Latino rapper Fat Joe (aka Fat Joe da Gangsta, Joey Crack, and his real name Joe Cartagena) was raised in the South Bronx area of New York. It was through an older brother that Cartagena learned the ways of the street, as well as discovering rap music via the sounds of such groundbreaking artists as Theodore, Funky 4 + 1, and the Furious Five.... [+] Read More

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The Brooklyn-based hip hop duo All City comprised rappers J. Mega and Greg Valentine. The duo came together in 1993 after back-to-back solo performances at a Lyricists' Lounge open mic session; both performers so impressed the crowd and each other that they decided to team up. Signing with Onyx's label Armee, All City issued their debut LP,... [+] Read More

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Cappadonna (b. circa 1969) was one of the last members to join the Wu-Tang Clan. He had known the members since grade school in Staten Island, and he had even decided at the age of 15 that he could write and perform lyrics. It wasn't until 1995, however, that he made his recorded debut, appearing on Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx album. With... [+] Read More

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Latino rapper Fat Joe (aka Fat Joe da Gangsta, Joey Crack, and his real name Joe Cartagena) was raised in the South Bronx area of New York. It was through an older brother that Cartagena learned the ways of the street, as well as discovering rap music via the sounds of such groundbreaking artists as Theodore, Funky 4 + 1, and the Furious Five.... [+] Read More

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Baby Sham, Lord Have Mercy, Rampage, Rah Digga, and Spliff Star first appeared alongside Busta Rhymes as Flipmode Squad in 1996 on his album The Coming. The Brooklyn crew released their debut, The Imperial Album, in 1998 and members kept busy guesting on albums by Busta and others -- as well as releasing the occasional solo album. Rampage's... [+] Read More

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Relatively minor stars in the Wu-Tang constellation, GP Wu released their debut, Don't Go Against the Grain, in 1998. That album was produced by Daddy O from Stetsasonic and Hank Shocklee of Bomb Squad and Public Enemy fame, making the Wu-Tang connection even more tenuous. However, as Wu-Tang Clan historians will undoubtedly know, the four GP Wu... [+] Read More

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Killah Priest is a tangential associate of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Brooklyn native made his first recorded appearances on records by such Wu side projects and solo albums as the Gravediggaz, Ol' Dirty Bastard's Return to the 36 Chambers, and, most importantly, Genius/GZA's seminal Liquid Swords. His contributions became legendary and paved the way... [+] Read More

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A satellite member of the Wu-Tang Clan, LA the Darkman (born L.B. Jackson) followed his appearance on the DJ Muggs Presents The Soul Assassins (Chapter 1) compilation to make his solo debut in late 1998 with Heist of the Century. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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Initially regarded as one of hip-hop's most promising newcomers in the late '90s, Mos Def expanded his reach in the years to come, establishing himself as a serious actor and also making a bid to reshape the rap-rock genre. His artistic career began in the late '80s as a television actor, a profession he began directly out of high school. By the... [+] Read More

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Mr.Tac a.k.a. "Chocolate", The Future Of Indie Hip-Hop Music. The Lead Member and Founder of "Drop-Zone"/Zone Platinum Ent., Established in 1999 as a Indie Group/Label to support local and National Music Artists WorldWide. In 1999, Mr.Tac a.k.a. "Chocolate" Released "Up Next" a Unique E.P. Single that lead to Drop-Zone's Signature Sound and went... [+] Read More

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Another in the ongoing list of projects concerning rap's most visible congregation, Wu-Tang Killa Bees includes Wu-Tang members RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Masta Killa plus relatives Cappadonna, Killarmy, and Sunz of Man. Debut album Swarm, Vol. 1 appeared in July 1998. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

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