In 1994 rapper/producer Agallah The Don Bishop, formerly known as 8-Off The Assassin, signed to Elektra subsidiary EastWest Records and released the 'hood anthem' "Ghetto Girl." Once that track hit, Agallah became a sought after producer, making beats for Guru (of Gang Starr), EPMD, Big Pun, Lloyd Banks, Onyx, The Diplomats and Busta Rhymes, just to name a few. With an unmistakably raspy and grimy voice, Agallah remained a vicious MC on the microphone. In the early 2000s, he found his identity establishing the Dipset-affiliated Purple City crew with the business-minded Shiest Bubz, and developed into a regular staple on the New York City circuit. With Agallah as their main producer, the group gained a following in New York's mixtape underground almost rivaling that of their Dipset associates. Purple City signed with Babygrande Records in 2004, and their first record called "Roads 2 Riches" sold 50,000 copies. In August 2006, Agallah released his "You Already Know" album, containing a roster of distinguished guest rappers and producers, including Kool G Rap, Dead Prez, Prodigy, Nappy Roots, the Alchemist and DJ Premier. His new project entitled "F.A.M.E." showcases Agallah's production and writing at its best soaring synths, insistent drums and that 'Piffed' out soul mixed with the grimy raspy voiced hardcore street lyricism. The album touches the base of New York Hip Hop. It's hosted by the Mixtape King DJ Big Mike and feautures Sean Price, Shiest Bubz and Caviar Dreams, among others.
DJ Victorious brings us this Chambermusik exclusive mix CD featuring the best of Allah Real's soulful singing work with Wu-Tang, and also a few rare mixes, unreleased songs, and an assortment of classic treats. Definite collectors item here, a must have for any true Hip-Hop head. Produced by Tru-2-Life, Buddha Monk, Agent Stealth, DJ Mathematics, Allah Real, The Highest Power, Little Shoes.
The American Poets 2099 rep from the West Coast and bring forth the freshest new movement from the underground Rap scene. Pro the Leader, Nova-Kane, and Atlantis Scrolls are rounded out by West Coast Wu-Tang Veteran/Cult Hero Holocaust (aka Warcloud) for some musical adventures that could have been straight out of a comic book classic! Featured guests include Wu-Tang veterans Cappadonna, Killah Priest, Timbo King, Solomon Childs, as well as underground Hip-Hop legend C-Rayz Walz. The backdrop comes via Canadian freshman producer White Lotus.
Underground UK emcee Sinister Stricken & Polish producer Amos - The Ancient Prophet form a dark alliance to bring you that raw underground spiritual sound in their debut album “Grandis Arcanum”. Amos - The Ancient Prophet brings dark esoteric produtcion laced with Sinister Stricken's spellbinding wordplay that will leave you entranced on a journey through shifting states of mind. With features from underground emcees like Atma, Sick Since, Semantix Tha Sorcera and Wu affiliates Timbo King, Beretta 9, Holocaust and Solomon Childs, this timeless jewel will have your head nodding until your neck snaps!
From the depths of the Wu-Tang West Coast Killa Bee movement in Los Angeles, California comes one of the youngest leaders in the new Hip-Hop, Anthai da Protagonist of 71Raw, (sometimes referred to as the "Asian Killa Beez). Anthai came to prominence, as the producer of his own group, 71Raw, as well as doing tracks for many of the big names in the West Coast underground. His approach is a neo-retro, no-nonsense, return to the roots sound that has made him a favorite among Wu fans all around the globe. Featured alongside Anthai are his 71Raw bredren Martial Art and Broken Tongue, as well as The Wu-affiliated Black Knights and Christbearer (Northstar).
