A different tune Nov 16, 2009
After a lengthy delay, Ghostface Killah emerged through a cloud of smoke to greet the crowd. He started with two quick songs and included his verse from the Raekwon classic "Ice Cream," then stopped after 20 seconds to talk into the microphone instead. (Daily Orange, NY)
Pop music: the week ahead Nov 12, 2009
GHOSTFACE KILLAH The erstwhile Wu-Tang Clan man returns with his lyrical twists and turns and unique worldview in support of his latest and highly randy opus, Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City. 9 p.m. Nov. 13. (Boston Globe)
The Mecca of Hip-Hop Hosts Red Bull Big Tune 2009 National Finals Oct 29, 2009
All-star acts such as Digable Planets, Ghostface Killah, Alchemist and Sha Money made cameos. Red Bull Big Tune is an 18 and up show open to the public. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Stomp The Yard: Homecoming' May Feature Some 'Familiar Faces' Oct 27, 2009
Everyone from Ne-Yo to Ghostface Killah and Public Enemy was featured on the original soundtrack. "This movie, musically, is going to be a mash-up," he explained. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Can Lil Wayne's Career Thrive Despite Prison Sentence? Experts Weigh In Oct 23, 2009
" Former Island Def Jam publicist Shante Bacon, who has worked with everyone from Kanye West to Ludacris, Method Man and Ghostface Killah before starting her own 135th Street Agency, agreed that the combination of the relatively short sentence and Wayne's legendary studio stamina should mean he'll walk out just as, if not more, popular than he was before. "If he were the average artist with an average drive, this could be a momentum killer," she said. "But one thing Wayne has proven over the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Things to do, Oct. 23-29 Oct 23, 2009
Fashawn is taking a night off from his tour with Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan to rock Tower Theatre with underground rap heroes Talib Kweli and Jean Grae. Kweli is best known for his work with Mos Def as Blackstar, plus his group Reflection Eternal and a solo career of socially conscious raps. (Fresno Bee)
Fresno rapper Fashawn's CD earns broad praise Oct 20, 2009
Fashawn, who is currently touring with hip-hop heavyweight Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan through mid-November (an opportunity for him to get in front of the fans of a well-respected rap veteran), is taking a day off Saturday for his biggest local show -- a CD release concert at Tower Theatre with guest Talib Kweli. DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Fay Wrays are ready to party Oct 16, 2009
He's currently touring with Ghostface Killah, but will celebrate the release Oct. 24 at Tower Theatre in a show with Talib Kweli. Filthy: Fresno-by-way-of-Houston rapper Filthy is having a CD-release show tonight at Hero's, 820 Van Ness Ave., in downtown Fresno. (Fresno Bee)
Wu-Tang memoir Oct 13, 2009
The band -- consisting of Method Man, RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Killa -- quickly made a name for itself with its spastic break beats blended with samples from kung fu movies ... Method Man and Ghostface Killah saw solo efforts go platinum ... I know you and Raekwon have had creative differences and Ghostface Killah is suing you over royalties. (CNN -- US)
The Roots Evolution Sep 25, 2009
Paul Simon, Jay-Z, Etta James, Ghostface Killah among acts they've played with. By Eliott C. McLaughlin CNN. (CNN -- US)
Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors' Sep 25, 2009
" When Onyx performed "Slam" it felt like the group had stepped out of a time capsule: They looked almost exactly the same and still had that insane energy that made them famous. During his verse, Sticky Fingaz climbed on top of a large speaker. Rather than climb down when he finished, Stick climbed into the balcony. Other performers included Rick Ross, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Redman, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, EPMD, Ghostface Killah, Chrissette Michele, Warren G, Trey Songz, the reunion of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Upcoming record releases Sep 13, 2009
Ghostface Killah, Ghostdini, the Wizard of Poetry (Def Jam). The acclaimed rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member explores his tender (or maybe just sexual) side on this new album he claims is more R&B-oriented. (Boston Globe)
Ghostface Launches Wizard of Poetry LP With 'Baby' Video Sep 4, 2009
" DeVaughn, who sings the hook, wrote the chorus after the album's A Lenny Santiago, pulled him into the project. "Ghostface Killah. Wu-Tang. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Aug 14, 2009
Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Redman ... Ghostface Killah, who has a new album with an awesome title ("The Wizard of Poetry") dropping in late September, fillets words like a sous chef, spouting raps about drug dealing, love and metaphysical experiences that teeter between Zen and zaniness. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Raekwon Drops New Single With J. Dilla Beat Aug 5, 2009
Plus, Ghostface Killah's latest mixtape, in Mixtape Daily ... " The song features Inspectah Deck, Method Man and Ghostface Killah."It's classic Wu," Rae said about the feel of the track. "This album is basically a flashback of where we came from. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Method Man, Redman, Ghostface Killah Roll Out Classics At New York Show Aug 1, 2009
" Thursday night at the Nokia Theatre, Meth and Redman and Ghostface Killah headlined a bill which also included Keith Murray and Duo Live. Girls in pumps, sandals and sneakers joined an assortment of male Wu-Tang/ Def Squad fanatics at the Nokia to welcome three of hip-hop's historically dopest MCs.The Ticallion Stallion and the Funk Doctor who hit the stage last started off with a bunch of new material from their current LP, Songs like "City Lights" and "Ayo" warmed up the crowd during their... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Method Man Wants To Hook Up With Ghostface, Raekwon For Joint LP Jul 24, 2009
I want some feedback from the fans to see how they would take that,' Meth says of partial Wu-Tang Clan album. I want some feedback from the fans to see how they would take that. (VHI.com -- Music News)
50 Cent Would 'Love' To Make A Joint Album With Eminem Jul 23, 2009
There's a Rae, Method Man and Ghostface Killah album being talked about, as well as that full Wu-Tang Clan LP called Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang. If you remember, Rae first spoke of that album to Miss Info a few years ago during the promotion of the ill fated 8 Diagrams LP. Rae hinted that Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang would be some type of payback toward the RZA.. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Method Man: From Fronts To Furs Jul 5, 2009
" It's not only crazy it's flat-out wrong. It's been five years since Meth's last solo album, and twice that since his crew, Wu-Tang Clan, broke onto the rap scene with the urban classic Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). And while what Method Man is trying to convey is that money and success haven't changed him, that notion seems somewhat naive. We've all seen how true it rings for J.Lo. Let's start with the obvious: Shrouded in an oversized grey hooded fur coat and a belly-button length... (VHI.com -- MTV.com Music News)
Fire engulfs landmark theater in Athens, Ga. Jun 20, 2009
In 2008 national touring acts such as the North Mississippi All-Stars, Galactic, Robert Earl Keen, Sister Hazel and Ghostface Killah played at the Georgia Theatre. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Music)
Will Eminem And 50 Cent Make A Joint Album? May 30, 2009
" Next Wave of FlavOn Ghostface Killah: "We cooking that up right now. The last three Ghost albums we been on. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Method Man and Redman, 'Blackout! 2' May 25, 2009
"Four Minutes to Midnight" features Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, and it has Wu intensity. The guests, including Keith Murray and Bun B, serve a purpose and aren't here just for name recognition. (Boston Globe)
Adam Lambert's 'A Change Is Gonna Come': The Story Behind The Cover May 20, 2009
" The tune was quickly adopted as an anthem for the civil-rights struggle, though, and eventually became a minor top 40 hit. Cooke did not live to see the song enter the public consciousness, as he was killed at a Los Angeles hotel by the building's owner in December 1964. In addition to the version at the Obama inauguration, the song has been covered by hundreds of artists, including Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Seal, the Fugees, Cold War Kids and the Arcade Fire. It's been sampled by a number of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jadakiss, Green Lantern Bury Their Beef: Mixtape Monday Mar 10, 2009
" Don't Sleep: Other Notable Selections This Week ? DJ Scream and DJ Smallz - The Peace Treaty'Hood's Heavy Rotation: Bubbling Below The Radar ? Ghostface Killah - "A Message From Ghostface" ? Nas featuring Marsha Ambrosia - "If I Ruled the World '09" ? Slaughterhouse - "Fight Club" ? Keri Hilson featuring T-Pain and Lil Wayne - "Turnin Me On" (remix) ? Raekwon - "Staten (We Go Hard)" The Streets Is Talking: News & Notes From The Underground From the 'hood to Hollywood, it's moooooo-vin! Red... (VHI.com -- Music News)
DJ receives hip-hop nod Mar 5, 2009
He also opened for Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan at Crowbar, 420 E. College Ave., in 2006. And this past semester, he said he opened for the Ying Yang Twins when they performed at Phi Sigma Kappa, 501 S. Allen St.. (Daily Collegian, PA)
