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Cappadonna
Darryl Hill, better known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip-hop collective the Wu-Tang Clan and is a member of the rap group Theodore Unit together with Ghostface Killah. Career Cappadonna (also known as Cappachino) was known to the future members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and had been U-God's mentor. However, Cappadonna went to prison and was replaced in the group by Method Man. Cappadonna made his recording debut as an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan on Raekwon's 1995 single "Ice Cream" on '' Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...''. He was also a guest star, along with Raekwon, on Ghostface Killah's solo debut album, '' Ironman''. He made his first appearance on a Wu-Tang Clan album in 1997 on ''Wu-Tang Forever'' on the single "Triumph". Following his appearance on ''Forever'', he contributed significantly to the group's third studio album, ''The W'', at which point his appearances were no longer marked with "Featuring Cappadonna", as they had been o ...
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The Pillage
''The Pillage'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Cappadonna. It was released on March 24, 1998 through Razor Sharp Records, Razor Sharp/Epic Street. Recording sessions took place at 36 Chambers Studio in New York City, New York, except for the song "Everything Is Everything", which was recorded at Soundtrack Studios and Sony Music Studios in New York. Hip hop production, Production was handled by Wu-Elements (True Master, Goldfinghaz, 4th Disciple, Mathematics (producer), Mathematics) and the RZA, who also served as executive producer together with Ghostface Killah, Mitchell "Divine" Diggs and Oliver "Power" Grant. It features guest appearances from fellow Wu-Tang Clan members and List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, affiliates Killa Bamz, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Tekitha, Blue Raspberry (singer), Blue Raspberry, Raekwon, Rhyme Recca and U-God. In the United States, the album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Ho ...
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Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. Its original members include RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Close affiliate Cappadonna later became an official member. Wu-Tang Clan are regarded as a highly influential group in hip hop, helping to popularize and develop the East Coast hip hop and hardcore hip hop styles. After signing to Steve Rifkind's label Loud Records in 1992, Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album ''Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'' in 1993; initially receiving positive reviews, it has since garnered widespread critical acclaim and is widely considered to be one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Members of the group released solo albums between 1994 and 1996. In 1997, the group released their second album, ''Wu-Tang Forever''. It debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 1998 Grammy Awa ...
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The Yin And The Yang
''The Yin & The Yang'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Cappadonna. It was released on April 3, 2001 via Razor Sharp/Epic Records. Recording sessions took place at Studio 57 and at 36 Chambers Studios in New York, at the Hit Factory Criteria in Miami, at Krosswire Studios in Atlanta, and at Cheffield Studios in Baltimore. Production was handled by Neonek, Goldfinghaz, Agallah, Inspectah Deck, Jermaine Dupri and True Master. It features guest appearances from Agallah, Crunch, Culture, Da Brat, Ghostface Killah, Jamie Sommers, Jermaine Dupri, Killah Priest, Neonek, Raekwon, Shyheim and Timbo King. The album debuted at number 51 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. Track listing ;Notes *Track 11 is unlisted on physical versions of the album. ;Sample credits *Track 1 contains excerpts from "Lagrimas" written by Sergio George and Huey Dunbar and performed by Dark Latin Groove *Track 5 contains a sample ...
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Eyrth, Wynd And Fyre
''Eyrth, Wynd and Fyre'' is the seventh studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Cappadonna. It was released on February 26, 2013. The album features guest appearances from Show Stopper, Solomon Childs, Lounge Mode and Sav Killz. With production coming from J. Glaze, Whaul, DJ Snips, Stu Bangas and Kevlaar 7 among others. Background In December 2012, during an interview with AllHipHop Cappadonna explained what to expect from the album saying: "I believe this one right here, I leaned back a little on it. I just got more into the message and the music man, and just tried to focus on that a little more – production by J. Glaze. I kind of was just really free in the mind when I did this CD right here – Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre – those are elements right there. That fire’a that truth, and that wind, that’s the substance, and the Earth is the strength that keeps me grounded. So these elements right here exist within my style and life, what I had to go through, so I got ...
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Ironman (Ghostface Killah Album)
''Ironman'' is the debut solo album by American rapper Ghostface Killah, released on October 29, 1996, by Epic Records. It was produced by fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. The album's music draws prominently on blaxploitation films and soul samples. More so than on other solo debuts from the group's members, ''Ironman'' contains references to the Nation of Gods and Earths. ''Ironman'' peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.RIAA search: Ironman
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The Pilgrimage (album)
''The Pilgrimage'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Cappadonna. It was released on November 15, 2011. The album features guest appearances from Matlock, Killa Black, Chedda Bang, Solomon Childs, Inspectah Deck Jason Richard Hunter (born July 6, 1970), better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He is a member of the groups Wu-Tang Clan and Czarface. He has acquired critical praise for his intricate lyri ... and Elite. Track listing References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pilgrimage 2011 albums Cappadonna albums ...
