Shabazz the Disciple, also known as Scientific Shabazz, born David Collins, is a rapper from the

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of Red Hook, Brooklyn. He is an original member of the Sunz of Man and Da Last Future.

Biography

Shabazz appeared in the 1994

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hit single "Diary of a Madman" of

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album. He formed the duo the Disciples with

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, and later formed Celestial Souljahz with Freestyle of

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. 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. allmusic ((( Shabazz the Disciple > Overview )))/ref> He is also known for being an influence on the late

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. In 1997, Shabazz The Disciple featured on "Elimination Process" of Gravediggaz's second album

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. In 2003, Shabazz finally released his debut album, '' The Book of Shabazz (Hidden Scrollz)'' for Battle Axe Records, featuring his past singles "Crime Saga", "Street Parables", "Organized Rime Part 2", "The Lamb's Blood" and "Ghetto Apostles" as well as the single "Red Hook Day" b/w "Thieves in da Nite (Heist)". In 2006, released his second album ''

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'' for Block Exchange''.'' In 2008, Shabazz formed the group T.H.U.G. Angels with fellow Sunz of Man member

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. The group's debut album ''

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'', was released July 8, 2008, on

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. In 2008, he released also ''The Vault (Hidden Safiyahz)'' album for ChamberMusik. In 2010, Shabazz The Disciple released another studio album, ''Hood Scripturez'', produced entirely by DJ Extremidiz for Metal Barz Records. In 2011, he released the album ''Hood Hopera (Theatrica Biblica)'' for ChamberMusik.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Appearances

References

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