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New York City (1993 – present)
Gravediggaz was a hip-hop group from New York City. They were well-known for their dark sense of humor and abrasive, menacing soundscapes. The group was formed in 1993 and was effectively a “supergroup”, bringing together Prince Paul (formerly producer with De La Soul and Stetsasonic), Frukwan from Stetsasonic, Too Poetic from the Brothers Grimm, and RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan (who at the time of Gravediggaz’ formation had only just released their first album). The group are widely credited as being one of the most influential and pioneering groups in the small hip hop subgenre of horrorcore.
The group’s first album was originally titled Niggamortis; however, the potentially risqué title was changed to 6 Feet Deep for the American market (European versions of the album retained the original title, and also included the bonus track “Pass The Shovel”). Released on August 9 1994, 6 Feet Deep was a mix of over-the-top ghoulish black humor, cartoonish violence reminiscent of the Geto Boys, esoteric references to the Five Percent Nation of Gods and Earths, and gritty, foreboding beats reminiscent of RZA’s work with the Wu-Tang Clan. The four members adopted Gravedigga alter-egoes for their work with the group: RZA became RZArecta, Poetic became the Grym Reaper, Prince Paul became the Undertaker, and Frukwan became the Gatekeeper. The three rapping members (without Prince Paul) released a collaborative EP titled “The Hell EP” with UK trip hop artist Tricky in 1995.
The group’s first album was originally titled Niggamortis; however, the potentially risqué title was changed to 6 Feet Deep for the American market (European versions of the album retained the original title, and also included the bonus track “Pass The Shovel”). Released on August 9 1994, 6 Feet Deep was a mix of over-the-top ghoulish black humor, cartoonish violence reminiscent of the Geto Boys, esoteric references to the Five Percent Nation of Gods and Earths, and gritty, foreboding beats reminiscent of RZA’s work with the Wu-Tang Clan. The four members adopted Gravedigga alter-egoes for their work with the group: RZA became RZArecta, Poetic became the Grym Reaper, Prince Paul became the Undertaker, and Frukwan became the Gatekeeper. The three rapping members (without Prince Paul) released a collaborative EP titled “The Hell EP” with UK trip hop artist Tricky in 1995.
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Anti5tar wrote:
"6 Feet Under" is the same album as Life by Frukwan, just other track names? "What's Wrong With You?" = "What Da Fuck" (by Frukwan), same for "A Strong Woman" = "Times R Hard" (by Frukwan).
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KeatonXZX wrote:
The only Gravediggaz song that sounds anything like OF's vibe is Bang your Head.
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g0atcheez wrote:
these guys and OF are nothing alike and both rule, suck it :D
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FuckingKP wrote:
Honestly, i can't say Tyler sucks or is bad rapper in negative way, because only verse what i've heard by him is in that game's track in his newest album and i liked that verse. Maybe i need to give some time to Tyler's solo album.. but never say Gravediggaz suck, bitch!
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Son_Unique wrote:
Cocksuckers like OFWGKTA are similar to Gravediggaz?Are you kidding me? It's fucking ridiculous.
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Tuberkulloosi wrote:
Well, Tyler can suck cock then and die... [2]
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WormOfSabnock wrote:
So damn funky.
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FuckingKP wrote:
Well, Tyler can suck cock then and die...
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KeatonXZX wrote:
Tyler said they suck? Fuck!
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FuckingKP wrote:
Oh shit. Now i can't listen to Gravediggaz no mo : (
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pinepeach wrote:
trippin
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FuckingKP wrote:
I think Flatlinerz is closest to be a similar group than Gravediggaz, just like many of ya already knew it! And i'm not never listened that OFWGKTA/Tyler shit. Something inside my head says that "don't fucking listen to it" haha
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Godisfinger wrote:
Speaking about similar music compared to Gravediggaz I'd recommend Heltah Skeltah. For those of you who don't know of them already it's Sean Price's & Rock's group that made their debut in the mid 90's. It's not exactly the same and I'd never be able to tell who's the better group. But it sure is alot more similar than this OFWGKTA shit. Even though I kinda like Tyler he is nothing compared to RZA & his Gravedigga crew.
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pablodius wrote:
's nowhere ta run to baby, 's nowhere ta hide...
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Tuberkulloosi wrote:
Hoooly shit this shit's GREAT! haha
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desperado_bloo wrote:
I like Odd Future... but you just can't compare them to Gravediggaz, get outta here with that.
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818underground1 wrote:
shrooms!!!
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KwiatekZ wrote:
Here comes the GRAVEDIGGAZ!
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Massive_Anus wrote:
I don't squawk like a hawk or stalk like a stork But walk in New York, stay away from pork
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iheartflac wrote:
Trippin, Trippin, Trippin
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