U-God
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Lamont Hawkins better known as U-God (short for Universal God), is an American
rapper
and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan
. He has been with the group since its inception, and is known for having a deep, rhythmic flow that can alternate between being gruff or smooth. He is the group's lowest-pitched member.
, Brooklyn
, New York
. However he moved to Staten Island as a youth. He was originally a beatboxer for fellow Clan member Cappadonna
, as well as being well known friends with future members Method Man
, Inspectah Deck
and childhood friend Raekwon
. Sometime before the members united, U-God was mentored in rap by Cappadonna. He soon became friends with RZA
and Ghostface Killah
, and he began rhyming under the alias Golden Arms, based on the Kung-Fu movie Kid with the Golden Arm
. Later on he changed his name to U-God (which is short for "Universal God of Law"). U-God has also stated that he is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
on April 17, 1992 and was paroled on January 1993. His incarceration prevented him from featuring heavily on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
, his input on the seminal LP consisting of only a short bridge
on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck
" as well as the now-famous opening verse of "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'". Nevertheless, after his release he quickly became known to fans for his rugged flow and bass-like voice on Wu tracks such as "Winter Warz", "Knuckleheadz", "Investigative Reports", and "Black Jesus". He was featured heavily on the group's second album Wu-Tang Forever
on which he was one of only three of the group to get a solo track - "Black Shampoo" (While the others being Inspectah Deck
with "The City", and Ol' Dirty Bastard
with "Dog Shit"). Around this time his young son was accidentally shot and injured, an ordeal the rapper documented on the Wu-Tang Clan track A Better Tomorrow.
in 1999 on Priorty Records, which displayed a wide variety of sounds from gritty blaxploitation
funk
to urgent string sections, and featured guest appearances from several Wu-Tang members and affiliates. It had two singles in "Dat's Gangsta" and "Bizarre". The song "Rumble" was used as the main song for the video game Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style
. Bizarre debuted #7 on the Billboard Hot 100
, but soon after Priority Records was on the verge of shutting down. Still, the album managed to go Gold in sales. Based on the initial success, U-God was able to open his own label, Suppa Nigga Productions.
, was released in 2004 when he temporarily left the Wu-Tang Clan
on Synergy Music. Shortly before the album was released, U-God released a DVD entitled Rise Of A Fallen Soldier. In the DVD, U-God talked about what life was like growing up, how he became an MC, with a behind the scenes outlook on the clan, and his opinions on the current situation of the rap game. The DVD also included a sampler of U-GODZILLA presents the Hillside Scramblers
.
on September 13, 2005. It featured two singles: "Bump" and "You Don't Want To Dance". It featured guest appearances from Leatha Fase as well as Boo Kapone, Squeak Ru, MC Eiht
, and Ebony Burke. The album sold 5,000 units and he had sample clearance problems. Overall it was considered a poor album, and not nearly as good as his debut. He appeared with all the clan members during the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, as well as on tour for the release of their latest album, 8 Diagrams
. U-God then worked on an album titled with BabyGrande recordings, Dopium
. A critically acclaimed mixtape titled "Bring Back God" was released online in November 2008, as a preview to Dopium. He has announced his 4th album entitled 'The Key Note Speaker'.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
and member of the hip hop collective, 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 has been with the group since its inception, and is known for having a deep, rhythmic flow that can alternate between being gruff or smooth. He is the group's lowest-pitched member.
Early life
Hawkins was born in BrownsvilleBrownsville, Brooklyn
Brownsville is a residential neighborhood located in eastern Brooklyn, New York City.The total land area is one square mile, and the ZIP code for the neighborhood is 11212....
, Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. However he moved to Staten Island as a youth. He was originally a beatboxer for fellow Clan member Cappadonna
Cappadonna
Darryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:...
, as well as being well known friends with future members 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...
, 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...
and childhood friend Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
. Sometime before the members united, U-God was mentored in rap by Cappadonna. He soon became friends 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 Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
, and he began rhyming under the alias Golden Arms, based on the Kung-Fu movie Kid with the Golden Arm
Kid with the Golden Arm
Kid With The Golden Arms is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of the few Venom Mob films to include Wei Pai .- Plot :...
