• Buddha Monk Rapper

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Buddha Monk Rapper

As leader of the famed Wu Tang-affiliated crew Brooklyn Zu, Buddha Monk has worked prolifically for years, through his unflagging production on the mic and behind the boards. BROOKLYN ZU PRESENTS: UNRELEASED CHAMBERS brings together 19 rare and unheard tracks from Buddha Monk’s crates. Representing over a decade in the trenches of New York’s underground rap scene, this raw, unpolished collection features lyrical contributions from Shyheim, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Juice, Da Manchuz, Layza Life, Tai Chi Mastas, and I Born as well as Brooklyn Zu members Prodigal Sunn, Shorty Shitstain, Murdoc, and 12 O’Clock.

From 1993 until his tragic death in 2004, the late great rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard led what was one-third of the now legendary Wu-Tang Clan dynasty of affiliated artists. Behind the scenes was producer/artist/engineer Buddha Monk, Ol' Dirty's right-hand man, organizing sessions, producing tracks, and getting Dirty from place to place, holding it all together. Fans never got to hear much from the mysterious Brooklyn Zu Family.

Buddha Monk has finally agreed open his vault and unleash the fury of these never-before heard songs that harken back to the crew's most classic period. Featured on this album are none other than Ol' Dirty Bastard himself; Brooklyn Zu ft. 12 O'Clock, Murdoc, Shorty Shitstain; Lil Vicious; Da Manchuz; Shyheim; Prodigal Sunn; Freemurda; Shacronz; Lazah Life; & Zu Ninjaz. Producers include Buddha Monk, Mozart, & Lord Finesse.