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This is a list of musical groups and producers that are affiliated with and receive support from the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. A list of albums released by these artists can be found in the Wu-Tang Discography.
[edit] Producers
[edit] 4th Disciple
Producer from Steubenville, Ohio, who was one of the founding members of Killarmy and one of the best-known Wu-Tang producers. After being the resident turntablist on the Wu-Tang Clan's debut album Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, 4th co-produced several tracks with The RZA on the first three Wu solo albums, including Wu-Gambinos, Guillotine (Swordz), and Damage. He then produced what was at the time only the second Wu-Tang track ever to lack a RZA production credit, when the Killah Priest solo track "B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)" was included on GZA's Liquid Swords. This led to five 4th Disciple productions appearing on the double album Wu-Tang Forever. After producing 15 of the 17 tracks on Killarmy's debut album, Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars, and featuring heavily on the debut albums of Killah Priest (Heavy Mental) and Sunz of Man (The Last Shall be First), 4th's beats continued to appear on the solo work of the Clan members, including Inspectah Deck and Method Man. However, more recently, 4th has been concentrating his production on Killarmy, Sunz of Man, and their immediate affiliates rather than the Clan itself. He released the solo album Steel Valley Project in 1999 and was featured on Freedom of Speech with Hell Razah in 2004, both with limited distribution. Born Selwyn Bougard, also known as Allah Divine, El-Divine Amir Bey. Appears On: "B.I.B.L.E.", GZA, Liquid Swords (1995); "The City", "A Better Tomorrow", "Scary Hours/Cash Still Rules", "Older Gods", "Impossible", Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Forever (1997); Killarmy, Silent Weapons For Silent Wars (1997); "Dangerous Mindz", "The Night The Earth Cried", Gravediggaz, The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel (1998); Killah Priest, Heavy Mental (1998); "Nasty Immigrants", Raekwon & 12 O'Clock, Nutty Professor soundtrack (1998); "Cold", "Illusions", "The Plan", "Not Promised Tomorrow", Sunz Of Man, The Last Shall Be First (1998); "Shaolin What", Method Man, Tical 2000: Judgement Day (1998); "Check for a Nigga," Cappadonna, The Pillage (1998); "Fifth Disciple," "Love." "Element of Surprise," "As the World Turnz," La The Darkman, Heist of the Century (1998); Killarmy, Dirty Weaponry (1999); "9th Chamber", "Grand Prix", Inspectah Deck, Uncontrolled Substance (1999); Killarmy, Fear, Love, & War (2001); "Dancing With Wolves," Killarmy, Wu-Tang Killa Beez: The Sting compilation (2002); "Generation Next," "Burn Bridges," 9th Prince, Grandaddy Flow (2003). Also produced Sunz of Man - "Soldiers of Darkness," "Five Arch Angels," and "Wicked Ways," Cappadonna—"If It's All Right With You."
[edit] Arabian Knight
Producer who played a big role in the creation of GZA's latest two solo albums. Born Sulayman Ansari, also known as Q-Base. Appears On: "High Explosives", Killah Priest, Heavy Mental (1997); "Breaker Breaker", "Stringplay", "Hip Hop Fury", "Victim", "Mic Trippin", GZA, Beneath The Surface (1999); "Musical Chairs", "Our Time", Royal Fam, Yesterday, Today Iz Tomorrow (1997); "Stay In Line", "Sparring Minds", "Fame", "Highway Robbery", GZA, Legend Of The Liquid Sword (2002)
[edit] Bronze Nazareth
A relatively new addition to the Wu-Elements staff, this highly regarded producer and MC met Cilvaringz on the internet, who was impressed by his work and added him to his own production team/label Ringz & Partners, Inc with whom Bronze dropped the internet-only release The Unknown - Death's Birth: The Grip Of Behemoths in 2002. Bronze eventually was asked by RZA to join the Wu's in-house team. Bronze produced most of the 2005 compilation Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture, released on Dreddy Kruger's Think Differently Music label. Bronze has released his solo debut The Great Migration to critical acclaim on Think Differently on May 23, 2006 featuring such other Wu affiliates like Timbo King, Prodigal Sunn, and Killa Sin among others. Born in Michigan. Appears On: Cilvaringz, "In The Ending...", All Star Collection Box: 10 Year Anniversary (2002); RZA, "A Day To God Is 1000 Years", "The Birth", Birth Of A Prince (2003); Afu-Ra, "Living Like That", State Of The Arts (2005); "Introduction", "Lyrical Swords", "Slow Blues", "Think Differently", "ODB Tribute", "Fragments", "Street Corners", "Listen", "Black Dawn", Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture compilation (2005).
[edit] Cilvaringz
Producer from Tilburg, Netherlands, real name Tarik Azzougarh. Joined the Wu-Tang family in 1999, after spending two years flying back and forth to New York in an effort to meet RZA. Also known for his uncompromising, and at times controversial, lyrical content, on tracks such as "Fuck Americcca". Solo debut to be released on March 27, 2007 through Babygrande Records. Albums: I (2007). Appears on: Extince "Dutch Touch", Vitamine E (2001); Remedy "Muslim and a Jew", Code: Red (2002); RZA "Chi Kung", "You'll Never Know", Birth of a Prince (2003); Theodore Unit "Guerrilla Hood", 718 (2004); Inspectah Deck "A Lil' Story" (2006). April 9th will he release his debutalbum "I". 6 years did it take to finish this album. The album features the entire Wu-tang clan.
[edit] John The Baptist
Producer who also manages his own company Deadly Venoms Productions. Born John Hitchman Jr. Appears On: "The Professional", Killah Priest, Heavy Mental (1998); "Crash Your Crew", GZA, Beneath The Surface (1999); "Lay Down", "Knockin At Your Door", U-God, Golden Arms Redemption (1999); "Doe Rae Wu", RZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Kinetic Wu-Tang Killa Beez: The Sting compilation (2002); "Medina 718", "Mic Ammo", Royal Fam, Yesterday, Today, Iz Tomorrow (2000); "People Change", "Bankstaz", Sunz Of Man, Saviorz Day (2002).
