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Afu-Ra is a Hip hop artist from New York City. Afu, born Aaron Phillip, is a devout student of the Martial arts, as well as Chess. He entered the Hip Hop scene as a member of the Gang Starr Foundation, alongside rappers like Jeru the Damaja, Big Shug and Group Home.
His first appearance was on Jeru the Damaja’s classic 1994 album The Sun Rises in the East, on the song “Mental Stamina”. He made another appearance on Jeru’s sophomore album Wrath of the Math, on the track “Physical Stamina”, in 1996. Afu’s debut single “Whirlwind Thru Cities” was released in 1998, the song reached the Top 20 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1999, he released another single, “Defeat b/w Mortal Kombat”.
His anticipated debut album, Body of the Life Force, was released in October 2000. The album featured production from some of Hip Hop’s finest, including DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, True Master and Da Beatminerz. Guests included Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA and Masta Killa, M.O.P., Ky-Mani Marley and the Cocoa Brovaz. “Whirlwind Thru Cities”, “Defeat” and “Mortal Kombat” were included here, as well as other popular songs “Equality”, “Big Acts, Little Acts” and “D&D Soundclash”. Afu released his sophomore effort Life Force Radio in May 2002, featuring production from DJ Premier, Curt Cazal, True Master, Easy Mo Bee, Needlez, Domingo and Ayatollah. Guests included Hip Hop legends Guru, Big Daddy Kane, RZA as well as R&B star Teena Marie.
His first appearance was on Jeru the Damaja’s classic 1994 album The Sun Rises in the East, on the song “Mental Stamina”. He made another appearance on Jeru’s sophomore album Wrath of the Math, on the track “Physical Stamina”, in 1996. Afu’s debut single “Whirlwind Thru Cities” was released in 1998, the song reached the Top 20 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1999, he released another single, “Defeat b/w Mortal Kombat”.
His anticipated debut album, Body of the Life Force, was released in October 2000. The album featured production from some of Hip Hop’s finest, including DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, True Master and Da Beatminerz. Guests included Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA and Masta Killa, M.O.P., Ky-Mani Marley and the Cocoa Brovaz. “Whirlwind Thru Cities”, “Defeat” and “Mortal Kombat” were included here, as well as other popular songs “Equality”, “Big Acts, Little Acts” and “D&D Soundclash”. Afu released his sophomore effort Life Force Radio in May 2002, featuring production from DJ Premier, Curt Cazal, True Master, Easy Mo Bee, Needlez, Domingo and Ayatollah. Guests included Hip Hop legends Guru, Big Daddy Kane, RZA as well as R&B star Teena Marie.
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byku90 wrote:
one of the most underrated in history [2]
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IxCLuTcH wrote:
I had 'God of Rap' memorized back from NBA 2k6, before I got into hip hop.
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ToXiChNiY wrote:
где альбом афу?
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BoogieWoogieMan wrote:
Hip Hop <3
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oneweektwo wrote:
хули дифит уже 6ой месяц висит ) http://www.nenorma.ru/img/bleat/post-2-12778981516901.jpg
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cashualty wrote:
I fucking love this guy. I cannot believe that I've slept on this guy for so long. He's so underrated it's a shame.
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trillwave wrote:
so god damn good. i love his voice & flow.
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brapbrapbrap46 wrote:
one of the most underrated in history [2]
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KingHeff wrote:
one of the most underrated in history
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vahneszah wrote:
Before I go, on this mic I show pity, coast to coast I whirlwind thru cities.
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danielbza wrote:
Perfect Rap
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z-wu wrote:
welcome to FAM nigga...!!!
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Pici0r wrote:
Afu-ra should join Wu-Tang clan, cus' he's so fuckin' awesome as them.
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betoonking wrote:
Body Of The Life Force is one of my favourite albums ever.
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QuartoBrooklyn wrote:
holy shit, i just found out about this guy right now. this is insane. i didn't even expect this guy to have so many plays, i was going through the gang starr foundation and saw his name so i downloaded and my jaw dropped.... unbelievable. this guy is fucking great and he fucks with wu tang too him and masta killa should drop a combo album together.
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ToXiChNiY wrote:
as for me,he's one of the best.where is the fucking new album Afu!!?? =///
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PASHTITNAH wrote:
great mc!!!!!!!!
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trancers wrote:
why is he still touring europe?
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zo55 wrote:
needs to make a new album i reckon :)
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patix158 wrote:
god of rap, yeah
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This is – Just A Test (Freetrack)
25 Nov 2009 | from www.afu-ra.com
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