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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 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 (Power's younger brother), and Ohio-based producer 4th Disciple; it added Beretta 9 (a.k.a. Kinetic 9) and Shogun Assason 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, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steubenville, Ohio
Steubenville ( ) is a city in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Ohio River west of Pittsburgh, it had a population of 18,161 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area has an estimated 113,000 residents. The city's name is derived from Fort Steuben, a 1786 fort that sat within the city's current limits and was named for Kingdom of Prussia, Prussian military officer Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Steubenville's nickname is the "City of Murals" after its more than 25 downtown murals. Historically, it was known as the hometown of Edwin Stanton, secretary of war during the American Civil War, as well as popular Rat Pack entertainer Dean Martin. It has recently attracted attention for the Steubenville Nutcracker Village, an annual Christmastime event. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyclopedia Of Popular Music
''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'' is an encyclopedia created in 1989 by Colin Larkin. It is the "modern man's" equivalent of the '' Grove Dictionary of Music'', which Larkin describes in less than flattering terms.''The Times'', ''The Knowledge'', Christmas edition, 22 December 2007 – 4 January 2008. It is published by the Oxford University Press and was described by ''The Times'' as "the standard against which all others must be judged". History of the encyclopedia Larkin believed that rock music and popular music were at least as significant historically as classical music, and as such, should be given definitive treatment and properly documented. ''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'' is the result. In 1989, Larkin sold his half of the publishing company Scorpion Books to finance his ambition to publish an encyclopedia of popular music. Aided by a team of initially 70 contributors, he set about compiling the data in a pre-internet age, "relying instead on information ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Nazareth
Bronze Nazareth (born Justin Dante Cross; December 8, 1979 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American rapper and record producer associated with the Wu-Tang Clan. He has a solo career as an emcee and is also a part of the hip-hop group Wisemen along with his brother Kevlaar 7. Biography He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Michigan State University in 2003. Around 2001, Bronze Nazareth contacted Wu-Tang producer and rapper Cilvaringz who was impressed by his work and added him to his own production team and label Ringz & Partners Inc. Bronze Nazareth, who got his name from Cilvaringz accompanied him during the recording of his debut album and was present for most of the recordings in Steubenville, Ohio and the legendary D&D Studios where Bronze first met with prominent Wu-Tang Clan affiliates 4th Disciple, Killarmy and Sunz Of Man. Eventually Cilvaringz introduced Bronze Nazareth to The RZA who was im ... [...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 Fal ... [...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. Background 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 (track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul In The Hole (soundtrack)
''Soul in the Hole'' is the soundtrack album to the 1997 film of the same name. It was released through Loud Records on July 29, 1997. It peaked at number 73 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The track "You Ain't A Killer" later appeared on Big Pun's album Capital Punishment. Critical reception In 2012, ''Complex Complex commonly refers to: * Complexity, the behaviour of a system whose components interact in multiple ways so possible interactions are difficult to describe ** Complex system, a system composed of many components which may interact with each ...'' placed it at number 20 on the "25 Best Hip-Hop Movie Soundtracks of All Time" list. Track listing Charts References External links *{{Discogs master, 177076, Soul in the Hole 1997 soundtrack albums Hip-hop soundtracks Loud Records soundtracks Relativity Records soundtracks Albums produced by RZA Albums produced by Melvin "Mel-Man" Bradford Albums produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vordul Mega