[edit] Mathematics
See main article: Mathematics
[edit] Supreme
Originally, Supreme was the primary producer for the Sunz of Man. He produced their demo album (when they were called "Da Last Future"), he also produced some songs on the shelved Sunz of Man album "Nothing New Under the Sun". Supreme is credited to producing the songs "Natural High" and "Israeli News" on the Sunz of Man debut album, "The Last Shall Be First". He recently had a falling out with Sunz of Man and in particular Shabazz the Disciple after he illegally released the albums "The Old Testament" and "The Die EP" without their consent.
[edit] True Master
See main article: True Master
[edit] Y-Kim The Ill-Figure
Considered by many as the black sheep of the Wu-Elements production team, he was the primary producer for the Killa Beez group, Royal Fam, Y-Kim has achieved a cult-following among Wu-Tang fans. He produced the majority of the Royal Fam's shelved album "Black Castle", as well as many contributions to albums from Sunz of Man, Killah Priest and Buddha Monk. Although RZA is credited as producer, it is rumored that he produced the song "What Da Blood Clot?" from Method Man's "Tical".
"Summin Gotz Ta Give", "I Declare War", Royal Fam; "Blessed Are Those", "From Then Till Now", Killah Priest, Heavy Mental (1998); "Army Brickaid", Royal Fam, (2000).
[edit] Groups
[edit] A.I.G. (Allah Is God)
This group debuted on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation with the track "Bronx War Stories" and is composed of Allah Wise and Darkim Be Allah. An album titled "Retaliation Strike" was completed, but remains in the vaults. The non-release of this album caused the group to leave the Wu-Tang stable and pursue an independent route, though they remain on good terms. They finally released their debut Fame Labs Presents in 2005.
[edit] American Cream Team
A group once mentored by Raekwon and believed to consist of Chip Banks (d. 2000), Polite, Kingpin, Baby Thad, Triflyn, Nino, Superb, and Rhyme Recca as well as possibly Raekwon himself (it is unknown whether or not he considered himself a member of the group). Raekwon featured American Cream Team on two songs on his second album Immobilarity and much of that album was produced by the group's inhouse producer Triflyn. The group also made several appearances on mixtapes and compilations, including a track titled "It's Not A Game" on the soundtrack to the film Black & White which was played over the film's credits, and a track on Funkmaster Flex's Sixty Minutes Of Funk Volume III mixtape. Members of the group also made appearances on albums by Rae's fellow Clansmen Ghostface Killah and Method Man. However, after the loss of member Chip Banks in a 2000 shooting, the group split up. On Raekwon's next album The Lex Diamond Story he assembled a new group of young proteges named Ice Water which also included Polite. Like many Wu affiliates, American Cream Team completed an album but it has never been released (the album was even advertised in the liner notes of other Wu-Tang releases).
[edit] Ancient Coins
A Group which consists of Armel, D-Micah, Marcel, Spanky Splash, Devil Destroya and Holy Smokes. Released the Who Got Change? EP on the MP3.com website in 2000.
[edit] The Beggaz
Officially called Tha Beggas.
A group who independently released the single "Supernatural" and debuted internationally on The Swarm compilation with the song "On the Strength" after the passing of founding member Father Lord (Wu Chi) and which has consisted of, at various times, Father Lord, Buda Love, Magic Sword, Ohh Aah Swordsman, Samo Heung, Scorpion, Bolo Gah, Long Fist, Dragon Fly, Long Axe, Short Axe and Jim Kelly. However, after Father Lord died, the group split. Many members have since released various solo and group projects independently via Hidden Aspects Music. Project and groups such as Bolos Kitchen "Blood Sweat and Years" album, Black Lotus "Lotus Notes", Dragon Fly "9000 Miles", Begga Ooh (Ooh Aah) "Renewed History", Yukon Black (Short Axe) "Addiction Services", Long Axe "Lost In Translation". http://hiddenaspects.com/ http://Boloskitchen.net/ http://oohwebpages.com/
[edit] Black Knights
One of the many Wu-affiliates to debut on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation, this Californian group was originally associated with the group North Star (also from California) with whom they recorded as Black Knights Of The North Star. However, the groups have since separated. The group originally consisted of Crisis, Doc Doom, Monk and Holocaust, however Holocaust has since left the group to concentrate on his solo recordings (he has also changed his name to Warcloud). In 2004, the Black Knights released their debut album Every Night Is A Black Knight with limited distribution, and also reunited with North Star for the closing song (titled "Black Knights Of The North Star") on North Star's debut album. In 2005, they re-released their debut to worldwide distribution through CHAMBERMUSIK.Com. Member Doc Doom was shot and killed February 11, 2007.
[edit] Black Market Militia
A group comprised of Killah Priest, Timbo King formerly of Royal Fam, Hell Razah of Sunz Of Man and non Wu-Tang artists Tragedy Khadafi and William Cooper. They released their debut self titled album in 2005, through Nature Sounds Records. Before doing so they released two underground mixtapes, The Black Market Vol. 1, and Vol. 2: Dead Street Scrolls.
[edit] Black Rose Kartel
The group which consist of Baracus (aka Lord Baracus, Aristotle), Daddy Rose, Elohim, Goldie Mack, Nicky Bonds (aka St. Nicolas), Salahudin (aka Saladin Rose) was originally titled the Rose Family or Black Rose Militia, but after a slight change in roster they became better known as Black Rose Kartel. Although their Wu affiliation is unclear, they were once a part of the group United Kingdom. Daddy Rose is a close associate of Killah Priest, and has performed alongside Popa Wu, Timbo King and various members of the Sunz Of Man. All traces of their involvement were left off the retail version of Popa Wu's "Visions of the Tenth Chamber". Salahudin and Daddy Rose are also members of The Maccabees. Their album Rose Kartel Order was released in 2000, on Stargate Worldwide Entertainment.
