Wu-Tang affiliate Holocaust / Warcloud comes with his first ever recording as a soloist, backed by the American Poets, 2099, an up-and-coming Los Angeles based underground rap crew. Holocaust has an International cult following which is unprecedented among Wu-Tang affiliates, and reminds of the following of M.F. DOOM. This album features the kind of grimy underground TrueSchool sound that his fans have come to expect and enjoy.
The cameo appearances on here read like a who's who of Killa Bee legends, and will remind the listener of some of the classic early Wu-Tang albums. Holocaust, American Poets 2099 (Pro the Leader, Nova Kane, Atlantis Scrolls), Timbo King, King Just, G-Clef da Mad Komposa, Dungeon Masta, Storm da Ghetto Mutant, Phil Anastasia, Fes Taylor, 60 Second Assassin, Buddha Monk, C Rayz Walz, Shadow Clan, Judah Priest, Ace Gauntlit, Dopestyles, Boot Face, Weapon X,and others..
Production by DJ Woool, Falling Down, Ace Gauntlit, White Lotus, Atlantis Scrolls, Gifted Glitch, and others.
Additional Production, Mixing, and Mastering by G-Clef da Mad Komposa
Icewater member Hanz On is bringing forth his first solo street album "Out of Chef's Kitchen". Mainly known as the cat who put "Hanz On" Joe Budden, Hanz also happens to be a skilled lyricist, who performs and tours regularly as part of Raekwon's Icewater team. This 14-track debut features Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, the late Pimp C as well as the other members of Icewater.
As a founding member of Staten Island s Wu-Tang Clan, it s not an overstatement to say this is a man who changed the game. Now straight from the slums of Shaolin Inspectah Deck is back with Manifesto, his best solo effort to date. Long regarded as one of Hip Hop s most gifted MC s, Deck is joined on Manifesto by Raekwon, Billy Danze of M.O.P, Termanology, Cormega, Kurupt, Planet Asia, Cappadonna and many more. Deck takes a hands on approach to the beats, personally producing several cuts and overseeing all production. Many of the beats are based on live tracks laid down by the same line up of musicians (The Revelations) behind 2009 s Wu-Tang Chamber Music. In addition to stellar appearance throughout the Wu catalog and solo efforts, Deck is also known for his appearances on all time classic albums such as Big Pun s Capital Punishment, Gangstarr s Moment of Truth and Pete Rock s Soul Survivor. Further, his own solo efforts are some of the best to ever arise from the Wu-Tang camp. Now is the time for Inspectah Deck to deliver truth to the world of Hip Hop. This is his Manifesto.
Debut mixtape by Chambermusik/Staten All-Stars affiliate Judah Priest. Judah is known for his deep, rugged vocals and
plaintive, matter-of-fact style. Featured on this mixtape, alongside obvious Hip-Hop stars, are original features by
Stumik (Icewater), Solomon Childs, Dungeon Masta &Morbid Society, G-Clef da Mad Komposa, Fes Taylor, Chedda Bang,
Cappadonna, Holocaust, American Poets, Storm the Ghetto Mutant, D.C, Danjamental, Yung Budd, and others!
Jus-P is known as the "underboss" of the legendary Queens,NY crew known as Shadow Clan. Featured on this classic mixtape are several Shadow Clan members including G.S. Advance and Five Starr aka Bigz who also contributes several original tracks. Ride through Queens with these young soldiers of the Zulu Nation as they bring you "back" to a feel that will invoke the "true school" of the early nineties, but at the same time, perhaps the most original new movement in Hip-Hop today.
Unbutton Your Holsters is Kevlaar 7's 30-track appetizer before the main course as he plans on releasing his first solo album Die Ageless later this year. As a member of the Wisemen and brother of Wu-Elements Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7 is already a well-respected artist in the undeground hip hop scene. With this double-CD, he shows and proves he's a force to be reckon with both on the mic and on the boards. Still, some elite emcees and producer such as Inspectah Deck, Solomon Childs, 12 O'Clock, Hell Razah and his bother and the rest of The Wisemen show up to bring this mixtape to the next level. While disc one is strickly original production, the second disc, sees Kevlaar 7 and his crew throwing darts on some of today's best producers tracks like DJ Premier, The Neptunes, Kanye West and others.
The 3 Day Theory is Killah Priest's strongest most thoroughly consistent work to date and matched with some of the best production Killah Priest has ever worked with. In 2010 Killah Priest let the world know he was back to reclaim his throne and take his rightful place on the world stage of Hip Hop...
Dom Pachino the Puerto Rican Terrorist became a veteran in the rap game at an early age, hailing from Shaolin (Staten Island), with Wu-Tang Clan brethren becoming apart of RZA's rap supergroup Killarmy, which released three classic albums that collectively sold over half a million records. He has also been featured on The Swarm compilation (Gold), RZA as Bobby Digital (Gold), and Wu-Tang Forever (Platinum). As the first ever Latin rapper to emerge from Staten Island, Dom P has always stayed busy; whether touring internationally, or appearing in tv or movies, he has released a slew of mixtapes, DVD’s and albums through his Napalm Recordings Empire that has evolved its own following characterizing with the original militant slang and sound of Killarmy. Submerging from the barracks Dom Pachino aka the P.R. Terrorist presents the sequel to his critically acclaimed underground classic, Tera Iz Him, with Tera Iz Him 2: Chronicles from the Dirty Doctrine featuring his Killarmy comrades of 9th Prince, Islord, Shogun the Assassin, and Beretta 9! Including such producers as Bronze Nazareth (Wisemen), Dub Sonata, Falling Down, and the Wareface production team!
