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Ayatollah (producer)
Lamont Dorrell, known as Ayatollah, is a hip-hop record producer from Queens, New York was born on March 8, 1971. Who has produced for predominantly New York-based rappers including Mos Def, Talib Kweli, R.A. the Rugged Man, Tragedy Khadafi, Wordsworth, Vast Aire, Afu-Ra, Guru, M.O.P., Inspectah Deck, Cormega, Ghostface Killah as well as many others. R.A. the Rugged Man had said in an interview that he was the first person to ever buy a beat from Ayatollah. Broadly speaking Ayatollah's production encompasses a soulful, authentic east coast hip-hop sound which has brought him steady success and acclaim since the late 1990s. Biography Ayatollah first received mainstream recognition after producing Rawkus rapper Mos Def's hit " Ms. Fat Booty", the first single off his ''Black on Both Sides'' album;Strock, Owen (2005)Ayatollah ''Now Playing'', ''CMJ New Music Monthly'', Issue 137, 2005, p. 40, retrieved 2010-02-05 whilst subsequently receiving a gold plaque for probably his most we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Organized Konfusion
Organizing or organized may refer to: * Organizing (management), a process of coordinating task goals and activities to resources * Community organizing, in which communities come together to act in their shared self-interest * Professional organizing, an industry build around creating organizational systems for individuals and businesses * Union organizing, the process of establishing trade unions ** Organizing Institute, a unit within the Organizing and Field Services Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) ** Organizing model, a broad conception of organizations such as trade unions * Organizing principle, a core assumption from which everything else by proximity can derive a classification or a value * Organizing vision, a term developed by E. Burton Swanson and Neil Ramiller that defines how a vision is formed, a vision of how to organize structures and processes in regard to an information systems innovation * ''Organi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Widowmaker (record Production Group)
Widow maker, widow-maker or widowmaker may refer to: Common usage * Widowmaker (forestry), any loose overhead debris such as limbs or tree tops that may fall at any time * Widow maker (medicine), a nickname used to describe a highly stenotic left main coronary artery or proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery of the heart, which is very often fatal Entertainment Film and television * '' K-19: The Widowmaker'', a 2002 historical submarine film * Widowmaker Cave, a fictional cave in the ''Northern Exposure'' episode "The Final Frontier" * ''The Widowmaker'', a 1990 TV drama by John Madden * "Widowmaker" (''American Dad!''), a season 4 episode of ''American Dad!'' Books and comics * ''Widowmaker'' (Marvel Comics), a 2010–2011 four-issue comic book limited series * ''The Widowmaker'', a 1996 science-fiction novel by Mike Resnick Characters * Widowmaker (Image Comics), an assassin from the comic book series ''Noble Causes'' * Widow-Maker, Pecos Bill's horse in Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shabazz The Disciple
Shabazz the Disciple, also known as Scientific Shabazz, born David Collins, is a rapper from the Red Hook Houses of Red Hook, Brooklyn. He is an original member of the Sunz of Man and Da Last Future. Biography Shabazz appeared in the 1994 Gravediggaz hit single "Diary of a Madman" of 6 Feet Deep album. He formed the duo the Disciples with Killah Priest, and later formed Celestial Souljahz with Freestyle of Arsonists. Shabazz released a handful of singles in the mid-90s, such as "Death Be The Penalty/Conscious Of Sin", "Crime Saga", "Street Parables/Organized Rime Part 2", "The Lamb's Blood" and "Ghetto Apostles", in anticipation of his planned 1998 debut LP on GZA's GZA Entertainment imprint. However, the label folded and his relationship with the Clan soon strained, leading him to cut his Wu-affiliated ties. _Overview_))).html" ;"title="allmusic ((( Shabazz the Disciple > Overview )))">allmusic ((( Shabazz the Disciple > Overview )))/ref> He is also known for being an influen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell Razah
Chron Smith (born October 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Hell Razah, is an American rapper. He is best known as a member of Sunz of Man, an early affiliate group of the Wu-Tang Clan. Razah is rumored to have suffered a brain aneurysm in April 2010. He was quick to recover and continue recording. He came to adopt the moniker Heaven Razah. Recording history Da Last Future & Sunz of Man Razah made his rap debut in the early 90s as a member of the group Da Last Future, an early incarnation of the Sunz of Man, which included Killah Priest, Shabazz the Disciple, Prodigal Sunn, Supreme and 7th Ambassador. Razah and 7th Ambassador self-released the single "Livin' in Hell" b/w "Mental Combat" independently before the group adopted the Sunz of Man moniker. Razah recorded a number of tracks with the group before their induction into the Wu-Tang family, including "Deep in the Water", "Writing Rhymes With a Liquid Pen" (aka "Elements"), "Lulla Bye" and "Psychic Hotline". In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Wu-Tang Clan Affiliates