[edit] Brooklyn Zu
A group comprised of Ol' Dirty Bastard and his close associates 12 O'Clock, Shorty Shitstain, Murdock, Zu Keeper, Silkski and Buddha Monk. First heard on Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Return to the 36 Chambers". The group has made a number of Wu album appearances since, and have also recorded a number of tracks which later appeared on Popa Wu's "Visions of the 10th Chamber". They were once collectively tied with the "old" United Kingdom group. 12 'O' Clock is ODB's younger brother, and Zu Keeper is his cousin. An album is rumored to be coming soon.[citation needed]
[edit] Deadly Venoms
An all-female group originally consisting of N-Tyce, J-Boo, Champ MC, Finesse (formerly of Finesse & Synquis), and Lin Que (formerly Isis, who was affiliated with X-Clan) . A legal dispute with A&M/PolyGram Records and the then-forthcoming merger between the MCA and PolyGram families of labels that formed the Universal Music Group forced its debut album Antidote to remain in its vaults, although the single “One More to Go” b/w “Bomb Threat,” featuring Wu-Tang Clan, was released and the album was later leaked. Linque left the group shortly before the scenario was repeated with its second album, Pretty Thugs, which was never released due to similar label disputes, this time with DreamWorks/Interscope/Universal Records. However, as with Antidote, copies of the record were leaked and a promo CD was actually pressed. Still with Wu-Tang Management, the group, reduced to three with the departure of Finesse for undisclosed business reasons, finally managed to release an album with 2002's Still Standing on Rocks the World Records.
[edit] GP-Wu
A Staten Island group consisting of Down Low Recka, Rubbabandz, June Luva and Ghostface Killah's cousin Pop Da Brown Hornet (real name Arby Tyrone Quinn). Released their debut album Don't Go Against The Grain on MCA Records during the heyday of the Wu-Tang brand in 1998. GP stands for Gladiator Posse. Pop Da Brown Hornet released his debut solo album The Undaground Emperor on 2000, also on MCA.
[edit] Gravediggaz
See main article: Gravediggaz
[edit] Harlem 6
A Group consisting of A.G.R. (Almighty God Rule), Black Jesus, Big Deal/Righteous Born, Will Power, and Yung Man. Group producer Big Deal/Righteous Born has produced tracks for many established names including Havoc, Sade, Onyx, Black Rob, Ice-T, Guru of GangStarr.
[edit] Hillside Scramblers
A Group headed up by U-God during his short period of exile from the Wu-Tang Clan. Also includes King Just, Leathafase, Inf-Black, Kawz, Autumn Rue, Black Ice, & Desert Eagle. Released their debut album, U-Godzilla Presents The Hillside Scramblers, in 2004. The group has since split from affiliation with U-God and are currently involved in a feud with him.
[edit] The Housegang
Under the direction of Wu-Tang Clansman Inspectah Deck this supergroup of underground Wu-Tang affiliates released a mixtape in 2004 entitled "Undadogz". The group is a loose collective primarily headlined by Carlton Fisk, Fes Taylor, Donnie Cash, and La Banga (Y. Million R.I.P.)
[edit] Ice Water Inc.
A Group consisting of Raekwon, Cigar, Polite, Stumik and PC. They featured on Raekwon's third album The Lex Diamond Story.
[edit] KGB (Klik Ga Blow)
Now defunct group consisting of Asiatic (aka Adriatic), DJ Kin (aka Kinny Kin), Ill Knob (aka Knowledge), and Raheem (aka Red). Were close associates of Deadly Venoms.
[edit] Killarmy
See main article: Killarmy
[edit] Maccabeez
Killah Priest's group who were introduced and featured heavily on his sophomore album View From Masada. Originally comprising of Killah Priest, Daddy Rose and Salahudin, the two latter have recently been replaced with Timbo King and Hell Razah. Hot Flamez is also a close affiliate of the group.
[edit] The Manchuz
Affiliated with ODB, Buddha Monk, and the Brooklyn Zu clique.
[edit] M.M.O.
This Wu affiliated group is known by many names such as: The Massive, Money Makin' Outlawz, Money Members Only, Coney Island Gangsters, but is mostly known simply as M.M.O. which consist of Itchy-Fingas (a.k.a. Big Sha), Triggnomm [a.k.a. Trigga], Pearl Handle, Naisha, Louicoinz, Sir Kac-off, 7-Up, Black Az Billy da Kidd, Bam Bam da Bad Man, The First Lady, and Foogie (Trigga's little brother). Some of the members were also members of another group named Gunslinguz and others were considered to be just extended family because it was originally just Trigga and Sha then Naisha and Pearl Handle joined along with others creating a whole new roster. Their albums to date include: "M.M.O. The Operation" released 2000 and "All about the Money" released in 2003 as well as their contribution to the compilation albums "Digital Dartz: The Evil That Men Do"(2001) and "Protect Ya Neck Collection: Volume 1"(2002) which were all released on Protect Ya Neck Records.
[edit] Northstar
A Group consisting of Christ Bearer and Meko The Pharaoh. Used to record with fellow Californian group Black Knights as Black Knights Of The North Star, and indeed the two groups were initially signed as such to Wu-Tang Records. The groups have since split into two separate units, and Northstar released their debut album in 2003, titled Bobby Digital Presents Northstar, which also featured a reunion with Black Knights on the closing song "Black Knights Of The North Star". Their second album West Coast Killa Beez was released in 2005.
