Derrick Harris (born November 4, 1969), better known by his stage name True Master, is an American hip-hop record producer and occasional rapper, known for his affiliation with the

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 affili ...

Production credits

1995

*''Guru presents Ill Kid Records'' (1995) :07. True Master - "Who's the Truest" :09. Fabidden - "Hi Energy"

1995

Ol' Dirty Bastard Russell Tyrone Jones (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004), better known by his stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard (often abbreviated as ODB), was an American rapper. He was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a rap group primarily fr ...

- '' Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version'' (March 28, 1995) :04. "Brooklyn Zoo" (Co-produced with DivineMaster Wu-Elements and Ol' Dirty Bastard) *

Guru Guru ( sa, गुरु, IAST: ''guru;'' Pali'': garu'') is a Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. In pan-Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher: traditionally, the guru is a reverentia ...

- '' Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality'' (July 18, 1995) :04. Looking Through Darkness (featuring Mica Paris) (Produced by True Master and co-produced by Guru) :05. Medicine (featuring True Master and Ini Kamoze)

1996

Ghostface Killah Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and a member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of ''Enter the Wu-Tang (36 C ...

- '' Ironman'' (October 29, 1996) :09. "Fish" (featuring Cappadonna and Raekwon) *Various artists - '' NFL Jams (Import)'' (November 26, 1996) :04.

Method Man Clifford Smith, Jr. (born March 2, 1971), better known by his stage name Method Man, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is known as a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He is also half of t ...

and

Ricky Watters Richard James Watters (born April 7, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Watters play ...

- "It's In The Game"

1997

*Various artists - '' Rhyme & Reason (soundtrack)'' (January 14, 1997) :07. The RZA - "Tragedy" (Produced by True Master and co-produced by RZA) *

- ''

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 fro ...

'' (June 3, 1997) :2-09. "The M.G.M." :2-13. "Heaterz" (featuring Cappadonna) * Gravediggaz - ''

The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel ''The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel'' is the second studio album by hip hop supergroup Gravediggaz. Released on September 16, 1997 via Gee Street, V2 and BMG Records, the album has a more socially conscious sound and is considerably calmer t ...

'' (October 14, 1997) :03. "Da Bomb" :08. "Pit of Snakes" (Produced by True Master and co-produced by RZA) :12. "Hidden Emotions" (featuring True Master)

1998

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 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, e ...

'' (March 24, 1998) :01. "Slang Editorial" :05. "Supa Ninjaz" (featuring U-God and Method Man) :07. "Splish Splash" :09. "Milk the Cow" (featuring Method Man) :10. "South of the Border" :12. "Dart Throwing" (featuring Raekwon and Method Man) *

Killah Priest Walter Reed (born August 16, 1970), better known by his stage name Killah Priest, is an American rapper, member of Sunz of Man and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate who was raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville, Brooklyn. He is known for his inten ...

- ''

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 ...

'' (May 10, 1998) :02. "One Step" (featuring Tekitha) :05. "Cross My Heart" (featuring Inspectah Deck and GZA) :11. "If You Don't Know" (featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard) * Sunz of Man - '' The Last Shall Be First'' (July 21, 1998) :04. "Flaming Swords" :11. "Collaboration '98" (featuring True Master and Method Man) :14. "For The Lust of Money/The Grandz" :17. "Next Up" (featuring Method Man) :18. "Intellectuals" (featuring Raekwon and U-God) *

- '' Tical 2000: Judgement Day'' (November 17, 1998) :04. "Dangerous Grounds" (featuring Street Life) :06. "Sweet Love" (featuring Cappadonna and Street Life) :08. "Torture" :16. "Party Crasher" ::The version of this song that appears on the album is actually a remix by RZA. True Master provided the original beat, but it was later replaced. In an interview, Method Man expressed his wish to have the album released with the original True Master beat once all the copies of the first retail pressings were sold. The full instrumental of the original version of "Party Crasher" is available on a white label release of instrumentals from ''Tical 2000: Judgement Day''. :17. "Grid Iron Rap" (featuring Street Life) :23. "Killin' Fields" (featuring Cho-Flo)

1999

- ''

Nigga Please ''Nigga Please'' (stylized as ''N☆☆★A PLeASe'') is the second solo studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ol' Dirty Bastard. It was released on September 14, 1999 via Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at Quad ...

'' (September 14, 1999) :12. "All In Together Now" *

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 ly ...

