Being born on May 9, 1970, Ghostface Killah is 52 years old as of today's date 7th February 2023. Together, they made a difference in the Rap world, garnering critical praise for Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the groups celebrated debut album in November 1993. Add To Cart. In theory, the members would be widely recognized as a group as well as individuals. Rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah rose to fame with his rap group in the early '90s. Raekwon was born Corey Woods on January 12, 1970. Ghostface and Sophia isolated throughout the wake of relationship for pretty a while. Twenty years later, many still refer to 36 Chambers as an essential piece of the Hip Hop puzzle, an album that is often cited as one of the greatest releases in the genres history. It features production from Scram Jones, Mathematics, and The RZA, who produced the album's lead single, "Our Dreams". Starks is an employee of the DeLuca mafia organisation, but his unquenchable ambition and reckless vigilantism puts him on the familys hit list. I remember being inspired by the greats, he says, thinking back to his early days in that apartment with his family, reminiscing about his introduction to the beauty of music. During his performance, the concert came to an abrupt stop. DOWNLOAD NOW! It was chaos. For Ghostface, the occasion is bittersweet. And amongst the nine rap superheroes in the dangerously wild, explosively charismatic Staten Island (a.k.a Shaolin) collective, Ghostface Killah has always pushed his way to the front with an unhinged flow and his razor sharp, cinematic wordplay. Dennis Coles was born on May 9, 1970. Dennis Coles ( born May 9, 1970 ), [1] better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu - Tang Clan. Ghostface Killah Returns With Limited "Killah Christmas" Album. Their solidarity seems indestructible, their connection is that deep. Raekwon has been playing solo shows as well as performances with fellow Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah, according to his Instagram page. In order to understand Ghosts current perseverance and strength, it is vital to understand his early struggles. Facto , A post shared by Raekwon The Chef (@raekwon) on Jun 16, 2019 at 4:02pm PDT. Contact It was simple, he admits. That same year, the Wu-Tang clan released their album "The W." His work on his solo and joint projects spans two decades and extends his discography to include roughly 30 albums. 1997. If I hear a beat and its bangin, I want to go grab a pen and a piece of paper. Wu-Tang Clan. [23][24], In the year 2000, Ghostface released his second studio album, Supreme Clientele. MF Doom also produced several songs for Ghostface's 2006 album Fishscale, on which he chose to revert to the stage name "Ghostface Killah", rather than just "Ghostface". Thats what it was. As for his post-millennium output, Ghostface has had his peaks (2006s solid Fishscale) and troughs (the poorly-selling Bulletproof Wallets), but never sounded lethargic. While known as one of the best storytellers in Hip Hop by many, Ghost is quick to give love to other rhymers. "[15] Pitchfork Media has stated that "Ghostface has unparalleled storytelling instincts; he might be the best, most colorful storyteller rap has ever seen. When Ghost speaks of his first whatchamacallit with music, hes speaking about his first memory of lyrics and instrumentation. "[34] Ghostface appeared on a total of 8 songs on Raekwon's highly anticipated release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. The man had a pretty hard childhood, growing up with 12 family members cramped up in one apartment. Thats on his Moms. It shows you them as men and boys chasing their dreams as a means to survive the '90s crack cocaine epidemic. "[22] He also contributed songs to the Sunset Park and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood soundtracks; both songs were included on his first solo LP, Ironman, in 1996. I made sure that he had some presence on this record, RZA said. In fact, Ghostface Killah has appeared in a number of documentaries related to the history of hip-hop, including the story of the infamous fraudster Martin Shkreli, known as Pharma Bro. Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Method Man, GZA, (front L-R) Raekwon and Cappadonna of Wu-Tang Clan attend the Mtn Dew ICE launch event on January 18, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. With movies like The Godfather, theres those with the loyalty to the family and theres the killers, the hitmen. Ghostface Killah. They got the snitch, the motherfucker who talk too much. Retrieved March 8, 2012. I could feel me catching lines in my head. Ghostface Killah 254,257 Followers 2 Upcoming Shows No upcoming shows in your city Send a request to Ghostface Killah to play in your city Request a Show Events Upcoming Past All Events & Live Streams MAY 05 Craig Ranch Regional Park North Las Vegas, NV Tickets MAY 27 1720 Los Angeles, CA Tickets Live Photos of Ghostface Killah View All Photos Their voices are set against RZAs beats crunchy, lo-fi drum sequences, rugged bass and dusty piano loops that you could imagine echoing down a projects hallway in the summers sweltering heat. I never stopped after that. Its almost like how RZA does his music, but it was being played live. In January 2014, he appeared on