[edit] Royal Fam
A group with a seemingly flexible roster, centered around the omnipresent three of Timbo King, Dark Denim and Mikey Jarrett Jr. (of whom Timbo King is the defacto leader). Has included at various times Y-Kim The Ill Figure, Stoneface (now known as ShaRecka), Dreddy Kruger (now Wu-Tang's A&R), Q-Base, Roc & Jahrule. Like so many Wu-Tang affiliates Royal Fam have recorded an album but never had it released; an album titled Black Castle was so near release as to be given a catalogue number yet never saw the light of day beyond a few leaked tracks. Another Royal Fam album titled Yesterday, Today, Iz Tomorrow was leaked in 2000 without the group's knowledge or permission. Days, Months, Yearz was released but is very rare and hard to come across CD. It was announced that on November 22, 2005, Royal Fam would finally release their debut Black Castle through Nature Sounds Records.
[edit] Ruthless Bastards
One of the affiliates introduced on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation, this group is comprised of Apocalipps, Beno, Iron Mic, Sha Gotti, and Truck, with their production being handled mostly by The Blaquesmiths. Like so many Wu-Tang affiliates, completed an album that was scheduled to be released during the 1997-2000 period but which was continually held back by RZA. Eventually the group were so dissatisfied with this treatment that they cut their Wu-Tang business ties and went independent. However, they are believed to still be on relatively good terms with the Wu-Tang camp. They have since released various mixtapes and solo mixtapes.
[edit] Sunz of Man
A Group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Hell Razah, 60-Second Assassin, Shabazz the Disciple and (it is assumed, officially) Killah Priest. Prior to becoming affiliated with Wu-Tang, Sunz were known as Da Last Future and included Shabazz The Disciple and 7th Ambassador but not 60 Second Assassin, and produced by Supreme. 7th Ambassador retired before the group's Wu-affiliated days really got started. They were the first group signed to Wu-Tang Records and released several singles in anticipation to their debut album, "Nothing New Under The Sun". It's been rumored that this album was actually completed (there were several ads on various hip hop magazines such as The Source) and included the songs "No Love Without Hate", "Five Arch Angels", and "Soldiers Of Darkness". It is said that this album had a much darker atmosphere than their official debut album "The Last Shall Be First", with the bulk of the production coming from 4th Disciple and additional beats by The RZA, True Master, Mathematics, Supreme, Y-Kim and Grym Reaper (Gravediggaz). Just prior to the release, the group signed a deal with then major label Red Ant Entertainment and were forced to scrap the project and shelve it in favor to a more listener-friendly sound. They then started to work on "The Last Shall Be First" in 1998, which was met with mixed reactions from longtime fans who were expecting a darker sound. Before the release of this album, both Killah Priest and Shabazz began to clash with Wu leader RZA, both eventually effectively cutting their Wu ties and leaving the group for solo careers. Supreme was kicked out of the group in late 2000, when it was discovered he had been heavily bootlegging the group's music, including leaking a whole album titled The First Testament. Killah Priest, who was absent from the recording of the group's second album proper Saviorz Day in 2002, has began to rediscover his Wu-Tang ties and is expected to work with the group again soon, while Shabazz made his official return to Sunz Of Man in early 2003.
[edit] Discography
- Nothing New Under The Sun (1996)
- The Last Shall Be First (1998)
- The First Testament aka Elements (1999)
- Saviorz Day (2002)
- Freedom Of Speech (2004)
- The Old Testament (2006)
[edit] Theodore Unit
Theodore Unit is a loose amalgamation of various existing Wu-Tang affiliates carrying love for Ghostface Killah. Du-Lilz and Shawn Wiggs (formerly of Othorized F.A.M.), Solomon Childs, Cappadonna, Twiz, Sun God (Ghostface's son) as well as Trife da God and Kryme Life (formerly of the trio T.M.F.) have all been members at various points in time. Currently the lineup is composed of Ghostface Killah, Trife da God, Shawn Wigz, Sun God and Cappadonna. The group first appeared on Ghostface's sophomore album Supreme Clientele, and released their debut album 718 (from the Staten Island area code in which they all reside) in 2004 on Sure Shot Recordings. Solomon Childs left the group for unknown reasons in October 2005.
[edit] T.M.F.
Mentored by Ghostface Killah and signed to his Starks Enterprises label, this group consisted of Trife Da God, Tommy Whispers and Kryme Life. Kryme Life and Trife are now members of Ghostface's new group Theodore Unit, which has effectively superseded T.M.F. Kryme Life in Cooperation with RuffLine Entertainment and Burlington Factory Studios is planning not only a T.M.F. reunion but a solo album entitled "The Kryme Wave" to be released in 2007. Already released on Vermont's RuffLine Label is Kryme Life's demo called "Thugs in da Club"
[edit] Population Click
Alliance of artists inspired by the People Nation alliance of street gangs (Black P. Stones, Vice Lords, Mafia Clan etc.). It was formed in 1995 and consisted of Sunz of Man, Royal Fam, Coins, Black Rose Fam. It was later reorganized into United Kingdom family of artists.
[edit] Wu-Syndicate
A Group from Virginia consisting of Joe Mafia, Myalansky (named after Meyer Lansky) and Napolean that was originally called Crime Syndicate, but changed their name to Wu-Syndicate when they signed to Wu-Tang Records and became Wu affiiated. After debuting on the Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation, their debut album came out on both Wu-Tang Records" and their own label Slot Time Records. However, soon after the release of this album (which was moderately successful, like most Wu affiliate releases in the 1997-1999 period) there was a dispute of unknown origin between the group and Wu-Tang Records and the group have since changed their name to The Syndicate. However, they still have an active publishing deal with RZA. Joe Mafia released his debut album This One in 2002 and founded his own label 58 Diamond West (which includes Black Jesus). Another Syndicate album is planned once Myalansky and Napolean are finished serving unrelated jail sentences, and Myalansky also plans to finish his solo album which he began work on before being incarcerated.
