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RZA RZA is the Wu-Tang Clans chief producer. Also known as the Abbott, Prince Rakeem, Rzarector, Bobby Steels, and Bobby Digital, he was born as Robert Diggs. RZA first surfaced in the rap game during the early 90s as a member of the rap group All in Together Now, which also contained fellow Wu-Tang members such as GZA/Genius and Ol Dirty Bastard. Following All in Together Now, he signed to the famous rap label Tommy Boy under the name Prince Rakeem. He issued his first EP Ooh We Love You Rakeem in 1991 and made a video for the song Ooh We Love You Rakeem. After his deal with Tommy Boy, he formed the Wu-Tang Clan together with his fellow members. After a huge underground buzz surrounding the hit Protect Ya Neck, he was able to sign the group to Steve Rifkinds Loud Records. As a producer, RZA has been responsible for many hip-hop classics such as the groups 1993 debut Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers, which is considered to be one of the most influential albums in its genre. Since that album, he has created countless solo albums for the group, plus three more group albums. The Wu-Tang Clan is currently working on their newest album, The 8 Diagrams. Outside of the Wu-Tang Clan family, RZA is a highly sought-after producer. He has created wonderful songs for legends such as the late Notorious B.I.G. and Big Pun. In 1995, RZA became the Rzarector, forming the group named Gravediggaz together with Prince Paul, Frukwan , and the late Poetic. Their debut album 6 Feet Deep was received as a classic. RZA has never released a true RZA album; however he does have two albums out but under his alter ego named Bobby Digital, he released In Stereo, creating a whole new sound in hip-hop and Digital Bullet that spawned the hit La Rhumba. RZA created the soundtrack for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai that contained stunning verses by the Wu-Tang family and friends over vintage RZA beats. Since then, he has gone on to closely work with Quentin Tarantino, of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction fame, on his movie, Kill Bill.
Kool Moe Dee Rapper Kool Mo Dee thrived during hip-hops nascent years as a vocalist whose tongue-twisting rhymes and speedy delivery put his counterparts to shame. Educator, entertainer, speaker, actor. Three platinum albums. Has appeared on many talk shows. A few of his many topics are: Gang Violence, Being black in America, Understanding Our White Brothers and Sisters and Visa Versa. On his 1987 album, How Ya Like Me Now, Kool came up with a hip-hop report card: a method of rating MCs (Emcees, Masters of Ceremonies, Master Communicators, or rap vocalists) as a way of separating the premier MCs from their often one-dimensional, overrated counterparts (“Sucka MCs”). Building on this original list, Kool has put together an extensive rating system to compile the definitive list of the greatest MCs of all time. Kool rates each MC based on seventeen different categories, ranging from the artist’s lyricism, vocabulary, and freestyling ability to his longevity, body of work, and social impact. Each artist is given a numerical score from one to ten in each of the seventeen categories, as well as an explanation for how this rating was determined.
T. Rodgers Mr. T. Rodgers is a professional consultant, organizer and trainer specializing in violence prevention, human professions and cultural diversity. His mission is to actively promote harmonious and healthy communities that Are supported by principles of social justice. Knowledge and shard economic opportunity, respect for human rights, and a celebration of inclusion. Mr. Rodgers mother left the south side slums of 47th street in Chicago and moved to the west side of Los Angeles known as the jungle. Growing up in this densely populated village Mr. Rodgers admits it wasnt easy. As an adolescent he became embroiled in many gang-related conflicts and his leadership ability helped him develop a chapter of the almighty Black P. Stone Nation. They were500 members strong with five different parks under their control. At one point he was one of the TEN MOST WANTED gang leaders in south central Los Angeles. Mr. Rodgers gang activates caused him to be shot four times and stabbed twice, and the birth of his boy baby. These and other devastating experience forced him to take stock of himself. He began to look hard at how such self destructive and high risk behavior leads many youth to a life of incarceration, punishment, and high injury and death rates. Mr. Rodgers is now at the forefront of efforts to stop the violence and ease tension. He has taken a leadership role in negotiating truces and participating in a number of peace summits in cities across the country. His attempts to end gang violence rely heavily on promoting dialogue and understanding. Mr. Rodgers has poured his heart and soul into reaching out to troubled young men and women around the country, helping them redirect their behavior away from violence toward constructive solutions and actions. My Hope Is To Change The Person. As I Change Myself. This Change Helps Put Anger In Perspecective, And Move Away From Violence. To Support Individuals In Empowering Themselves To Utilize Their Natural Talents In A More Productive Manner To Challenge Many Underlying Factors That Have Created The Conditions That Exacerbate Their Anger he said. Through his work as executive vice president and national spokesperson for the American program Mr. Rodgers helped develop a comprehensive curriculum that is now used nationally. He has facilitated trainings and workshops for members of the California Correctional staff, Peace Officers, school personnel and other agencies in New York, Chicago, Miami, Denver, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Organ.