the VH1 series Couples Therapy with his girlfriend Kelsey Nykole. But they were just comic books. He then appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in January 2019. A drug dealer put money up for the winning emcee. Ghostface Killah celebrated the opening of his new venture Killah Koffee Shop in his hometown of Staten Island, N.Y., with a grand opening on Monday (May 9), attended by NYC Mayor Eric Adams. But weve got just a few more burning questions for him, and fortunately, he agrees to follow up our conversation with a phone call the next day. [28], Ghostface wasted little time in recording his next album, the heavily R&B-influenced Bulletproof Wallets, released a year after Supreme Clientele. celebrate Memphis icon Gangsta Boo with a tribute mix built from the late rappers catalogue, 90 unrelenting minutes of hair-raising trance, techno and more from Amsterdam-based DJ, producer and Slash label boss KI/KI, Featuring tracks from Lingua Ignota, Mica Levi, Lucinda Chua, David Lynch, Lucrecia Dalt and more, An ecstatic, edits-filled mix for the weekend from the Glasgow artist, Opera Festivals own Cheval and Davo step out with a warm and blissed-out mix of downtempo electro cuts, techno and rolling house that has us dreaming of balmy summers dancefloors, The Sicilian producer turns to old-skool influences in this rambunctious set captured at last years Opera Festival. The maids who worked in the hotel I mean, they was black but they was just rattin on us for no reason. Dad day yall. It was a tight unit, and everybody was hilarious.. Album: Legal Hustle. Starks gets wacked, his killers melt his remains and then press it into vinyl. [7][8] He is the founder of his own record label, Starks Enterprises. But it has all created a strong emcee, one that is still showing resilience today. The singles "Tush" and "Run", which were collaborations with Missy and Jadakiss respectively, achieved moderate success in the clubs and on the charts, and the album was featured on numerous "best of the year" lists; for instance, it was Pitchfork Media's #9 album of the year. His sons have all chosen to pursue a career in the music industry, however. When Ghostface Killah was 13, he discovered that he had been struggling. Facto , Proud to have teamed up with @bellatormma to bring da ruckus for #Belator222 this Friday at @TheGarden. He often shares photos of meal preparation and vegan protein shakes, as well as videos from the gym where he deadlifts 405 pounds. Running parallel to the release of Twelve Reasons is an album that Younge recorded with William Hart of The Delphonics, an old-school unit of soul singers. After the first Wu-Tang album, me and Rae got busy on Cuban Linx straight away. People are swinging and kicking. Cap had fucked around and won the money, because he said the drug dealers name that had put the money up for the Rap battle. And you can rest assured that, at some point, the Wu-Tang Clan will gravitate back towards the same stage. RZA was born Robert Fitzgerald Diggs on July 5, 1969, in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, according to IMDb. ODB died of a drug overdose at a New York recording studio on November 13, 2004, two days before his 36th birthday. Dennis Coles, better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is a famous rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan. Which included two disabled brothers with a muscle disease called muscular dystrophy. Everything was real large at that time, though. He served his first prison sentence at the age of 15. Ghostface Killah's daughter is an exceptionally private person. You understand what Im sayin? When Crack brings up this subject with Ghost, he warms to it immediately. Big Punisher feat. [Ghostface Killah:] Brothers try to pass me, but none could match me No girl can freak me, I'm just too nasty Lost on the dance floors, I attack y'all . I mean, I heard a couple of beats, and they was real nice. While he only put. As RZA explained in The Manual, Ghostface is super strong. He has spent a lot of time posting about the groups 36 Chambers 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour, Showtimes Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics & Men, and Hulus Wu-Tang: An American Saga., The GREATEST FEELING that life offer is when your kids ( if you have ) know you love them more than anything and everything !!!! The album also received near-unanimous positive reviews. Hes throwing arms, pushing throughhes just unstoppable. That same year, the Wu-Tang clan released their album "The W." His work on his solo and joint projects spans two decades and extends his discography to include roughly 30 albums. Ol Dirty Bastard, a founding member of the group, died from a drug overdose on November 13, 2004. With Alex Tse, RZA created Wu-Tang: An American Saga, which will premiere on Hulu on September 4, 2019. [20], A roommate of Wu-Tang founder RZA, Ghostface helped bring together the other seven members. Tracks like this make me hopeful for the future of hip-hop, lets get it trending back into the right direction., Young Determined Banker Was Born 1989 Rise Till The Sun ? You know, you jump on [1995s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx] after, and you fuck around like, Oh shit! You just try to throw your darts around. Cappadonna is an official member of Wu-Tang Clan, he said. Although the famous hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan, members are surrounded by intense media coverage, most of them have managed to keep their love lives secret. I liked The Thing. Shortly thereafter he released the album Meth Lab Season 2: The Lithium. Only in his mid-teens, Ghost was incarcerated. It was there that he heard legends blasting through speakers, stirring his young music-loving mind. People were fighting onstage, backstage, everywhere. His oldest son, 30-year-old Bar-Sun Unique Jones, raps under the name Young Dirty Bastard. Recently, he teamed up with Adrian Younge to release the critically acclaimed Twelve Reasons To Die album. [52], Like fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, Ghostface is a Muslim, having converted to Islam in 2004. With heavy promotion, it sold 37,900 units in its first week; it has sold 64,000 units as of May 12, 2010. [38] In January of 2017, Ghostface and Sheek Louch announced on their respective social media accounts that a second collaborative album was in the works. Add To Cart. On February 8th, 2000 Ghostface Killah unleashed his second solo album, the incomparable Supreme Clientele, a groundbreaking LP that caused a foundational shift in the culture that still. Most believe that Ghostface Killah never married. The album debuted strongly, appearing at the #4 position on the U.S. Released a year after his star-making . Two guys on one arm. His aliases include Shallah Raekwon, Shallah Diamond and Lex Diamond. Although he contributed fewer beats to the project than to Ironman, RZA personally oversaw the mixing and production of the album as a whole, thereby contributing to Supreme Clientele's unified sound. I Go Hard (Ghostface Killah, Boy Jones and Wiz Khalifa) . But that was the best thing they could have done to us, because we went straight to Miami and thats where we got it in, then RZA recorded us right after.. That was also the year he appeared in a Showtime documentary series about the formation and history of Wu-Tang Clan, titled "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men.". General Enquiries: [email protected] The man the Rap world knows as Ghostface Killah grew up Dennis Coles, being influenced by Soul, hearing classics at parties before having to leave the living room where smoke and laughter filled the air. According to the Mayo I remember being a little dude having to leave the living room when there were a lot of people involved. So, thats what it was. Shortly after the release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. Not only is. In return, we promise to bring you even closer to the music. And the way you heard Deck, Rae, Meth, GZA and them niggas spittin on shit it was just like Oh my god yo, this is it! And wasnt just the rhymers we had there, we had our friends in there, and some of them aint even here with us today.. WuTang is bringing the Ruckus with the @Showtime documentary series Wu-Tang Clan: #OfMicsandMen will debut at #Tribeca2019! After temporarily dropping "Killah" from his stage name, Ghostface released The Pretty Toney Album in April 2004. Los Angeles rap outfit clipping. Bonanno, Jonathan. Production began in November 2009. 1" and "Blade: Trinity.". You've heard what I've done, not what I've been through. In the early days, if you know our history, you know some of us wasnt here, you know physically present, when this Wu-Tang thing popped off. He is better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah. Hes been an official member of Wu-Tang Clan since 8 Diagrams. He appears in the movie in a music video, and wrote the song "Slept on Tony" (posted on YouTube). I had this shirt and we was slang masters. MTV News tells us that in 1997, the rapper got in hot water with the authorities when the police stopped his car in Harlem over a traffic violation. Cause if I had a chance to do it again. If youre a Crack regular, consider becoming a Supporter. I do the opposite of everything he did. The knights of The Wu were there to perform with other Rap crews when a fight broke out. 17 min read. So whether or not RZA, GZA, Masta Killa, U-God, Meth, Deck, Ghostface and Raekwon The Chef can put aside their differences to band together and cook up another album remains to be seen. At the peak of their fame, one of the most popular (and controversial) members was Ol' Dirty Bastard, who died in 2004. Crack is in conversation with Ghostface Killah in his London hotel room. 0. His lyrics are as vivid as theyve ever been, explaining the story of the comic with the creative and twisted perspective fans have grown accustomed to hearing from Ghosts rhymes. [30] Ghostface also appeared on the track "On My Knees" by UK R&B group the 411; the song became a hit in the UK and Australia. When I first heard the beats that [Adrian Younge] gave me to write, it was straight up my alley. The album is set for release in February 2022 and will feature the likes of Kanye West on production. GZA is also related to another Wu-Tang member, Ol Dirty Bastard, who passed away in 2004. For the comic book character, see. Due to Ghosts hectic, haphazard schedule, our interview gets cut short. In 2006, Ghostface teamed up with underground artist MF Doom for a still-unreleased album entitled Swift & Changeable. Perhaps part of his longevity comes from constant reinvention. Guys decided to join on their own accord, never knowing how much closer theyd become after that evening. All we did was correspond via e-mail and all that stuff, because I just gave him a script. No matter which of the Wu-Tang's nine MCs has the mic, every verse seems to build on the last, piling on quick-hitting syllables and exploitation-flick imagery. I was movin around too much, he says nonchalantly. After his release from jail, Ghost joined RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Ol Dirty Bastard to form the now iconic Wu-Tang Clan. 320 kbps - Wayshare The miniseries is set in 1990s New York City during the height of the crack cocaine epidemic and portrays a fictionalized account of the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan. I just did what I had to do and kept going [on tour] through all these other places.. I went to his house, hes got all that old shit which makes it sound nice n raw like that, not too clean. The album, while containing two RZA productions, featured none of the Clan; instead, it featured collaborations with Missy Elliott, D-Block, and Jacki-O. I am giving away skatedecks and tee shirts starting THIS and every #wuwednesday for the next 9 weeks DONT MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY Head to rebelins.com NOW?? A loving wife a great mom and best buddy yo. Unfortunately, Ghostfaces dad was not around, which made life even tougher. Soul/Funk/Disco Jay-Z / As OnePlies feat. And we were able to sit down and concoct an idea that we both were able to respect and basically get everybody in the crew involved", said Raekwon about Ghostface's involvement in the project. Issue 140 out now! But over the course of the 20 years since 36 Chambers dropped, theyve survived internal feuds, legal battles, imprisonments and the death of a founding member. Now, here we are in a digital age inside of our own speaker., A post shared by Wu Tang Clan (@wutangclan) on Feb 7, 2019 at 12:13pm PST, Despite being dead, Ol Dirty Bastard has remained a notable presence in Wu-Tangs music. It wasnt really that powerful. With their Wu-Gambino alter egos (Rae as Lou Diamonds, RZA as Bobby Steels, Masta Killa goes by Noodles etc), Ghostface and Raekwon the groups chief criminologists spearheaded the Mafioso rap revival, which became a mid-90s sensation that directly influenced Biggie, AZ, Nas and Jay-Zs debut Reasonable Doubt. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang, the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. February 25, 2022 by Nenye Ghostface Killah whose real name is Dennis Cole is a former legendary US rap lord, songwriter and businessman. . With Ol Dirty Bastard [gone], youll never get those days back. Still, the group made headlines this year when they promised to have ODB on stage with them via virtual performance. Despite all these challenges, Ghostface used the old Buddhist philosophy of transforming hardships into strengths. It kills the DJ completely. By this point in the interview, Ghost has sat up. Under the guidance of a single mother, he grew up among a great number of siblings, two of whom suffered from muscular dystrophy, in a crammed apartment in the Stapleton projects. In between that time, Ghostface Killah made appearances on various television series and reality TV shows such as "Boondocks" and "Couples Therapy," according to his IMDb page. Cappadonna, a former Wu-Tang affiliate, is the most recent addition to the group. The set-up consisted of RZA directing Rae as the lead role, and Ghostface (who features on 15 of the albums 18 tracks on as well as the cover), confidently bagged the award for Best Supporting Actor. 14. They were drinkin and smokin. As HipHopDXs Edwin Ortiz expressed in a review of the album, his lyrical disposition is as focused as it ever was. Twenty years later, hes still focused, inspired and inspiring. I respect the organised crime characters because they keep their shit together. [47] He collaborated with Canadian jazz band BADBADNOTGOOD on an album titled Sour Soul which was released in 2015. However, he did recall being influenced by Nass Illmatic when it was released in 1994. Nobody.. Its no wonder that Ghostface is widely known as the most emotional MC in the Wu-Tang Clan. Every last one of them has worked on their own solo projects. In addition to music, Inspectah Deck has also created branded skate decks aptly called Inspectah Decks. Dad day yall. His father was absent. However, his best-known nicknames might just be Iron Man and Tony Starks. This has created an aura of comic book mystique surrounding Ghosts work. The Christmas Steps, Information He was reportedly named after JFK and Robert Kennedy, who his mother admired. But right now, we gotta just let him see through his vision, then we make our opinions.. Youll never get it back, though. That was first before anything. Learn more about the groups 2019 lineup below. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Your support powers our platform, the artists we cover, and the global community of writers and creatives who make Crack Magazine. 2.5M monthly listeners. Wu-Tang manifested their Mafioso formula on Raekwons 95 debut Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. With this news, clothing deals and movie projects lined up to tell their story, the legend of the Wu continues after 20 years and its proving to be strong in 2013. He originally rapped under the name The Genius, and then GZA The Genius, but hes since shortened it. I normally keep you to myself but today Im sharing with world how much I love and appreciate you. Ghostface Killah, real name Dennis Coles, was born in 1970. The . The Source. This Friday (October 29th) is the 25th year anniversary of Ghostface Killah's classic debut, Ironman. You cant let everyone into your circle. 22 years? [36] The album was released on November 27, 2012, on E1 Music and debuted at number 73 on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 8,600 copies in the United States. [At one point] I didnt know if hed heard the whole album. Download: FLAC - Wayshare. This has certainly not been an easy journey, as shown through those obstacles he faced in a poverty-stricken apartment building or the responsibilities bestowed upon him at a young age, or the jail stint through his teens. Ghostface Killah got to know RZA in high school, but the rapper also crossed paths with another future collaborator. In 2007, Ghostface provided the theme song for the Irish animated series Skunk Fu! See the round-by-round breakdown below. I play hard for nine innings, dressed in fine linen 'Cause pussy is the best next thing besides winnin' All the positions I've been in couldn't explain how I'm livin' My vision, my intuition has risen Here . Dennis Coles, better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and a member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Two of his brothers suffered. Would love your thoughts, please comment. It was all good, because I graduated from there. According to his Instagram page, Ghostface Killah still books for shows, beats, and features. 20 years later, it still glows. Yes, 20 years later, hes still leaving his mark on the culture. Powered by. During their time together, the two . Our slang was just off the meat rack. While he is a lesser-known member of the Wu-Tang Clan, he has been busy promoting the group on his social media. Zig-zagging through the story, Ghost shows that his rhymes are far from simple. According to U-Gods website, his book is an unforgettable first-person account of his journey from the streets of Brooklyn to some of the biggest stages around the world. In the center of it, one man with many names and many styles, showing his strength and perseverance despite obstacles hes faced with his group, against his group or as a solo artist. But I dont know whats going on with it, I cant say if theyre doing it right, comes his cautious response. More than that, he discovered that his family had been struggling. Skatedeck design by @fgivoriginalart s/o to @praze.em, A post shared by Inspectah Deck (@ins_tagrams) on Sep 1, 2019 at 12:47pm PDT. GZA, RZAs cousin, was born Gary E. Grice on August 22, 1966. The identity of his baby mama (or baby mamas) is unknown. But the name Tony Starks came into playeverybody thought it was that, but it was just that me and Rae was choppin one time. Inspectah Deck was born Jason Hunter on July 6, 1970. My Lioness. The two rap heavyweights displayed their skills with their respective iconic tracks. Picture the environment on the road. There were characters I liked. A loyal friend (played by part-time Clan member and former cab driver Cappadonna) tries to warn him that its a set up: You think God sent her? When Ghostface Killah was 13, he discovered that he had been struggling. He also hasn't stopped working. Last year, RZA unveiled a mission statement: to reunite the entire group in the studio for one last time, in celebration of their 20th anniversary. You gotta look out for the snitches, the rats, in real life. So can RZA really orchestrate harmony within the Clan once again? We already got a song on Wu-Tang Forever called A Better Tomorrow, nah mean? In 2003, Ghostface signed with Def Jam Records. Over the years, Ghostface Killah, too, has earned himself some acting and soundtrack credits, notably writing an original song titled "Ironman" for the first Marvel Cinematic Universe feature film of the same name. Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Cappadonna, U-God, RZA, GZA, Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon) and more. The New York-based group went on to become one of the most revolutionary rap groups of the mid-1990s. [2] After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu - Tang ( 36 Chambers), the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Its crazy, Ghost has said, as we reported in early May. It then led to Ghostface Killah and Shkreli having a war of words (per CNBC). Cousins GZA and RZA also dabble in acting; the latter is a well-known composer who has written original music for major films, including "Kill Bill: Vol. And this shit is nice man, because you can sew shit together, you can fuck around with it, nah mean? The two never found enough time to really meet and work together, according to Ghost. something we still made sure the root of the truth was in it." . Ghostface Killah feat. But each Wu-Tang member is famous in their own right. Its a masterpiece. The latter point has led many to ask: who are the living members of Wu-Tang? I dont smoke, dont drink, and Im learning how to have less babies., A post shared by Method Man (@methodmanofficial) on Jul 16, 2019 at 7:08am PDT.