[edit] West Coast Killa Beez
This group is believed to consist of the Black Knights plus several of their proteges (Sandman, Gangsta Wiggles, G-Twin, P.C., the group Black Techs (consisting of P-Nut, Pimp Nasty, Sleep, Big Nut, and the crew's in house producer 6 Mil), and who were introduced on the Black Knights' Every Knight Is A Black Knight LP.
[edit] Zu Ninjaz
Affiliated with ODB, Buddha Monk, K-Blunt, 5ft Hyper Sniper, Raw, Rambo, Popa Chief, Hook Ninja, Ninja Scroll, Shadeed, Black Lantern, Celo, & D.L. and the Brooklyn Zu clique. Released their debut Now Justice in 2004.
[edit] Emcees
[edit] 12 O'Clock
Along with 4th Disciple and others, 12 O'Clock is one of the Wu affiliates whose connections to the group go back to before their fame, and he is in fact Ol' Dirty Bastard's brother. He assisted behind the scenes in the making of the Clan's debut album and has made a few guest appearances on Wu-related albums since, including on the Clan's group album Iron Flag in 2001. His duet with Raekwon, "Nasty Immigrants", was on the soundtrack to the film Nutty Professor in 1998. Member of the Brooklyn Zu clique and also makes up half the duo 2 On The Road with Prodigal Sunn. Birth name D. Turner, also known as Billy Box. Appears On: "Protect Ya Neck II: The Zoo", Ol' Dirty Bastard, Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995); "Wu Blood-Kin", La The Darkman, Heist Of The Century (1998); "Ghetto Syringe", Wu-Syndicate, Wu-Syndicate (1999); "Chrome Wheels", Wu-Tang Clan, Iron Flag (2001); "Rough Cut", GZA, Legend Of The Liquid Sword (2003); "It's My Life" & "Manhunt", Prodigal Sunn Return of the Prodigal Sunn (2005) and Bronze Nazareth's "The Great Migration"
[edit] 9th Prince
One of the founding members of Killarmy, and brother of the RZA, who released his debut album Granddaddy Flow in 2003. Currently incarcerated. Birth name Terrance Hamlin, also goes by the alias Madman & Iron Fingers. Appears On: Killarmy, Silent Weapons For Silent Wars (1997); Gravediggaz, "What's Goin' On?", The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel (1998); Killarmy, Dirty Weaponry (1999); RZA, "Fuck What You Think", Bobby Digital In Stereo (1999); Killarmy, Fear, Love & War (2001).
[edit] Armel
Signed to GZA's small label Liquid Swords Entertainment, Armel is a member of Ancient Coins. He made his first high-profile appearance on the track "Rough Cut" on GZA's album Legend Of The Liquid Sword in 2003. He has since formed a group named A&R with Sharecka of Royal Fam and released their first mixtape, Non-Exclusive Vol. 1 in 2005.
[edit] Beretta 9
MC also known as Kinetic, from Steubenville, Ohio who along with ShoGun Assason was one of two Ohio MCs brought into Killarmy by fellow Ohio native 4th Disciple. It has been announced that Beretta 9 will start recording his solo album. Featured on RZA's minor hit "La Rhumba". Appears On: Killarmy, Silent Weapons For Silent Wars (1997); Killarmy, Dirty Weaponry (1999); Inspectah Deck, "9th Chamber", Uncontrolled Substance (1999); RZA, "Project Talk", Bobby Digital In Stereo (1999); Killarmy, Fear, Love & War (2001); RZA, "La Rhumba", Digital Bullet (2001); RZA, "Chi Kung", "Cherry Range", Birth Of A Prince (2003).
[edit] Black Jesus
Member of Harlem 6 who as well as being Wu-Tang affiliated is also affiliated with GangStarr. Released his first solo album TGSNT in 2005.
[edit] Buddha Monk
Member of ODB-affiliated Brooklyn Zu. Released his solo album, Prophecy, in 1999.
As well as an MC, Buddha Monk is also a producer. He is what the RZA is to the Wu-Tang Clan and Clan-members, to Brooklyn Zu, Zu Ninjaz, The Manchuz, and other Brooklyn Zu affiliated groups and artists. His appearances along with Lazer Life on Ratatat's Mixtape Volume 2 helped cement the R's lock on the purveyors of electro beats dominating the new NY sound.
[edit] Cappadonna
See main article: Cappadonna
[edit] Carlton Fisk
MC who named himself after the famed baseball player. Made appearances on Method Man's "P.L.O. Style" and "Mr. Sandman" from Tical, did a few radio freestyles with Clan members then remained silent for almost a decade until reappearing on Inspectah Deck's 2004 compilation album Undadogz. It was widely speculated that he and Streetlife were in fact the same person; this is not the case, and the two in fact collaborated on Streetlife's Street Education album in 2005. It turned out that Fisk had not been able to record because he was incarcerated. He is now a member of Wu-Tang member Inspectah Deck's side project the Housegang. He also appeared on a track of Method Man's 2006 release, 4:21...The Day After.
[edit] Cilvaringz
This Moroccan-Dutch rapper initially made himself known to the group after jumping on stage during a Clan concert in Amsterdam and delivering a freestyle that impressed the group members. He was eventually invited backstage after the show by RZA, but in the end was refused admittance by venue security. Cilvaringz subsequently put a lot of effort into getting his demo tape heard by RZA, including making several trips to New York and waiting for hours in front of his office. Eventually, with help from RZA's sister Sophia Diggs, the tape finally was heard by RZA himself, who was impressed and signed him to his Wu-Tang International label. He has since made appearances on several Wu-Tang projects, including the RZA's own Birth Of A Prince and Digital Bullet LPs. His debut album, produced entirely by the Wu-Elements and featuring several Clan members, has been delayed numerous times, but is currently scheduled for release in early 2007. Birth name is Tarik Azzougarh, born in Dordrecht, Holland. Appears On: "Cousins", RZA, Digital Bullet (European version only) (2001); "You'll Never Know", "Chi Kung", RZA, Birth Of A Prince (2002).