. Later on he changed his name to U-God (which is short for "Universal God of Law"). U-God has also stated that he is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) / Wu-Tang Forever
U-God was convicted of criminal possession of controlled substanceDrug possession
Drug possession is the crime of having one or more illegal drugs in one's possession, either for personal use, distribution, sale or otherwise. Illegal drugs fall into different categories and sentences vary depending on the amount, type of drug, circumstances, and jurisdiction.A person has...
on April 17, 1992 and was paroled on January 1993. His incarceration prevented him from featuring heavily on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Enter the Wu-Tang is the debut album of American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released November 9, 1993, on Loud Records and distributed through RCA Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 1992 to 1993 at Firehouse Studio in New York City, and it was mastered at The Hit Factory...
, his input on the seminal LP consisting of only a short bridge
Bridge (music)
In music, especially western popular music, a bridge is a contrasting section which also prepares for the return of the original material section...
on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck
Protect Ya Neck
"Protect Ya Neck" is the debut single by hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. The song is from the group's critically acclaimed first album Enter the Wu-Tang and is one of the group's most popular singles...
" as well as the now-famous opening verse of "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'". Nevertheless, after his release he quickly became known to fans for his rugged flow and bass-like voice on Wu tracks such as "Winter Warz", "Knuckleheadz", "Investigative Reports", and "Black Jesus". He was featured heavily on the group's second album Wu-Tang Forever
Wu-Tang Forever
Wu-Tang Forever is the second studio album of American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released June 3, 1997 on Loud/RCA Records in the United States. Pressed as a double album, it was released after a long run of successful solo projects from various members of the group, and serves as the follow-up...
on which he was one of only three of the group to get a solo track - "Black Shampoo" (While the others being 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...
with "The City", 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...
with "Dog Shit"). Around this time his young son was accidentally shot and injured, an ordeal the rapper documented on the Wu-Tang Clan track A Better Tomorrow.
Golden Arms Redemption
U-God was the eighth (out of nine at the time) member of the group to record a solo album, releasing Golden Arms RedemptionGolden Arms Redemption
Golden Arms Redemption is the solo debut album by Wu-Tang Clan member U-God, an American hip hop musician.-Track listing:-Album chart positions:-Singles chart positions:...
in 1999 on Priorty Records, which displayed a wide variety of sounds from gritty blaxploitation
Blaxploitation
Blaxploitation or blacksploitation is a film genre which emerged in the United States circa 1970. It is considered an ethnic sub-genre of the general category of exploitation films. Blaxploitation films were originally made specifically for an urban black audience, although the genre's audience...
funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
to urgent string sections, and featured guest appearances from several Wu-Tang members and affiliates. It had two singles in "Dat's Gangsta" and "Bizarre". The song "Rumble" was used as the main song for the video game Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style
Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style
Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style - aka Wu-Tang: Taste the Pain in PAL regions - is a four-player, 3D fighting game for the PlayStation. The basis for the game's story and setting is the real-life rap group the Wu-Tang Clan, featuring characters based on their stage personas and the martial arts themes of...
. Bizarre debuted #7 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, but soon after Priority Records was on the verge of shutting down. Still, the album managed to go Gold in sales. Based on the initial success, U-God was able to open his own label, Suppa Nigga Productions.
Hillside Scramblers
Nevertheless in 2002 he released an EP titled "Super Nigga". In addition, U-God formed a clan affiliate group called the Hillside Scramblers that featured his team of Inf Black, Desert Eagle, Letha Fase, Black Ice, Kawz, and King Just. Their debut album, U-GODZILLA presents the Hillside ScramblersU-GODZILLA presents the Hillside Scramblers
U-Godzilla Presents the Hillside Scramblers is the debut album of U-God's group, the Hillside Scramblers. Among its members are King Just, whose 1995 album Mystics of the God is a favorite early Wu-affiliated album...
, was released in 2004 when he temporarily left 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...
on Synergy Music. Shortly before the album was released, U-God released a DVD entitled Rise Of A Fallen Soldier. In the DVD, U-God talked about what life was like growing up, how he became an MC, with a behind the scenes outlook on the clan, and his opinions on the current situation of the rap game. The DVD also included a sampler of U-GODZILLA presents the Hillside Scramblers
U-GODZILLA presents the Hillside Scramblers
U-Godzilla Presents the Hillside Scramblers is the debut album of U-God's group, the Hillside Scramblers. Among its members are King Just, whose 1995 album Mystics of the God is a favorite early Wu-affiliated album...
.
Later career
U-God signed on to Free Agency Recordings, and released his second solo album, titled Mr. XcitementMr. Xcitement
Mr. Xcitement is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member U-God. He left Priority after the label shut down and signed with Free Agency Recordings. It is his first album to feature no production input from the RZA. The only Wu-Tang related appearance on the album is production on one...
on September 13, 2005. It featured two singles: "Bump" and "You Don't Want To Dance". It featured guest appearances from Leatha Fase as well as Boo Kapone, Squeak Ru, MC Eiht
MC Eiht
Aaron Tyler , better known by his stage name MC Eiht, is an American rapper. His stage name was partly inspired by the numeral in KRS-One's name. He chose Eiht for its links to "hood culture", including 8Ball and .38 caliber firearms...
, and Ebony Burke. The album sold 5,000 units and he had sample clearance problems. Overall it was considered a poor album, and not nearly as good as his debut. He appeared with all the clan members during the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, as well as on tour for the release of their latest album, 8 Diagrams
8 Diagrams
8 Diagrams is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released December 11, 2007 on SRC/Universal Motown Records. The album was released three years after the passing of Ol' Dirty Bastard, and six years after the group's previous LP Iron Flag, for which many group members...
. U-God then worked on an album titled with BabyGrande recordings, Dopium
Dopium
Dopium is the third solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member U-God. Guests on the album include Method Man, GZA, Killah Priest, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Jim Jones, Large Professor, Slaine & Sheek Louch.- Track listing :...
. A critically acclaimed mixtape titled "Bring Back God" was released online in November 2008, as a preview to Dopium. He has announced his 4th album entitled 'The Key Note Speaker'.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
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| U.S. 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
U.S. R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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| 1999 | Golden Arms Redemption Golden Arms Redemption Golden Arms Redemption is the solo debut album by Wu-Tang Clan member U-God, an American hip hop musician.-Track listing:-Album chart positions:-Singles chart positions:...
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58 | 15 |
| 2005 | Mr. Xcitement Mr. Xcitement Mr. Xcitement is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member U-God. He left Priority after the label shut down and signed with Free Agency Recordings. It is his first album to feature no production input from the RZA. The only Wu-Tang related appearance on the album is production on one... |
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| 2009 | Dopium Dopium Dopium is the third solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member U-God. Guests on the album include Method Man, GZA, Killah Priest, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Jim Jones, Large Professor, Slaine & Sheek Louch.- Track listing :... |
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| 2011 | The Key Note Speaker
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The Hillside Scramblers
| Year | Title | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
U.S. R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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| 2004 | U-Godzilla Presents the Hillside Scramblers U-GODZILLA presents the Hillside Scramblers U-Godzilla Presents the Hillside Scramblers is the debut album of U-God's group, the Hillside Scramblers. Among its members are King Just, whose 1995 album Mystics of the God is a favorite early Wu-affiliated album...
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Singles
- 1999 "Dat's Gangsta"
- 1999 "Bizarre"
- 2002 "Supa Nigga"
- 2002 "Wildstyle Superfreak"
- 2005 "Bump"
- 2005 "You Don't Want To Dance"
- 2007 "Takem Home"
- 2009 "Train Trussle"
- 2009 "Wu-Tang"
Appearances
- 1995 "Knuckleheadz" (from the RaekwonRaekwonCorey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx) - 1995 "Killa Hill Niggaz" (from the Cypress HillCypress HillCypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
album Cypress Hill III: Temples of BoomCypress Hill III: Temples of Boom-Samples:*"Spark Another Owl"**"Get Out of My Life, Woman" by The New Apocalypse**"The Beautiful and Omniprescent Love" by Azar Lawrence*"Killafornia"**"Pacified" by Rita Jean Bodine*"Illusions"**"Las Vegas Tango" by Gary Burton...
) - 1995 "Investigative Reports" (from the GZAGZAGary Grice , better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American hip hop artist and founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. He has also appeared on his fellow clan members' solo projects and has maintained a successful solo career...
album Liquid SwordsLiquid SwordsLiquid Swords is the second solo studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member GZA, released November 7, 1995, on Geffen Records. Recording sessions for the album began mid-way through 1995 at producer RZA's basement studio in Staten Island New York...
) - 1996 "Black Jesus" & "Winter Warz" (from the Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
album IronmanIronman (album)Ironman is the solo debut album by American hip hop artist and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released October 29, 1996, on Epic Records...
) - 1996 "If It's Allright With You" (from the soundtrackSoundtrackA soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
for the movie The Great White HypeThe Great White HypeThe Great White Hype is a 1996 film directed by Reginald Hudlin. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Berg, Damon Wayans, Jeff Goldblum, Jon Lovitz, Cheech Marin, John Rhys-Davies, Salli Richardson and Jamie Foxx....
) - 1996 "Semi-Automatic Full Rap Metal Jacket" (from High School High (Soundtrack)High School HighHigh School High is a 1996 comedy film about an inner city high school in the Los Angeles, California area, starring Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Mekhi Phifer, Louise Fletcher, Malinda Williams and Brian Hooks...
) - 1997 "Intellectuals" (from the Sunz Of ManSunz of ManSunz of Man is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Hell Razah, 60 Second Assassin, Shabazz the Disciple and Killah Priest. The group's first incarnation also included 7th Ambassador and Supreme...
album The Last Shall Be First) - 1998 "Supa Ninjaz" (from the CappadonnaCappadonnaDarryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:...
album The PillageThe PillageThe Pillage is the debut album of close affiliate and quasi-member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna. It was released on March 24, 1998 by Razor Sharp/Epic Street on Compact disc, vinyl and tape cassette.-Track listing:-See also:...
) - 1998 "Element Of Surprise" (from the La the DarkmanLa the DarkmanAs a teenager in New York City, the Crown Heights, Brooklyn-bred emcee born Lason Jackson negotiated his first deal just as he was finishing high school...
album Heist Of The CenturyHeist Of The CenturyHeist of the Century is the debut album by Wu-Tang Clan affiliate La the Darkman.It features appearances by many Wu-Tang Clan members and affiliates such as Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and U-God, and also features Havoc of Mobb Deep.-Track listing:...
) - 1999 "Grand Prix" & "Longevity" (from the Inspectah DeckInspectah DeckJason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
album Uncontrolled SubstanceUncontrolled SubstanceUncontrolled Substance is the solo debut album by rapper, and Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck. Originally slated for release in 1995, the record was indefinitely postponed after a flood destroyed over 100 beats in RZA's basement, including his original productions for the album...
) - 1999 "Mr. Onsomeothershits" (from the Methods of MayhemMethods Of MayhemMethods of Mayhem is an American rock band formed in 1999 by Tommy Lee, who had temporarily quit his position as Mötley Crüe's drummer.-History:...
album Methods of MayhemMethods Of MayhemMethods of Mayhem is an American rock band formed in 1999 by Tommy Lee, who had temporarily quit his position as Mötley Crüe's drummer.-History:...
) - 1999 "No Exit" (The Loud Rock Remix & The Infamous Hip Rock Version) (from the BlondieBlondie (band)Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s...
single No ExitNo Exit (song)"No Exit" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie. It was the title track from their seventh studio album in 1999 and was released as a single in the U.S. and parts of Europe, but not the U.K.....
) - 2000 "Cherchez La Ghost" (from the Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
album Supreme ClienteleSupreme ClienteleSupreme Clientele is the second studio album of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released January 25, 2000 on Epic Records. The album was recorded at several studios in New York and Florida, with the sessions taking place in 1999...
) - 2001 "Militant" (from the KillarmyKillarmyKillarmy 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....
album Fear, Love & WarFear, Love & WarFear, 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...
) - 2003 "Always NY" (from the MathematicsMathematics (producer)Mathematics, also known as Allah Mathematics, is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan. As well as producing many tracks for the Wu-Tang Clan and for its solo and affiliate projects, Math has released two solo albums.-Biography:Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York Mathematics was...
album Love, Hell & Right) - 2004 "Digi Warfare" (from the Masta KillaMasta KillaJamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
album No Said DateNo Said DateNo Said Date is the solo debut album by Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa, an American hip hop musician. With dark and dramatic beats and samples from martial arts films , the album has a sound reminiscent of Enter the Wu-Tang as it features all nine of the original Wu-Tang Clan members,...
) - 2004 "Rock Steady" (from the Tony TouchTony TouchTony Touch is an American hip hop break dancer, rapper, DJ, producer and actor of Puerto Rican descent.Tony Touch began as a B-boy during the rap music renaissance era of the early 1980s...
album The Piecemaker 2) - 2005 "Break That" (from the MathematicsMathematics (producer)Mathematics, also known as Allah Mathematics, is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan. As well as producing many tracks for the Wu-Tang Clan and for its solo and affiliate projects, Math has released two solo albums.-Biography:Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York Mathematics was...
album The ProblemThe Problem (album)The Problem is an album by Wu-Tang Clan DJ Mathematics. The album was released on 28 June 2005 by the company Nature Sounds. Most tracks feature cameos by members of the Wu-Tang Clan...
) - 2005 "Spot Lite" (from the MathematicsMathematics (producer)Mathematics, also known as Allah Mathematics, is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan. As well as producing many tracks for the Wu-Tang Clan and for its solo and affiliate projects, Math has released two solo albums.-Biography:Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York Mathematics was...
album The ProblemThe Problem (album)The Problem is an album by Wu-Tang Clan DJ Mathematics. The album was released on 28 June 2005 by the company Nature Sounds. Most tracks feature cameos by members of the Wu-Tang Clan...
) - 2005 "Still Grimey" (from the Wu-Tang Meets the Indie CultureWu-Tang Meets The Indie CultureWu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture is an album released October 18, 2005. This album was put together by Bronze Nazareth, who has produced Wu-Tang and others. It includes collaborated tracks by Wu-Tang Clan members, Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, and various other underground hip-hop artists such as...
compilation) - 2006 "No More Tearz" (from the Soular Winds' The Quiet Americans Mixtape)
- 2006 "9 Milli Bros." (from the Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
album FishscaleFishscaleFishScale is the fifth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released March 28, 2006 on Def Jam in the United States. The album features guest appearances from every member of the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as Ghostface Killah's Theodore Unit...
) - 2006 "Handle That" (from the Inspectah DeckInspectah DeckJason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
album The Resident PatientThe Resident PatientThe Resident Patient is the third solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck. Originally put out as a mixtape, its status as an official release is somewhat contested, and it is now generally considered a "street album"--an informal album released somewhat under the radar...
) - 2006 "Iron God Chamber" (from the Masta KillaMasta KillaJamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
album Made In BrooklynMade in BrooklynMade in Brooklyn is the second solo studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa, released on August 8, 2006 on Nature Sounds Records. Recording sessions took place during 2004 to 2006. Production was handled by Pete Rock, Bronze Nazareth, Whyz Ruler and MF Doom, as well as guest appearances...
) - 2006 "The Glide" (from the Method ManMethod ManClifford 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...
album 4:21...The Day After4:21...The Day After4:21 ...The Day After is the fourth studio album by New York City rapper, and Wu-Tang Clan member, Method Man. The album was released on the Def Jam label on August 29, 2006 to mostly positive reviews.-Background:...
) - 2007 "Rec Room Therapy" (from the Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
album The Big Doe RehabThe Big Doe RehabThe Big Doe Rehab is the seventh studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released December 2007 on Def Jam Records.- Album information :The album was released on December 4, 2007...
) - 2010 "Ghetto" (from the Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
album Apollo KidsApollo Kids (album)Apollo Kids is the ninth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan-member Ghostface Killah, released on December 21, 2010 on Def Jam Recordings. The album's first single "2getha Baby" was released on November 8, 2010....
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