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Only Built 4 Cuban Linx
''Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...'' (commonly referred to as ''The Purple Tape'') is the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, released on August 1, 1995, by Loud Records and RCA Records. The album was loosely composed to play like a film with Raekwon as the "star", fellow Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah as the "guest-star", and producer RZA as the "director",Ma, David''Cuban Linx'' Revisited (page 1) ''Wax Poetics''. Retrieved 2010-07-27. It features appearances from every member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The album also features debut appearances for affiliates Cappadonna and Blue Raspberry. It also features an acclaimed guest appearance from rapper Nas, which marked the first collaboration with a non-affiliated artist on a Wu-Tang related album. Upon its release, ''Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...'' debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, while selling 130,000 copies in its opening week. The al ...
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The Cappatilize Project
''The Cappatilize Project'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Cappadonna Darryl Hill, better known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip-hop collective the Wu-Tang Clan and is a member of the rap group Theodore Unit together with Ghostface Killah. Career Cappadonna (also know .... The album was released on July 22, 2008 Track listing # "Cap's Back Again" # "The Anointing" # "Don't Turn Around" (featuring Q-Dini) # "Peace God" (featuring Born Divine) # "Get Paper" (featuring Lounge Lo) # "If You Don't Stop" (featuring Born Divine) # "One Night Love Affair" # "Growth and Development" (featuring Hue Hefna & Lahluga) # "Dream" # "Gotta Find A Way" (featuring Born Divine & MPM) # "Wanted" (featuring KMC) # "Goon Skwad" # "Tug Dat Rope" # "My Gang" (featuring Born Divine & The Better Lifers) # "Holdin'" (featuring Lounge Lo) 2008 albums Cappadonna albums {{2008-hiphop-album-stub ...
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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 death of Ol' Dirty Bastard, and six years after the group's previous LP ''Iron Flag''. Upon its release, ''8 Diagrams'' debuted at number 25 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and number 9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with 68,000 copies sold in the first week. It has sold 202,000 copies in the United States as of April 2014. The album received generally favorable reviews from most music critics, and earned greater praise than the group's previous album ''Iron Flag'', based on an aggregate score of 73/100 from Metacritic. Background ''8 Diagrams'' marked the group's first full collaboration since the death of original member Ol' Dirty Bastard, who had died in 2004. The album's title is derived from the martial arts film ''The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter''. The group, which had not released an alb ...
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The Struggle (Cappadonna Album)
''The Struggle'' is the third studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Cappadonna. The album was one of the two solo albums released from the Clan on October 7, 2003 (the other one was RZA's third studio album Birth of a Prince) Track listing # "Intro" – 0:16 # "Cap Is Back" (feat. Lounge Mode) – 3:29 # "Role of a Lifetime" (feat. Solomon Childs) – 3:14 # "Blood Brothers" (feat. Lounge Mode) – 3:14 # "Mamma" (Skit) – 0:18 # "Mamma" – 2:53 # "Do It/Push" – 3:08 # "Get Away from the Door" (feat. Inspectah Deck) – 2:58 # "Money, Cash, Flows" (feat. Lounge Mode, Crunch Lo and Remedy) – 3:20 # "I Don't Even Know You" – 2:25 # "Make Money Money" (Skit) – 0:11 # "Season of da' Vick" (feat. Lounge Mode) – 3:12 # "Killa Killa Hill" (feat. Raekwon) – 3:37 # "Broken Glass" – 2:44 # "Power to the Peso" (feat. Lounge Mode, Shaun Wigz and Solomon ...
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Slang Prostitution
''Slang Prostitution'' is the fifth studio album released by New York based rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Cappadonna. The only single of this album is "Somebody's Got To Go". The album was released on January 27, 2009. Track list # "You Can't Keep a Good Man Down (Part One)" # "Savage Life" (prod by Todd Baker) # "Three Knives" feat 3rd Digala & Lounge Lo (prod by Soul Professor) # "Walk with Me" feat Joey Lee (prod by Digem Tracks Productions) # "Do You Remember?" # "That Staten Island Shit" feat Lounge Lo (prod by Digem Tracks Productions) # "Stories" feat Jojo Pellegrino & 3rd Digala (prod by Digem Tracks Productions) # "Life's a Gamble" feat Raekwon and Rachet (prod by Rush) # "Hustle & Flow" # "You Can't Keep a Good Man Down (Part Two)" # "Pistachio" feat Lounge Lo, King Just & Mega Don(prod by Soul Professor) # "Grungy" feat G-Clef Da Mad Komposa (prod by Q-Dini) # "What's Really Up?" # "Da Vorzon" feat Lounge Lo & 3rd Digala (prod by Blastah Beats) # "Somebody Got to Go ...
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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 to their debut album ''Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)''. ''Forever'' features several guest appearances from Wu-Tang affiliates Cappadonna, Streetlife, 4th Disciple, True Master, and Tekitha. The original run of compact discs featured an "Enhanced CD" which allowed users to walk around the "Wu Mansion" and access additional content. Music and lyrics Production While the group's previous album is known for its minimalistic production style, producer RZA had been expanding the musical backdrop of each solo Wu-Tang album since then. Raekwon's '' Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...'', in particular, was praised for its cinematic feel. RZA earned accolades for his new dense style of product ...
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