[edit] Daddy Rose
Maccabees & Black Rose Kartel MC and producer. He grew up with The RZA, GZA, and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Daddy Rose is currently on lock down. Other Names: El Shabar. Groups Affliations: Black Rose Kartel / Maccabeez / United Kingdom aka Population Click.
[edit] Dom Pachino
Killarmy MC also known as P.R. (Puerto Rican) Terrorist (a name rarely used since the September 11 attacks). Has released five solo albums; Tera Iz Him, Unreleased, Domination, The Arsenal and 4 Security Reasons. Following Killarmy he formed the group Team Napalm who released Napalm World and The Invasion and have since disbanded from their original line-up. Dom Pachino has also organized two compilations involving Wu-affiliated artists entitled Operation Warface and The Grunge. He has also released a DVD titled Life of a Performer and a Best of Dom Pachino CD. His newest album, released in late 2006 is entitled Gunz N Glory.
[edit] Dreddy Kruger
Affiliated at one time with both United Kingdom and Royal Fam but now virtually retired from rapping, concentrating his attention on being the A&R for most Wu-Tang members. Heavily involved with the Wu-Tang's business and promotion, while running his own label Think Differently Music. Think Differently released the compilation Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture on October 18, 2005, which featured Wu-Tang members and affiliates collaborating with well-known independent/underground hip hop artists. Birth name James Dockery.
[edit] Free Murda
He's the son of Popa Wu and cousin of RZA and GZA. He has come to represent the new generation of Wu-Tang. He debuted in 1999 on Popa Wu's Visions of the 10th Chamber with his partner Shacronz as the Cuffie Crime Family or 'CCF Division', the two are also featured on the Wu-Tang Killa Beez 2002 album The Sting ("Hatin' Don't Pay"), RZA's album Birth of a Prince ("We Pop", "The Drop Off" and "Wherever I Go") Prodigal Sunn's 2005 album Return Of The Prodigal Sunn, and Think Differently's 2005 release Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture ("Cars On The Interstate"). Free Murda also appears on the Derailed Original Soundtrack ("Really Want None"), Cappadonna's album The Yin & The Yang ("Revenge"), Northstar's self-titled album ("We Got It" and "See Me"), and most recently on Masta Killa's Made In Brooklyn on the track "East MCs".
[edit] Hell Razah
See main article: Hell Razah
[edit] Islord
Member of Killarmy, he was absent for most of the recording of their debut album "Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars" due to incarceration. A Five Percenter like all of Killarmy, the first three letters of his name (I, S, L) are also the first three letters in of the religion they claim adherence to, Islam. Therefore, the name Islord is a fusion between the terms "Islam" and "lord." Birth name R. Stevenson, also known as Thief of Baghdad. Appears on two tracks from Bobby Digital In Stereo and the song "Holy Water" from Dom Pachino's Unreleased solo album.
[edit] Jamie Sommers
Female MC who appeared on Ghostface Killah's "Wildflower" from the Ironman album and RZA's two Bobby Digital albums and was signed to Razor Sharp Records. Also RZA's baby mother.
[edit] Killa Sin
Probably the best-known member of Killarmy, Killa Sin is the brother of Oli "Power" Grant. Real name Jeryl Grant. Appears On: Killarmy, Silent Weapons For Silent Wars (1997); La The Darkman, "Heist Of The Century", Heist Of The Century (1998); Method Man, "Spazzola", Tical 2000: Judgement Day (1998); Killarmy, Dirty Weaponry (1999); RZA, "Terrorist", Bobby Digital In Stereo (1999); Inspectah Deck, "7th Chamber", Uncontrolled Substance (1999); RZA, "Fools", "La Rhumba", Digital Bullet (2001); Killarmy, Fear, Love & War (2001), Ghostface Killah, "Strawberry", Bulletproof Wallets (2002); Inspectah Deck, "Framed", The Movement (2003), Bronze Nazareth "The Great Migration", Masta Killa "East MC's" (2006), Ghostface Killah "Guns N' Razors" from More Fish.
[edit] Killah Priest
See main article: Killah Priest
[edit] King Just
A half African American/Native American Staten Island MC who gained recognition for his hit single "Warrior's Drum" during the mid 1990s. He is currently a part of the group Hillside Scramblerz. He has released three albums: Mystics of the God, No Power on Earth, and Go in on 'em.
[edit] La the Darkman
One of the best-known Wu affiliates and considers himself to be the "12th member" of the Clan. His debut album Heist Of The Century was one of the first affiliate LPs in 1998 and featured several appearances by the Clan members themselves. Also notable for having recorded several times and developed a friendship with the virtual hip hop pariah Vanilla Ice. His long-awaited followup album is due for release in 2006, through Think Differently Music. Birth name Lason Jackson, also known as Lashaun, Triple Darkness and La Traficante. La the Darkman is also the older brother of Willie The Kid, who is signed to Aphilliates Music Group, owned by DJ Drama, DJ Don Cannon and DJ Sense. They released a mixtape called Dead Presidents with AMG in 2006.
[edit] Lounge Lo
An Othorized F.A.M. MC whose other names are Lounge Mode or Lounger was formally signed to Code Red Entertainment. Lounge has been connected with the Wu since their very beginning his earliest reference was on GZA's "Pass The Bone".
[edit] Neek Rusher
Songwriter/producer who collaborated with Raekwon from Wu Tang Clan for "Time Has Come".
[edit] Popa Wu
The father of Wu-offshoots ShaCronz and Free Murda and an expert on the philosophy of the Five Percent Nation, Popa Wu can be heard giving teachings on Wu-Tang tracks such as "North Star", "Black Jesus", "All I Got Is You", "The Blessing", and "Wu-Revolution". He released a solo album titled Visions Of The 10th Chamber in 2000, which was effectively a compilation of Wu-affiliated artists (including LA The Darkman, Method Man & Ol' Dirty Bastard) with regular interjections from Popa Wu himself. Was recently featured on "Older Gods pt.2" from Masta Killa's second LP, Made in Brooklyn. Also goes by the name of Freedom Born.