- ''

Uncontrolled Substance ''Uncontrolled Substance'' is the debut studio album by rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck. The album was released on October 5, 1999, under Loud Records. Originally slated for release in 1995, the record was indefinitely postponed af ...

'' (October 5, 1999) :08. "Longevity" (featuring U-God) :11. "Lovin' You" (featuring La the Darkman) :13. "R.E.C. Room" *

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 ...

- ''

Golden Arms Redemption ''Golden Arms Redemption'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper U-God. It was released on October 19, 1999 via Wu-Tang/Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Quad Recording Studios, at Studio 57, at Unique Recording Studio ...

'' (October 5, 1999) :02. "Turbulence" :04. "Dat's Gangsta"

2000

Tony Touch Joseph Anthony Hernandez (born July 2, 1969), professionally known as Tony Touch, is an American hip hop break dancer, rapper, record producer and DJ of Puerto Rican descent. Career Tony Touch began as a B-boy during the rap music renaissance ...

- ''

The Piece Maker ''The Piece Maker'' is the debut album by Tony Touch, released on April 18, 2000, on Tommy Boy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Records. Background Tony Touch had already made a name for himself as one of New York City's most prominent mixtape DJs ...

'' (April 18, 2000) :05.

- "The Abduction" *

Afu-Ra Aaron Phillip (born January 31, 1974), better known by his stage name Afu-Ra, is an American underground rapper. A member of the Gang Starr Foundation, he has worked closely with its members, including Gang Starr, Jeru the Damaja, Big Shug an ...

- ''

Body of the Life Force ''Body of the Life Force'' is the debut studio album from underground hip hop recording artist Afu-Ra. Originally due to be released on Gee Street Records, it was released on October 10, 2000, via Koch Records. Recording sessions took place at D ...

'' (October 10, 2000) :04. "Big Acts, Little Acts" (featuring GZA)

2001

*Various artists - ''

Oz (soundtrack) ''Oz: The Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack to the HBO television series, '' Oz''. It was released on January 9, 2001, through Avatar Records and contained hip hop music from all three coasts, East, West and South. The album peaked at #1 on the Bill ...

'' (January 9, 2001) :03.

- "What You In Fo'" *

- ''

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 Fa ...

'' (April 3, 2001) :02. "Super Model" (featuring Ghostface Killah) * Gravediggaz - '' Nightmare in A-Minor'' (April 9, 2002) :03. "Burn Baby Burn" :14. "Man Only Fears" (featuring

ShoGun Assasson Killarmy () is an American hip hop group that is affiliated with Wu-Tang Clan It is one of the earliest and most successful of the many Wu-Tang affiliates along with Sunz of Man. Killarmy's music consists of lyrics and songs focused on the ...

) :19. "Nightmare In A-Minor" (featuring 4th Disciple and Beretta 9) *Various artists - Wu-Chronicles, Chapter 2 :08. Inspectah Deck, Leatha Face and U-God - "Rumble" :10. Leatha Face and U-God - "To The Rescue" * RZA - '' Digital Bullet'' (August 28, 2001) :09. "La Rhumba" (featuring Method Man, Killa Sin and Beretta 9) *

- ''

Iron Flag ''Iron Flag'' is the fourth studio album by American East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, released on December 18, 2001 on Loud Records. It was certified gold in sales by the RIAA. ''Iron Flag'' served as the group's second lowest-selling ...

'' (December 18, 2001) :07. "Ya'll Been Warned"

2002

- '' Life Force Radio'' (May 21, 2002) :16. "Dangerous Language" (featuring RZA) *

Busta Rhymes Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver ...

- ''

It Ain't Safe No More ''It Ain't Safe No More...'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. The album was released on November 26, 2002, by Flipmode Records and J Records. The album went Gold on January 6, 2003 – and has sold 605,000 copies as of ...

'' (November 26, 2002) :18. "Till It's Gone"

2003

* 9th Prince - ''

Granddaddy Flow Terrance Hamlin, better known as 9th Prince, is an American rapper and one of the founding members of rap group Killarmy. He was initially responsible for bringing the various members together, under the guide of his brother. He released his s ...

'' (May 28, 2003) :11. "Slang Killaz" (featuring Killarmy) * RZA - ''

Birth of a Prince ''Birth of a Prince'' is the third solo studio album by American hip hop musician and 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' Di ...

'' (October 7, 2003) :05. "Fast Cars" (featuring Ghostface Killah)

2004

- '' The Pretty Toney Album'' (January 25, 2004) :02. "Biscuits" (featuring Trife) *

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 ...

