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Tekitha
Tekitha Washington is a Wu-Tang Clan-affiliated female vocalist who was the Wu-Tang Clan's in-house singer (previously filled by Blue Raspberry (singer), Blue Raspberry) for the album ''Wu-Tang Forever'', on which she also performed a solo track titled "Second Coming". She also filled in for the unavailable Mary J. Blige in the video for Ghostface Killah's "All That I Got Is You". Initially signed to RZA's Razor Sharp Records and then to Ghostface's Starks Enterprise, Tekitha continued to make guest appearances on Wu-Tang projects such as Raekwon's ''The Lex Diamond Story'' and has also collaborated with non-Wu artists including KRS-One and Armand Van Helden. While usually heard singing, her rapping can be heard on Cappadonna's "Pump Your Fist" and RZA's "Mantis". Tekitha released her debut solo six song EP "The Prelude" in 2010. "The Prelude" featured all new original songs by Tekitha, with production from The RZA, Armand Van Helden, Bdotforealla of The Ahficionados and Jeff Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Digital In Stereo
''Bobby Digital in Stereo'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer RZA. It was released on November 24, 1998, and was certified Gold on February 5, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is an experimental album that is based on a story featuring him rhyming as a hedonistic, fun-loving alter-ego named Bobby Digital and showcasing a unique keyboard-driven sound (rather than samples) that RZA called digital orchestra, receiving mostly positive, though somewhat mixed, reviews. Background He explained the origins of Bobby Digital, saying: Music Lyrical content On the pseudonym and character of Bobby Digital, which dominated the album's lyrics, RZA later stated: Production The sound of the album is largely keyboard-driven, but there are still samples. On the sound of ''Bobby Digital'', RZA stated: Track listing Track listing information is taken from the official liner notes. Tracks 1-17 are Bobby Digital songs, while tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 Future 4 U
''2 Future 4 U'' is the third studio album by American record producer Armand Van Helden. It was released on November 30, 1998, by Tinted and includes the singles " U Don't Know Me" and "Flowerz "Flowerz" is a song by American record producer Armand van Helden featuring vocals from American musician Roland Clark. The song samples from Donald Byrd's 1974 track "Think Twice" from his ''Stepping into Tomorrow'' album. "Flowerz" was rele ...". Track listing Charts Release history References 1998 albums Armand Van Helden albums London Records albums {{1990s-electronic-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killing Puritans
''Killing Puritans'' is the fourth studio album by Armand van Helden released in 2000. It was released as CD and as quadruple vinyl. Controversy The album's cover art prominently featured an African child soldier, prone, and aiming a rifle. The image was controversial enough to threaten the album to be banned worldwide. Eventually, UK versions of the album were sold in a plain brown cardboard sleeve that concealed the offending image. Track listing Critical reception Critical reception to the album was varied, with coverage ranging from mostly positive, to mixed to significantly negative. A reviewer for AllMusic felt that the music was better suited to nightclubs rather than personal listening, with heavy club themes alongside freestyle rapping and "diva theatrics". The music was generally considered to be an enjoyable blend of several different genres but lacking in anything to make it a true hit. An ''NME ''New Musical Express'' (''NME'') is a British music, film, g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Mental
''Heavy Mental'' is the debut album by rapper Killah Priest, an associate of hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan and a member of the group Sunz of Man. It was released on March 10, 1998, on Geffen Records. The album is resplendent with references to Judeo-Christian-Islamic mythology and theology, drawing parallels to the condition of Black people in the United States to that of the Jewish people during Exodus. A notable track on the CD is B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth), which had already appeared on GZA's 1995 ''Liquid Swords'' album in a slightly different form. Another is the title track, which features Killah Priest rhyming in a style reminiscent of slam poetry and prominently features a didgeridoo. “One Step,” with its refrain of “Your arms too short to box with God,” reached #84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip Hop singles chart. Priest released the album through Geffen/MCA Records, which already had a relationship with Wu-Tang Clan. The album peaked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadly Venoms
Deadly Venoms is an American Wu-Tang Clan-affiliated all-female hip hop group formed in 1997 consisting of N-Tyce, J-Boo, Champ MC, and Finesse. X Clan-affiliated rapper Lin Que was initially intended to be part of the group but departed soon after its inception due to business decisions. Each member of the group were experienced rappers prior to joining the collective. Finesse recorded an album with rapper Synquis named ''Soul Sisters'' in 1988, Champ released her debut album ''Ghetto Flava'' on East West America/Atlantic Records, and N-Tyce was signed to Wild Pitch/EMI in the mid 1990s and released a few singles including the RZA-produced "Hush Hush Tip" featuring Method Man. The Deadly Venoms was J-Boo's professional introduction. 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 “O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heist Of The Century (album)
