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Afu-Ra
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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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Body Of The Life Force
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State of the Arts
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Life Force Radio
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k-stride wrote:
Because of the x-mas european GANG STARR FOUNDATION Tour, I did an exlusive mix for you all! just tracks of AFU-RA, JERU THE DAMAJA and GROUP HOME!! just dope shit!! listen here: http://soundcloud.com/dj-k-stride/dj-k-stride-presents-the-gang-starr-foundation-mix enjoy it dj k-stride
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UglyClown wrote:
When he will come to Russia?(
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Graphysiquez wrote:
I'll see him on 26th.. *_*
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Carolits wrote:
slow down... do'nt rush.............. hey afu,.
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Stuenzer wrote:
Do You Want It
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dufrenois wrote:
Hello, I'd like to introduce to you this great afrogroove band, BANTUNANI:http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani especially" Blackninja" best regards.
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dgk3188 wrote:
where did this dude go? just dropped off the face of the earth
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zo55 wrote:
"Ha...you have cam'ron on #2 in your charts...and u call afu-ra wack ?!?!" exactly what i was gonna say lol
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lonnielynn wrote:
Ha...you have cam'ron on #2 in your charts...and u call afu-ra wack ?!?!
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JcA92 wrote:
@YouBroke: Why are YOU so wack?
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Fukinghustla wrote:
fire !!!
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YouBroke wrote:
why is this guy so wack
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DUB-G wrote:
Defeat!
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Allkoholix wrote:
!DEFEAT! Afu-ra = body-strong
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Zamari wrote:
Excellent stuff
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Soulpriest wrote:
Saw him live yesterday it was awesome, he knows how to trat a crowd ^^ @schwachmat : np ;)
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schwachmat wrote:
thank you
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Soulpriest wrote:
Yes he is rastafari
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schwachmat wrote:
is he rastafari? in "mic stance" he talks about the lion of judah
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Soulpriest wrote:
Poetic & athletic
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Events
- Dec 26 Gangstarr Foundation X-Mas Tour 09 Skaters Palace, Münster, Germany
- Dec 27 Gang Starr Foundation with Afu-Ra, Jeru the Damaja & Group Home Konzerthaus Schüür, Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Dec 29 Jeru the Damaja, Afu-Ra, Group Home E-Werk, Erlangen, Germany
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"DO YOU WANNA MAKE A CHANGE"
4 Jul 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/afuramusic
This year as we head into 2009 afu-ra and life force rec looks to explore and exspand the Hip Hop world even further. There are many things to be said in a positive light about Hip Hop and many negiti. …
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