- ''

No Said Date ''No Said Date'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa. The album was released on June 1, 2004, by Nature Sounds. The album features guest appearances from Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Streetlife, Prodi ...

'' (June 6, 2004) :09. "Secret Rivals" (featuring Killah Priest and Method Man) :13. "Queen" :15. "Silverbacks" (featuring Inspectah Deck and GZA)

2005

Black Rob Robert Ross (June 8, 1968 – April 17, 2021), known professionally as Black Rob, was an American rapper who was signed to Bad Boy Records. He was best known for his 1999 single " Whoa!", which peaked at number 43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ...

- '' The Black Rob Report'' (October 18, 2005) :12. "You Know What" (featuring Louis Farrakhan)

2007

Cilvaringz Tarik Azzougarh ( ar, link=no, طارق أزوگاغ; born January 29, 1979), better known as his stage name Cilvaringz, is a Dutch-Moroccan record producer, rapper, and artist manager from Tilburg, North Brabant. He is associated with the Wu-Tan ...

- '' I'' :12. "Damascus"

2008

GZA ''Gary Eldridge Grice'' (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage names GZA ( ) and The Genius, is an American rapper and songwriter. A founding member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, GZA is the group's "spiritual head", being both ...

- ''

Pro Tools Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation (DAW) developed and released by Avid Technology (formerly Digidesign) for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It is used for music creation and production, sound for picture (sound design, audio post-productio ...

'' :3. "Alphabets" :9. "Paper Plates" ::This track was wrongfully credited to The RZA, but was confirmed being produced by True Master.

2009

Raekwon Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by his stage name Raekwon The Chef, or simply Raekwon (), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which achieved mainstream success ...

- '' Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Pt. II'' :17. "Fat Lady Sings" ::This track was wrongfully credited to The RZA, but was confirmed being produced by True Master.

2010

KRS-One Lawrence "Kris" Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from New York City. He rose to prominence as part of ...

& True Master - '' Meta-Historical'' :entire album * 9th Prince - ''One Man Army'' : 13. "Prince Of The Empire State"

2013

- ''The Psychic World Of Walter Reed'' ''DISC 2'' : 01. "The PWOWR (Problem Solver)" [co-produced by

& Shaolin Monks]

2017

- ''

Loyalty Is Royalty ''Loyalty Is Royalty'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa. It was released on September 29, 2017, on Nature Sounds. Critical reception ''HipHopDX ''HipHopDX'' is an online magazine of hip hop ...

'' : 08. "Skit" 2021 *Killah Priest & True Master - ''Divine Intervention'' entire album

Appearances as a rapper

1993

*''Guru presents Ill Kid Records'' (1993) :07. True Master - "Who's the Truest"

1995

- '' Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality'' (July 18, 1995) :08. "Medicine" (featuring Ini Kamoze and True Master)

1997

* Gravediggaz - ''

'' October 14, 1997 :12. "Hidden Emotions" (featuring True Master)

1998

* Sunz of Man - '' The Last Shall Be First'' July 21, 1998 :11. "Collaboration '98" (featuring True Master and The Method Man)

2000

* Royal Fam - '' Yesterday, Today, Iz Tomorrow'' 2000 :11. "Army Brickaid" (featuring Jahrule, ROC,

Timbo King Timbo may refer to: * Timbó, a municipality in Brazil * Timbo, Arkansas, a town in the United States * Timbo, Guinea, a town in Guinea * Timbo blanco or '' Albizia inundata'', a tropical tree with light wood * Timbo King (born 1973) See also * ...

and True Master)

2006

* RZA - ''

Afro Samurai OST The afro is a hair type created by natural growth of kinky hair, or specifically styled with chemical curling products by individuals with naturally curly or straight hair.Garland, Phyl"Is The Afro On Its Way Out?" ''Ebony'', February 1973. ...

'' :15. "Take Sword Part II" (featuring 60 Second Assassin)

2008

- ''

'' :10. "Columbian Ties" (featuring True Master)

2010

& True Master - '' Meta-Historical'' :07. "Knowledge Reigns Supreme" (featuring True Master) :19. "He's Us" (featuring True Master) 2021 *Killah Priest & True Master - ''Divine Intervention'' :02. "Summer Snow" (featuring True Master) :04. "Asiatic Nobles" (featuring True Master) 05. "Cathedrals" (featuring True Master) 08. "Akashic Headress" (featuring True Master) 09. "Venus Succubus" (featuring True Master)

References

External links

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