[edit] Prodigal Sunn
Sunz Of Man MC and cousin of RZA. With 12 O'Clock makes up the duo Two On Da Road. Birth name Vergil Ruff. Albums: Return Of The Prodigal Sunn (2005). Appears On: Killarmy, "Wake Up", (1997); Sunz Of Man, The Last Shall Be First, (1999); Gravediggaz, "False Things Must Perish", Nightmare In A Minor (2001), "Dancing With Wolves" Wu-Tang Killa Beez: The Sting compilation, (2002); Ghostface Killah, "Street Chemistry", Bulletproof Wallets (2002); Sunz Of Man, Saviorz Day, (2003); RZA, "The Whistle", Birth Of A Prince (2003); "Whatever", Masta Killa, No Said Date (2004).
[edit] Remedy
Both the first white and the first Jewish Wu-Tang affiliate, MC-producer Remedy (born Ross Filler in 1972) is a native of Staten Island, New York. After emerging with the “Seen it All”/“Everything is Real” 12-inch single, Remedy appeared on the 1997 Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm compilation with his track "Never Again", a song about the Holocaust. This track remains his best-known work as well as his most highly regarded, and appeared on both his debut album, The Genuine Article, from 2001, and its follow-up, Code Red, from 2003 (Remedy considers the track to be effectively his signature theme song). Code Red included a track about the 9/11 attacks, as well as “A Muslim and a Jew,” which featured Remedy and fellow Wu-Tang affiliate Cilvaringz (a Muslim) rapping as representatives of their respective sides in the Palestinian/Israel conflict (with Wu-Tang leader The RZA acting as mediator). He runs Code Red Entertainment, which also houses Cappadonna.
[edit] Shabazz the Disciple
A Red Hook, Brooklyn native discovered by the RZA prior to the release of Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, and gets a shoutout on the intro to "Clan In Da Front" on that album. He was originally a member of Sunz Of Man in their pre-Wu days when they were known as Da Last Future and produced entirely by Supreme. After hooking up with the Wu-Tang, Shabazz made two guest appearances on the first Gravediggaz album 6 Feet Deep then signed to the GZA Entertainment management agency. He remained an official member of Sunz Of Man until just before the group released its debut LP The Last Shall Be First; his best-known solo track "Death be the Penalty" was originally intended to be a Sunz of Man track on the B-side to their single "Soldiers of Darkness," but the other members were so impressed with his contribution he was given the track for himself. This track was met with mixed emotions mainly because many felt it was extremely self rightous and incredibly hypocritical. After GZA Entertainment dissolved Shabazz's Wu affiliation (along with the affiliation of his close friend Killah Priest, also a GZA Entertainment refugee) began to wane. Around this 1996/1997 period, Priest and Shabazz both began to clash with RZA, and both had since all but cut their Wu-Tang ties. After unsuccessful attempts by the pair to create new post-Wu Tang crews (Priest proposed a crew called the Maccabees which would include himself, Shabazz and Timbo King among others, while Shabazz proposed a group including himself and Priest called the Sunz Of Thunder) they both effectively went their separate ways, recording solo projects and in Shabazz's case recording as Celestial Souljaz with his cousin Freestyle (of non-Wu Tang crew The Arsonists). In recent years, Shabazz has began to rediscover his Wu-Tang roots and performed on the recent Killa Beez tour as well as doing shows in Europe with Killah Priest (who has also recently been repairing his links with the Wu-Tang). After the death of Poetic, he as been rumored to be part of a new incarnation of Gravediggaz though Prince Paul has stated that a revival of the group is unlikely. He also announced in early 2003 that he has returned to Sunz Of Man as an official member. Finally released his solo debut The Book of Shabazz in 2004. Two years later he returned with The Passion of the Hood Christ in mid-2006. Appears on "Diary of a Madman", "Graveyard Chamber," Gravediggaz, 6 Feet Deep (Niggamortis) (1994); "Elimination Process", Gravediggaz, The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel (1998).
[edit] ShoGun Assason
Killarmy MC and occasional producer, rumored to be the next Killarmy MC to release a solo album. Birth name Jamal Alexander.
[edit] Shyheim
MC who was only 14 when he released his debut album in 1994. Shyheim AKA the Rugged Child received a shout-out on RZA's intro to "Clan In Da Front" off 36 Chambers. At the age of 15,he also appeared in an 1995 concert (Live At The Garden) in New York City, with The Notorious B.I.G. and 2 Pac. Shyheim also starred in an online reality show called Real Talk in 2004, and has acted in several movies, including The Preacher's Wife. He also appeared as a main character in the music video for TLC's #1 hit single "Waterfalls." Real name Shyheim Dionel Franklin, he was born in Brooklyn but raised in Staten Island. He is also known as The Rugged Child, Manchild and Micky Knos. Discography: AKA The Rugged Child (1994); The Lost Generation (1996); Manchild (1999); The Greatest Story Never Told (2004).
[edit] Solomon Childs
Close associate of Ghostface, as well as Cappadonna and Remedy's Code Red crew. He was a member of Ghostface's group Theodore Unit until October 2005, when he left the group for undisclosed reasons. An unauthorized 11 track album titled King Of New York leaked onto the internet in 2001. His official mixtape Funeral Talk was released in 2005, through CHAMBERMUSIK and he has since signed a major label deal with Wu Music Group, to release his first official solo; My Motion Picture. Also known as Killa Bamz.
[edit] Streetlife
See main article:Streetlife
[edit] Sun God
He is Ghostface Killah's eldest son, he appears twice on his album More Fish in "Miguel Sanchez" and "Street Opera". Whether he will appear on Ghostface's upcoming album, Swift & Changeable, or do any solo work is currently unknown. He is signed to Starks Enterprises, his father's label.