The following is a list of Wu-Tang Clan's associated acts and affiliates, known as the Killa Beez, the Midwest Wasps, and the Wu Fam. At times, they are directly funded, supported, or produced by Clan members, are formed as extension groups originating from Clan members, or close to the Clan. Groups Wu-Tang Killa Beez The Wu-Tang Clan has many affiliates who receive support, financial and otherwise, from within the Clan. These are collectively known as the Wu-Tang Killa Beez (a.k.a. Killa Beez). The association of these artists with the Clan varies greatly, and include solo artists as well as groups. 1.4.0. Productions 1.4.0. Productions is a team of producers from Staten Island. The group consists of Sean Sulivan (a.k.a. shorte), T Diddy, Just 1, Chapel and Cheesey Rat (a.k.a. Charles Walker). The group releases mixtapes/ bootlegs with affiliates rapping. A.I.G. A.I.G. is a duo composed of Allah Wise (a.k.a. The Wizard), and Darkim Be Allah. The group, whose name stands for " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn
Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, behind New York County (Manhattan). Brooklyn is also New York City's most populous borough,2010 Gazetteer for New York State . Retrieved September 18, 2016. with 2,736,074 residents in 2020. Named after the Dutch village of Breukelen, Brooklyn is located on the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wash (2001 Film)
''The Wash'' is a 2001 American comedy film written, produced and directed by DJ Pooh and starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and DJ Pooh, with appearances by Eminem, Ludacris, Kurupt, Shaquille O’Neal, Xzibit and Pauly Shore. It was released on November 16, 2001. Plot Sean (Dr. Dre) and Dee Loc (Snoop Dogg) are roommates who have not paid their rent, and their landlord's given them a 3-day eviction notice. To make matters worse, Sean has just lost his job at Foot Locker due to a layoff, and his car has got a boot on it as well, so Dee Loc suggests his roommate stop by the same carwash where he works and apply for work there. Sean is immediately hired as assistant manager, with Chris (Eminem) having been fired the day before. Though Dee Loc has the full amount for the rent (from dealing drugs on the side), he refuses to pay, insisting Sean needs to be responsible, and come up with his half. Sean does his best to impress Mr. Washington (George Wallace), the owner of the car wash, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakim (rapper)
William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), better known by his stage name Rakim Allah or simply Rakim (), is an American rapper and record producer. One half of golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time. Rakim is considered a transformational figure in hip hop for raising the bar for MC technique higher than it had ever been. Rakim helped to pioneer the use of internal rhymes and multisyllabic rhymes, and he was among the first to demonstrate the possibilities of sitting down to write intricately crafted lyrics packed with clever word choices and metaphors rather than the more improvisational styles and simpler rhyme patterns that predominated before him. Rakim is also credited with creating the overall shift from the more simplistic old school flows to more complex flows. Rapper Kool Moe Dee explained that before Rakim, the term 'flow' wasn't widely used – "Rakim is basically the inven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nature Sounds
Nature Sounds is a record label based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in hip hop and reggae music. The label is independently owned and operated. It was founded by Devin Horwitz in 2003. History Nature Sounds was founded in 2003 by Devin Horwitz, also known as the producer Dev 1. Since then, the label has featured releases from prominent artists such as Blu, MF DOOM, Pete Rock, R.A. The Rugged Man and Immortal Technique, among others. Discography * Ayatollah - ''Fingertips'' (2011) * Ayatollah - ''Live from the MPC 60'' (2010) * Ayatollah - ''Cocoon'' (2010) (digital only) * Ayatollah - ''The Quixotic'' (2010) (digital only) * Ayatollah - ''Drum Machine'' (digital only) * Ayatollah - ''Louder'' * Ayatollah - ''Now Playing'' (2006) * Big City (Psycho Les, Al Tariq, Problemz) - ''The City Never Sleeps'' (2007) * Blu - ''HerFavoriteColo(u)r'' * Blu - '' Good to Be Home'' (2014) * Black Market Militia - '' Black Market Militia'' * Chris Lowe - ''The Black Life'' (2004) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nomadic Wax
Nomadic Wax is an international music, film, and events production company specializing in hip-hop and underground music. Background Ben Henson founded Nomadic Wax in 1999, while living in Brooklyn, New York. In the summer of 1999, Henson discovered a local independent hip-hop scene in Senegal and was inspired by the music which contain politically and socially conscious lyrical content. Nomadic Wax was founded for the purpose of aiding artists and musicians who use art as a medium of social and political activism. Nomadic Wax expanded to an office in Washington DC, run by Creative Director Magee McIlvaine. Film and television Nomadic Wax began working with film in 2007, debuted in the film “African Underground: Democracy in Dakar" co-produced with non-profit film company Sol Productions. The film is a feature-length documentary that explores the role of youth hip-hop activism in the 2007 Senegalese elections. On December 11, 2008, “Democracy in Dakar” was screened on LinkT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
