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Killarmy
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 themes of military combat, war, terrorism, conspiracy theories, and the teachings of the Five-Percent Nation. The group's instrumentals are usually somber with ominous dark undertones and a raw, gritty production style provided by 4th Disciple. Career Originally consisting of New York rappers 9th Prince (RZA's younger brother), Islord, Dom Pachino, Killa Sin, and Ohio-based producer 4th Disciple; it added Beretta 9 (a.k.a. Kinetic 9) and ShoGun Assasson to its membership in 1996, also from Ohio. Killarmy released numerous singles from 1995 to 1997, including "Swinging Swords" and "Camouflage Ninjas" and appeared on the Sunz Of Man collaborations "Wake Up" and "Soldiers of Darkness". The group’s debut album, ''Silent Weapons for Quiet Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, Wu-Tang-affiliated producers. He is the only member of the Wu Elements to have worked on Wu-Tang Clan's first breakthrough album, as a mixer. Biography After being a turntablist on the Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, ''Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'', 4th Disciple co-produced and helped mix several tracks with the RZA on the first three Wu-Tang solo ventures by various artists, including co-production for "Sub Crazy" by Method Man, "Damage" by Ol' Dirty Bastard as well as mixing credits for some of Raekwon's ''Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...'', on the tracks "Criminology," "Guillotine (Swordz)," "Spot Rusherz," and "Wu-Gambinos." 4th Disciple then produced what was at the time only the second Wu-Tang track ever to lack a RZA produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fear, Love & War
''Fear, Love & War'' is the third studio album by the American hip hop group Killarmy. It was released on September 11, 2001, through Loud Records. Recording sessions took place at 36 Chambers Studio in New York City. Production was handled primary by member 4th Disciple, as well as Falling Down, Mike "Trauma" D and Rebel Dainja, with the RZA and Divine surviving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Frukwan, Lord Superb, Polite, Prodigal Sunn, U-God and Madam Scheez. The album features the singles "Feel It" b/w "Militant" and "Street Monopoly" b/w "Monster". While the album did not sell as well as the group's first two efforts, it received some critical acclaim, partly due to more mature and personal lyrical content, providing balance to the group's dark production, Five-Percenter militancy, and violent combat imagery. The album is now out of print. Track listing ;Sample credits * "Day One" contains a sample of "Dicitencello Vuje", written by Rodolfo Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islord
Islord is a rapper and a member of the hip hop group Killarmy 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 th .... Islord was named Rodney Stevenson at birth, but he, as all members of Killarmy, is a Five Percenter, and, thus, changed his name to Islord. The first three letters of his name: I, S, L, are also the first three letters of "Islam"; in the Five Percent way of life, "Islam" does not represent the religion but "I.S.L.A.M." which is often represented as "I Self Lord And Master." The name Islord is a reiteration of the rapper's assertion of his divinity: "I Self Lord," and a fusion of the terms "Islam" and "lord." Islord is also known as the "Thief of Baghdad." In addition to appearing on Killarmy's albums, Islord appears on two tracks from '' Bobby Digital in Stereo'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars
''Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Killarmy. It was released on August 5, 1997 through Wu-Tang/Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at 36 Chambers Studio in Manhattan and 4th Chamber Studio in Stuebenville. Production was mainly handled by member 4th Disciple, except for two tracks that were produced by the RZA, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Hell Razah, Masta Killa, Prodigal Sunn and Streetlife. The album peaked at number 34 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. The album features the singles "Camouflage Ninjas" b/w "Wake Up" and "Wu-Renegades" b/w "Clash of the Titans". The group consists of six rappers: Killa Sin, Beretta 9, Islord, 9th Prince, P.R. Terrorist and ShoGun Assasson; and one producer, 4th Disciple, who produced the majority of the album. Like Black Lung's album of the same name, the title was taken from a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Prince
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 solo debut album '' Granddaddy Flow'' in 2003. He is the younger brother of RZA. He went by the alias Madman & Iron Fingers, especially in his early recordings. 9th Prince gets his name from the kung-fu movie '' Shaolin Prince''. He has pushed hard for a reunion album with his group, and helped to release a 'greatest hits' album. Discography Solo *(2003) ''Grandaddy Flow'' *(2008) ''Prince of New York'' *(2010) ''Revenge of the 9th Prince'' *(2010) ''One Man Army'' *(2011) ''Salute the General'' EP *(2018) ''The Madman's Revenge'' EP With Killarmy *(1997) ''Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars'' ** Singles: "Swinging Swords," "Camouflage Ninjas"/"Wake Up,""Wu-Renegades"/"Clash of the Titans" *(1998) ''Dirty Weaponry'' ** Singles: "Red Dawn" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Weaponry
