Afu-Ra

Afu-Ra
Afu-Ra after a concert in Hanover (Germany), on May 4th 2012
Background information
Birth name	Aaron Phillip
Born	January 31, 1974
Origin	New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Koch, Reggae Lounge, Decon Inc.
Associated acts	Gang Starr Foundation, M.O.P, Mike Dean, Royce Da 5'9, Wu-Tang Clan, True Master, Da Beatminerz, DJ Muggs, Curt Cazal, Easy Mo Bee, Needlez, Domingo, Ayatollah, Big Daddy Kane, RZA, Teena Marie, D&D Crew, Ky-Mani Marley, Smif-N-Wessun, Rasheedah, Gentleman, Patrice
Website	https://www.facebook.com/realafura

Afu-Ra wearing Milf-Sunglasses

Aaron Phillip (born January 31, 1974), better known by his stage name Afu-Ra, is a New York-based American underground rapper. Afu, born Aaron Phillip, is a devout student of the Martial arts, as well as Chess. Afu is a member of the Gang Starr Foundation, alongside rappers like Jeru the Damaja, Big Shug and Group Home, and is most well known through his affiliation with the foundation and Jeru the Damaja.

^[1] His first appearance was on Jeru's classic 1994 album The Sun Rises in the East, on the song "Mental Stamina". He made another appearance on Jeru's second album Wrath of the Math, on the track "Physical Stamina", in 1996. Afu's debut single, "Whirlwind Thru Cities", was released in 1998, reaching the top 20 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1999, he released his second 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 a number of prominent Hip Hop beatmakers, 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 the singles "Equality", "Big Acts, Little Acts" and "D&D Soundclash".

Afu released his second 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. In 2004, he released a compilation album titled Afu-Ra presents Perverted Monks. He returned with another album in 2005, State of the Arts. DJ Premier returned once again to produce the single "Sucka Free". Wu-Tang's Masta Killa appeared on the song "Livin' Like Dat", and underground favorite Royce da 5'9" appeared on "Pusha".

Discography

Album information
Body of the Life Force Released: October 10, 2000 Billboard 200 chart position: 183 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: 42 Singles: "Whirlwind Thru Cities", "Defeat"/"Mortal Kombat", "Equality"/"Bring it Right", "Big Acts, Little Acts", "D&D Soundclash"
Life Force Radio Released: May 21, 2002 Billboard 200 chart position: 184 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: 29 Singles: "Crossfire"/"Lyrical Monster", "Scat Man"/"Stick Up"
Perverted Monks Released: 2004
State of the Arts Released: June 14, 2005 Billboard 200 chart position: - R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: - Singles: "Poisonous Taoist"/"Sucka Free", "God of Rap"/"Pusha", "Why Cry" (feat. Gentleman)
Body Of The Life Force 2 Released: November 26, 2012 Billboard 200 chart position: - R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: -

References

1. allmusic ((( Afu-Ra > Biography )))

External links

• Official Site

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