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Sunz of Man is a New York-based Wu-Tang Clan affiliated group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Killah Priest,
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 aneurys ...
and 60 Second Assassin. The group's first incarnation also included Shabazz the Disciple, 7th Ambassador and producer Su-Preme.


History


1994–1996

Prior to being affiliated with Wu-Tang, Sunz were initially known as Da Last Future and included Shabazz the Disciple, 7th Ambassador and producer Su-Preme, but not 60 Second Assassin,. Upon their induction into the Wu-Tang family, the group became the first group signed to Wu-Tang Records. In 1995 and 1996, the group released a number of singles, including "No Love Without Hate", "Soldiers of Darkness" (a collaboration with Killarmy), "Five Arch Angels" and "Bloody Choices". These tracks were to be included on the group's planned debut album ''Nothing New Under the Sun'', originally scheduled for release in 1996. Due to label complications, the album was eventually shelved.


1997–2001

In 1997, the group signed a deal with Red Ant Entertainment. Their first release on the label was the "We Can't Be Touched" b/w "Natural High" single, released that same year. They also made an appearance on Mood's debut album ''
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'' on the song "Illuminated Sunlight". "Natural High" was included on the group's 1998 debut album '' The Last Shall be First''. The album featured production from Su-Preme, as well as Wu producers RZA,
4th Disciple Selwyn Bougard, now known as El-Divine Amir Bey (born May 23, 1974), better known by his stage name 4th Disciple, is a record producer and audio engineer who was one of the founding members of Killarmy and one of the best-known Wu-Tang-affiliat ...
and
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, and
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. Album guests included Wu-Tang members
Masta Killa Jamel Irief (born Elgin Turner; August 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Though one of the lesser-known members of the group (he was featured on only one track on their 19 ...
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, as well as Killarmy's Beretta 9,
Dreddy Kruger 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 origin ...
and Tekitha. The album debuted at #20 on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, and #7 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts. The album received moderate acclaim from critics. Before the release of the debut, Killah Priest began to clash with Wu leader RZA, as Shabazz had earlier, both eventually cutting their Wu ties, and leaving the group for solo careers. In 1999, the album '' The First Testament'' was released, compiled of the group's earlier work, with contributions from Shabazz and 7th Ambassador. A number of tracks from the album were released on singles, including "Deep in the Water", "In the Beginning..." and "The Sins of Men". However, due to heavy bootlegging, the album never saw a proper release. The group took a hiatus, while Killah Priest established his solo career.


2002–2006

Hell Razah, Prodigal Sunn and 60 Second Assassin, returned in 2002 with the group's second official studio album '' Saviorz Day''. The album was met with a lukewarm reception commercially and critically. In 2004, ''The First Testament'' saw a re-release as ''Elements'', which featured most of the tracks from ''The First Testament'', as well as a handful of other previously unreleased tracks. Later in 2004,
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 aneurys ...
and
4th Disciple Selwyn Bougard, now known as El-Divine Amir Bey (born May 23, 1974), better known by his stage name 4th Disciple, is a record producer and audio engineer who was one of the founding members of Killarmy and one of the best-known Wu-Tang-affiliat ...
(under the prefix "Sunz of Man presents") released the album ''Freedom of Speech'', which spawned the single "Article One" b/w "Project Love". In 2003, Shabazz announced a return to the group, but a new group album has yet to be recorded, and no further efforts were made. The group's most recent release was a 2006 compilation titled '' The Old Testament'', which features the group's early singles as well as some of their later hits.


Solo careers

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'' a few months prior to ''The Last Shall Be First''. He released more studio albums, 2000's '' View From Masada'', 2001's '' Priesthood'', 2003's '' Black August'' and 2007's '' The Offering''. Hell Razah released his solo debut ''When All Hell Breaks Loose'' in 2001 and received little attention. Shabazz the Disciple released his long-delayed debut album ''
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'' in 2003, which included a number of his early singles, such as "Crime Saga", "The Lamb's Blood" and "Street Parables". Prodigal Sunn released his solo debut '' The Return of the Prodigal Sunn'' in 2005. Also in 2005, Killah Priest and Hell Razah, along with Royal Fam's
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and New York veteran
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formed the Black Market Militia, and released their self-titled album. Hell Razah released two albums in 2007, first '' Renaissance Child'' in February, and second '' Razah's Ladder'', a collaboration with producers Blue Sky Black Death, released in October. Razah and Shabazz teamed up with producer
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in 2008 to form T.H.U.G. Angelz, and release their debut '' Welcome to Red Hook Houses''. In early 2019, Hell Razah was featured in the song "The Grandmaster" on Cryptik Soul's album ''Killer's Blood''.


2019–present

In 2019, Sunz Of Man returns and released their third official studio album "''The Rebirth",'' which featured Cappadonna, Planet Asia, La The Darkman, 12 O'Clock, Makeba Mooncycle, Chi King, Shaka Amazulu The 7th and Tristate.


Discography


Videography


References


See also

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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 origin ...
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