''Dirty Weaponry'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Killarmy. It was released on August 11, 1998 through Wu-Tang/Priority Records. Production was mainly handled by member 4th Disciple, except for two tracks that were produced by Allah Mathematics and a track produced by Russ Prez, with the RZA serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Black Knights member the Holocaust. The album peaked at number 40 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Track listing Personnel *Terrance " 9th Prince" Hamlin – performer (tracks: 1-7, 9-11, 13) *Domingo "Dom Pachino" Del Valle – performer (tracks: 1-3, 5-11, 13) *Samuel "Beretta 9" Murray – performer (tracks: 1, 3, 5-8, 12) *Rodney "Islord" Stevenson – performer (tracks: 1-3, 5, 8, 10) *Jeryl " Killa Sin" Grant – performer (tracks: 3, 5, 8, 11-13) *Jamal " ShoGun Assasson" Alexander – performer (tracks: 3, 4, 9 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beretta 9
Kinetic 9 or Beretta 9 (born Samuel Craig Murray) is a member of the hip-hop group Killarmy, a group affiliated with The Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of the group Achozen alongside Shavo Odadjian and The RZA. Killarmy went on to record three albums: '' Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars'' (1997), '' Dirty Weaponry'' (1999), and ''Fear, Love & War'' (2001) Kinetic 9 appeared on the track "Ratiug" from John Frusciante's 2012 album PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone as well as the tracks "FM" and "909 Day" from the album Letur-Lefr ''Letur-Lefr'' (pronunciation: /'lɛtɹ̩ 'lɛfɹ̩/) is the fourth EP by John Frusciante, released on July 17, 2012 on Record Collection. It was released in multiple formats including 32-bit digital download and cassette. The EP features Fruscia .... He has also appeared on tracks with artists such as Craig G, RBX, Black Knights, Reef the Lost Cauze, Mr. Bill, Scienz of Life, Block McCloud, True Kash, GrandmaMoses, Bizz and Cryptik Soul. Discography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinetic 9
Kinetic 9 or Beretta 9 (born Samuel Craig Murray) is a member of the hip-hop group Killarmy, a group affiliated with The Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of the group Achozen alongside Shavo Odadjian and The RZA. Killarmy went on to record three albums: ''Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars'' (1997), '' Dirty Weaponry'' (1999), and '' Fear, Love & War'' (2001) Kinetic 9 appeared on the track "Ratiug" from John Frusciante's 2012 album PBX Funicular Intaglio Zone as well as the tracks "FM" and "909 Day" from the album Letur-Lefr ''Letur-Lefr'' (pronunciation: /'lɛtɹ̩ 'lɛfɹ̩/) is the fourth EP by John Frusciante, released on July 17, 2012 on Record Collection. It was released in multiple formats including 32-bit digital download and cassette. The EP features Fruscia .... He has also appeared on tracks with artists such as Craig G, RBX, Black Knights, Reef the Lost Cauze, Mr. Bill, Scienz of Life, Block McCloud, True Kash, GrandmaMoses, Bizz and Cryptik Soul. Discography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killa Sin
Jeryl Grant (born April 2, 1976) better known by his stage name Killa Sin is considered the best-known member of Killarmy and is regarded as one of the most skilled Wu-Tang Clan affiliates. Biography ''Killa Sin'' has appeared on gold and platinum selling albums from members of the Wu-Tang Clan, on movie soundtracks such as Soul in the Hole and ONYX's Shut 'Em Down. ''Killa Sin'' has been in-and-out of prison for the better part of his career and has been linked to several violent incidents within the hip-hop community including one in which rapper Mase left with a broken jaw and another where associates of 50 Cent were robbed. He is notorious in certain circles for having gone after figures of high prestige and celebrity. Killa Sin is the brother of Oli "Power" Grant, the Wu executive. He is currently mentoring his young nephew Young Prince. He was working on his own solo album. But in 2015, Killa Sin was convicted of criminal weapons possession and received a 16-years-to-life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunz Of Man
Sunz of Man is a New York-based Wu-Tang Clan affiliated group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Killah Priest, Hell Razah 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 originating from Clan members, or close to the Clan. Groups Wu-Tang Killa Beez The Wu-Tang Clan has many affiliates who receive support, financial and otherwise, from within the Clan. These are collectively known as the Wu-Tang Killa Beez (a.k.a. Killa Beez). The association of these artists with the Clan varies greatly, and include solo artists as well as groups. 1.4.0. Productions 1.4.0. Productions is a team of producers from Staten Island. The group consists of Sean Sulivan (a.k.a. shorte), T Diddy, Just 1, Chapel and Cheesey Rat (a.k.a. Charles Walker). The group releases mixtapes/ bootlegs with affiliates rapping. A.I.G. A.I.G. is a duo composed of Allah Wise (a.k.a. The Wizard), and Darkim Be Allah. The group, whose name stands for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |