Ghostface Killah As one of the original members of the infamous Wu-tangClan, known for his hardcore lyrics. Unlike other members of the Wu, GhostFaceKillah stayed relevant making music as well as touring. GhostFace childhood was anything but sweet. Born and raised in trenches of Stapleton Projects in Staten Island, NewYork, known for it’s ruthless streets. His rhymes tell his story. In the famous song” All I Got Is You” Ghostfacekillah, told a story on how hard his childhood was. Living in a 3 bedroom apartment, with 15 or more people living in the household. Many nights he and his siblings went without food, forced to go to neighbors for money or sometimes even for food. He’s father left his home at an early age…he had no positive male influences in his life, this is when he turned to the streets and music. Ghostface Killah is a New York City based rapper Hip-Hop collective the Wu-Tang Clan.
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Background
Ghostface Killah made his debut on 1993's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Although he rapped on the first two Wu-Tang albums, it wasn't until 1995, when he teamed up with Raekwon on the album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx that he began to make a name for himself.
After the initial success of the Wu-Tang, Ghostface began releasing critically acclaimed solo albums. The first to be released was Ironman in 1996.
In 2007 Ghostface released his seventh solo album, The Big Doe Rehab"
Keeping his self busy with other brand members of the Wu-Tang Clan,GhostFace recently joined in on the collaboration of Raekwon’s new song “New Wu”. Recently he went on a NewYork radio station, giving his feeling on the state of hip-hop music. He feels as though the south isn’t what hip-hop is, comparing himself and other East Coast rappers, to Souija Boy and Wacka Flocka Flame. He thinks , these two guys aren’t what hip-hop is. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1406/title.ghostface-killah-peace-god
Solo albums
Tours
Featured Video
In his latest video called “Baby” featuring talented R&B star Raheem Devaughn from his 09” hit single. A very catchy tune. Seems as though he wanted to do something for his lady friends, instead of his hard, thuggish tunes. This video was shot in Brooklyn, NY. In the video he’s pouring out his love for the mother of his child. Professing to her, that he’s a changed man and what to do her right as well as their unborn child.
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Fast Facts
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Name
Dennis Coles
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AKA
Tony Starks, Ironman, Ghostface, Pretty Toney
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Born
May 9, 1970
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Origin
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Fact:
Member of the Wu-Tang Clan
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Fact:
Name taken from a 1979 kung fu film titled Mystery of Chessboxing
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Years Active
1993 – present
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Labels
Epic Records (1996-2003), Starks Enterprises/Def Jam (2004-Present)
