Shabazz the Disciple | |
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| Born | November 29, 1973 |
| Origin | Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | East Coast hip hop |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Babygrande Records |
| Associated acts | Sunz of Man Gravediggaz Wu-Tang Clan T.H.U.G. Angels |
Shabazz the Disciple, also known as Scientific Shabazz, born David Collins, is a rapper from the Red Hook Houses of Red Hook, Brooklyn.[1] He is an original member of the Sunz of Man and Da Last Future.
Biography
Shabazz appeared in the 1994 Gravediggaz hit single "Diary of a Madman." He formed the duo the Disciples with Killah Priest, and later formed Celestial Souljahz with Freestyle of Arsonists.[2]
Shabazz released a handful of singles in the mid-90s, such as "Death be the Penalty", "Crime Saga", "The Lamb's Blood" and "Street Parables", in anticipation of his planned 1998 debut LP on GZA's GZA Entertainment imprint. However, the label folded and his relationship with the Clan soon strained, leading him to cut his Wu-affiliated ties.[3] He is also known for being an influence on the late Big Pun.
Shabazz finally released his debut album, The Book of Shabazz (Hidden Scrollz), in 2003, featuring his past singles "The Lamb's Blood," "Crime Saga," "Street Parables," and "Organized Rime Part 2," as well as the single "Red Hook Day" b/w "Thieves in da Nite (Heist)." In 2008, Shabazz formed the group T.H.U.G. Angels with fellow Sunz of Man member Hell Razah The group's debut, Welcome to Red Hook Houses, was released July 8, 2008, on Babygrande Records.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Release Date |
| The Book of Shabazz (Hidden Scrollz) | 2003 |
| The Passion of the Hood Christ | 2006 |
| Welcome to Red Hook Houses | 2008 |
| Hood Scripturez | 2010 |
| Hood Hopera (Theatrica Biblica) | 2011 |
Singles/EPs
| Title | Release Date |
| "Death be the Penalty" | 1995 |
| "Crime Saga" b/w "Conscious of Sin" | 1995 |
| "The Lamb's Blood" | 1996 |
| "Street Parables" b/w "Organized Rime Part 2" | 1997 |
| "Take Your Time" | 1998 |
| "Brooklyn Bullshit" | 2000 |
| "Red Hook Day" b/w "Thieves in da Nite (Heist) | 2003 |
| "Maintain" | 2014 |
Appearances
| Artist(s) | Track Title(s) | Album | Date |
| Gravediggaz | Diary of a Madman | 6 Feet Deep | 1994 |
| Gravediggaz | Elimination Process | The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel | 1997 |
| Marcelo D2 | Eu Tiro É Onda | Eu Tiro É Onda | 1998 |
| Curse | Seance | Feuerwasser | 2000 |
| Kritikal Mazz | Half Man Half Mic | Kritikal Mazz | 2002 |
| Jus Allah | Eyes of a Disciple | All Fates Have Changed | 2005 |
| Cilvaringz | In the Name of Allah Valentine's Day Massacre | I | 2007 |
| Blue Sky Black Death & Hell Razah | Audiobiography | Razah's Ladder | 2007 |
| Parazitii | Mereu la subiect | Slalom printre cretini | 2007 |
| Boldie of Guerrilleroz | Hablar De Mi | Noche Lluviosa (EP) | 2009 |
| Gemineye of Conspirituality | I Don't Believe | Conspiritual Warfare | 2010 |
| Shaka Amazulu The 7th | Memoirs of a Gravedigga | Black Stone of Mecca | 2010 |
| Shaka Amazulu The 7th | R.I.O.T. (Revolt Instantly On Time: Brixton Riot) | Children of The Heavens | 2010 |
| Guerrilla Alliance | The Prophecy | Guerrilla Warfare | 2010 |
| Tha Trickaz feat. Ali | The Night the Earth Cried | Cloud Adventure | 2011 |
| Ill Bill | Vio-Lence | The Grimy Awards | 2013 |
| Morlockk Dilemma | Würfelspiel | Egoshooter 10 Jahre Edition | 2013 |