known Wu-Tang-affiliated producers.- Biography :... | Swordz (featuring Kinetic 9, ShoGun Assasson, Alibastard the 1st) | Best of 740 Vol. 1 | 1995/2007 ChromasWynd/ChamberMusik |
| Bobby Digital 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... | Daily Routine (featuring Kinetic 9) | Bobby Digital in Stereo Bobby Digital in Stereo Bobby Digital in Stereo is the solo debut album by the American hip hop artist RZA, a member of Wu-Tang Clan. It was released on November 24, 1998, and was certified Gold on February 5, 1999, by the RIAA... | 1998 |
| Bobby Digital 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... | Bong Bong (featuring Kinetic 9, Madame Cez) La Rhumba (featuring Kinetic 9, Ndira, Method Man Method Man Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man... , Killa Sin Killa Sin Killa Sin is considered the best-known member of Killarmy and is regarded as one of the most skilled Wu-Tang Clan affiliates.- Biography :Killa Sin has appeared on gold and platinum selling albums from members of the Wu-Tang Clan, on movie soundtracks such as Soul in the Hole and ONYX's Shut 'Em... ) Shady (featuring Kinetic 9, Intrigue) | Digital Bullet Digital Bullet Digital Bullet is the second solo studio album by the American hip hop artist RZA under his pseudonym Bobby Digital, which was released on August 28, 2001... | 2001 |
| Orphanage | Take the Sword Pt. 1 (featuring Kinetic 9 and 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... ) | 2007 | |
| Bobby Digital 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... | Up Again (featuring Kinetic 9) | Digi Snacks Digi Snacks Digi Snacks is the fourth solo studio album by rapper and producer RZA, the third under his Bobby Digital alias. Continuing the story from Digital Bullet, the album was released, on 24 June 2008 on Koch Records... | 2008 |
| Orphanage | Take Sword Pt. III (featuring 60 Second Assassin, Leggezin, Crisis Crisis A crisis is any event that is, or expected to lead to, an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, community or whole society... , Christbearer, Monk Monk (disambiguation) A monk is a person who practices a strict religious and ascetic lifestyle.Monk may also refer to:-People:*Monk , English professional cricketer in the 1790s*Allan Monk , Canadian baritone... , Tre Irie, Bobby Digital 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... , Reverend William Burk) | 2009 | |
| Bizz | Realist Spittin (featuring Kinetic 9 and Bizz) | Prince of Jersey | 2009 Blakglobe |
Videography
| KINETIC 9 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 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.... | 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 |
| Bizz | Prince of Jersey | Realist Spittin (featuring Kinetic 9) | 2009 Blakglobe |