Shamar Gardner (born March 24, 1979), better known by his stage name Vordul Mega (a.k.a. Vordul Megallah), is an American rapper from New York. He is formerly one half of underground hip hop duo Cannibal Ox and a member of the hip hop group Atoms Family. Vordul has since retired from music. Career Vordul Mega's debut solo album, '' The Revolution of Yung Havoks'', was released in 2004. That same year, Vordul Mega also put out a supplemental compilation LP composed of new and rare work, some of which was not included on ''Revolution Of Yung Havoks''. This second album, titled '' Yung World'', features guest appearances by Aesop Rock, PR Terrorist (also known as Dom Pachino), Keith Masters and billy woods. It was released exclusively through Sandbox, an online retailer based in New York City. Vordul's counterpart and fellow Cannibal Ox member Vast Aire appears with Vordul on a track titled "Handle That" from Vordul's ''Revolution Of Yung Havoks''. Vast Aire released a solo albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shut 'Em Down (album)
''Shut 'Em Down'' is the third studio album by American hip hop group Onyx, released on June 2, 1998, by JMJ Records and Def Jam. The album was produced by Keith Horne and Self, with help from DJ Scratch of EPMD, Bud'da and Latief. The album features guest appearances from Onyx's affiliate X1, DMX, a then-unknown 50 Cent, Still Livin from Gang Green, All City, Mr. Cheeks, Wu-Tang Clan, N.O.R.E., Big Pun and others. ''Shut 'Em Down'' debuted at number 10 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and sold 90,000 copies in its first week. The album features three the Billboard singles The Worst, Shut 'Em Down and React. The album sold fairly well, moving over 500,000 units. "Shut 'Em Down" was the last album released by Onyx on Def Jam / JMJ Records, and Onyx were also officially removed from Def Jam on "Black Thursday" - January 21, 1999 - because the label PolyGram, who in 1994 purchased 50% of Sony's Def Jam, was sold to Seagram on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onyx (group)
Onyx is an American hardcore hip hop group from New York City, formed in 1988 by Fredro Starr, Suavé (also known as Sonny Seeza) and the late Big DS. Sticky Fingaz joined the group in 1991. They are best known for their 1993 platinum hit single " Slam", which ''The Source'' magazine described as a song that introduced the art of slam dancing into hip-hop. The group has released eight studio albums, three of which have charted in the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart Top 25. Their debut album, '' Bacdafucup'', has been certified platinum, won Best Rap Album at the Soul Train Music Awards and was selected as one of ''The Source'' magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums. They have been quoted as describing their style as loud screaming, aggression, fighting with each other, stage diving, throwing water, rapping with grimy voices, and bald head fashion. History Onyx was formed in 1988 by schoolmates Fredro Starr, Sonny Seeza, and Big DS. They decided to name the band after the onyx st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Swarm
The Swarm may refer to: Music * "The Swarm" (song), a 2012 song by British rock band You Me at Six * "The Swarm", song by At the Gates from the album ''Terminal Spirit Disease'', 1994 * The Swarm, Dominic Glynn's band name for a music project * ''The Swarm'' (album), 1998 album by various artists affiliated with or part of the Wu-Tang Clan * All About Eve (band), formerly known as The Swarm, British rock band Film and television * ''The Swarm'' (1978 film), a film based on a novel with bees as a menace * The Swarm (1990 film), a Soviet drama film * The Swarm (2020 film), a French fantasy drama film * "The Swarm" (''Star Trek: Voyager''), an episode of ''Star Trek: Voyager'' * ''The Swarm'' (TV series), a 2023 European Alliance co-produced TV series based on the novel by Frank Schätzing Literature * ''The Swarm'' (Schätzing novel), a 2004 science fiction novel by Frank Schätzing * ''The Swarm'' (Card and Johnston novel), a 2016 science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card an ... [...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. Background Recording sessions took place at 36 Chambers Studio in Manhattan and 4th Chamber Studio in Steubenville. 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 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 document that came to light in the mid-1980s detailing an alleged New-World Order plan for world domination, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunz Of Man
Sunz of Man is a New York–based List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, Wu-Tang Clan-affiliated group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, and 60 Second Assassin (emcee), 60-Second Assassin. The group's first incarnation also included Shabazz the Disciple, 7th Ambassador, and producer Supreme (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 Supreme (producer), Su-Preme, but not 60 Second Assassin (emcee), 60 Second Assassin,. Upon its 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 S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