[edit] Timbo King
The best-known member and leader of Royal Fam. Released an EP titled "United We Slam" in 1994 with producer Spark 950. Formed the group 56 Platoon in 2005, along with some other Royal Fam refugees. Can be seen in the Forrest Whitaker film Ghostdog:Way Of The Samurai in the cypher in the park scene over the instrumental to "Ice Cream" with the lines "jumpin sharp fences, dodging police radar sensors". Has his own label, Fortknox, on which he plans to release a debut solo album. Birth name Timothy Drayton.
[edit] Trife Da God
Born Theo Bailey. Protege and close associate of Ghostface, and part of both of his protege groups T.M.F. and Theodore Unit. In November 2005 he released the album Put It On The Line with Ghostface, packaged with a DVD of Ghostface in concert. He has also appeared on the early 2006 Ghostface album Fishscale on the tracks "Be Easy," "Clipse of Doom", "Jellyfish", and "Dogs of War" as well as on "Miguel Sanchez", "Guns N' Razors", "Good", "Josephine (Remix)" and "Grew Up Hard" from Ghostface's late 2006 album More Fish.
[edit] Warcloud
Former member of the Black Knights, who had a relatively conventional style in his early days with the group as Holocaust, with his departure he adopted several new monikers including Warcloud, Alacatraz and most recently Robot Tank also drastically changed his style to a more avant-garde free association verse incorporating allusions to classical literature (especially horror, children's stories and poems) urban legends, myths, western Americana and to a lesser degree popular culture.
Discography: Nightmares That Surface From The Shallow Sleep (2002); Smuggling Booze In The Graveyard (2002); Blue Sky Black Death presents: The Holocaust (2006).
[edit] Young Justice
GZA's teenage son, first appeared on the intro to his father's Legend Of The Liquid Sword album then released a cover of his father's "Killa Hills 10304". Also appears, with Lord Jamar's and ODB's sons, on Lord Jamar's The 5% Album. Signed to Liquid Swords Entertainment and hoping to release an album soon.
[edit] Singers
[edit] Allah Real
Al Green-style singer who has made appearances on Ghostface Killah's The Pretty Toney Album, Masta Killa's debut No Said Date as well as both Mathematics albums. He released his mixtape Real Estate in 2005 through CHAMBERMUSIK.
[edit] Blue Raspberry
Discovered by the Clan working in a casino, Blue Raspberry emerged as the group's in-house female vocalist during the first round of Wu-Tang solo projects. She added vocals to tracks on Method Man's Tical and Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, but seemed to have her position somewhat usurped by Tekitha on the Clan's second album Wu-Tang Forever. Nevertheless, she has continued to appear on Wu projects including Method Man & Redman's Blackout! and the Ghost Dog soundtrack. A solo album was scheduled for 1999 and is known to have been completed (titled either Black Shampoo or Blunted Soul) but it was not released. Blue Raspberry finally debuted as a solo artist in 2005, releasing the album Out Of The Blue through the semi-official Wu-Tang website Chambermusik.com. Her stage name was given to her by Killah Priest, who said she reminded him of a blue raspberry. Appears On: "Release Yo' Delf", "Mr. Sandman", "Stimulation", Method Man, Tical (1994); "Rainy Dayz", "Glaciers Of Ice", Raekwon, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (1995); "What's Goin' On", Gravediggaz,The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel (1998); "Young Hearts", Cappadonna,The Pillage (1998); "Cereal Killer", Method Man & Redman, Blackout! (1999); "Strange Eyes", "4 Sho Sho" Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - The Album (1999); "Killa Beez" Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Sting compilation, (2002); Has since appeared on the single called "The Winter" off of Connecticut rapper Apathy's album entitled "Eastern Philosophy (2006)."
[edit] Suga Bang Bang
Reggae artist who appeared on the Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - The Album compilation and is affiliated with the new United Kingdom click. Performed the chorus of "In The Hood" from the Wu-Tang Clan's Iron Flag album. He was On song called Cameo Afro with two Legends Big Daddy Kane & GZA from The RZA Presents: Afro Samurai OST.
[edit] Tekitha
Female vocalist who appeared to take the role of Wu-Tang in-house singer (previously filled by Blue Raspberry) for Wu-Tang Forever, on which she also got a solo track titled "Second Coming". Also filled in for the unavailable Mary J. Blige in the video for Ghostface Killah's "All I Got Is You". Initially signed to RZA's Razor Sharp Records and then to Ghostface's Starks Enterprise. Believed to have completed a solo album, but like many other affiliates, has not had it released. Continues to make guest appearances on Wu-Tang projects such as Raekwon's The Lex Diamonds Story (though the role of in-house singer was filled by Madame D on 2001's Iron Flag) and has also collaborated with other non-Wu artists including KRS-One and Armand Van Helden. Can rap as well as sing, as heard on Cappadonna's "Pump Your Fist" and RZA's "Mantis". Appears On: "Impossible", "Little Ghetto Boys", "Second Coming", Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Forever (1997); "One Step", Killah Priest, Heavy Mental (1997); "Pump Your Fist", "Black Boy", Cappadonna, The Pillage (1997); "All That I Got Is You (Video Version)", Ghostface Killah (1997); "Soul In The Hole", Wu-Tang Killa Bees, Soul In The Hole soundtrack (1998); LA the Darkman - Street Life feat. Tekitha, "Mantis", RZA, Bobby Digital In Stereo (1999); "Walking Through The Darkness", Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - The Album (1999); "Mother Earth", Armand Van Helden, 2 Future 4 U (1999); "Build Strong", RZA, Digital Bullet (2001); "Walking Through The Darkness", Ghostface Killah, Bulletproof Wallets (2002); "Once Upon A Time", Raekwon, The Lex Diamonds Story (2003); "Survivin'", KRS-One, Kristyles (2003).
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