''Heist of the Century'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate La the Darkman from Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was released on November 17, 1998 through Supreme Team Entertainment. Production was handled by Carlos "Six July" Broady, 4th Disciple, Havoc of Mobb Deep, RZA, Raekwon, and DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill. It features appearances by many Wu-Tang Clan members and affiliates such as Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa and U-God Lamont Jody Hawkins (born November 10, 1970), better known as U-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 his deep voice and rhythmic flow t ... among others. Track listing Charts References External links * 1998 debut albums Albums produced by RZA Albums produced by DJ Muggs Albums produced by Havoc (musician) {{1990s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lex Diamond Story
''The Lex Diamond Story'' is the third studio album by American hip hop recording artist and Wu-Tang Clan-member Raekwon, released December 16, 2003, on his Ice H2O label through Universal Records.Dansby, AndrewRaekwon Hits the Streets ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved on 2009-09-27. The album features contributions from Wu-Tang members Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, and Cappadonna, with production by several hip hop producers, including Emile and DJ Khalil. Track listing Charts References Notes * External links * The Lex Diamond Story' at Discogs Album Reviewat ''Washington City Paper The ''Washington City Paper'' is a U.S. alternative weekly newspaper serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The ''City Paper'' is distributed on Thursdays; its average circulation in 2006 was 85,588. The paper's editorial mix is focu ...'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Lex Diamond Story, The Raekwon albums 2003 albums Universal Records albums Albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razor Sharp Records
Starting from the emergence and prominence of Wu-Tang Clan in the mid-1990s, several of the group's members have branched out to create their labels following RZA's lead. Some of the labels have dissolved, while other labels have transitioned into other labels. Also included in this list are some of the group members and affiliates that were/are signed to them. Wu-Tang Records A label that existed in the mid 1990s. Although never publicly stated, it is believed that RZA was the CEO. The only known acts on the label were Shyheim, Wu-Syndicate, Killarmy, and Sunz of Man. The current situation of the label is unknown. It was distributed by Priority/ EMI Records. * Black Knights *Killarmy * Royal Fam *Shyheim * Sunz of Man *U-God *Northstar * Wu-Syndicate *Inspectah Deck *Masta Killa Razor Sharp Records Razor Sharp Records is a recording label that was believed to also be run by RZA. However, the label was run by his brother, Divine. The label was founded in the early 1990s aro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All That I Got Is You
"All That I Got Is You" is the solo debut single by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah, released as the lead single from his solo debut album '' Ironman''. The song features R&B singer Mary J. Blige and an outro which has Popa Wu giving teachings. It contains a sample of " Maybe Tomorrow" by The Jackson 5 as well as audio clips from the cult film ''The Education of Sonny Carson''. Ghostface wrote the song as a tribute to his mother, with lyrics that both depict the harsh life the two struggled through together during his childhood and praise her ability to raise him even in their downtrodden state. About.com ranked it #87 on their list of the Top 100 Rap Songs. Ghostface added the song to his greatest hits album '' Shaolin's Finest'' and on the compilation album '' The RZA Hits''. Music video The music video for "All That I Got Is You" was directed by Terry Heller and Chuck Ozeas. Mary J. Blige was unavailable for the music video A music video is a video of variable duratio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Raspberry (singer)
Candi Lindsey (born June 9, 1972), better known by her stage name Blue Raspberry, is an American singer from Pleasantville, New Jersey. She is perhaps best known for her affiliation with East Coast hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Her moniker was given to her by fellow Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest, who said she reminded him of a blue raspberry. Biography She was discovered by the Wu-Tang Clan at Bally's Atlantic City, where she was working as a parking cashier at a convention and was overheard while singing over the loudspeakers.Omowale, J. Nadir"Uniquely Blue Raspberry; This New Jersey native moved to Detroit to launch her solo career" BLAC Detroit, September 23, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2013. "Born to a musical family in Pleasantville, N.J., near Atlantic City, she came of age listening to the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Terrell." Blue Raspberry emerged as the group's in-house female vocalist during the first round of Wu-Tang solo projects. She a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |