Ghostface Killah: One of the original Wu-tang members, Ghostface went on to have considerable success as part of the group and also as a solo artist with critically acclaimed albums such as Supreme Clientele and Fishscale.
Killah makes many guest spots across the board and is revered for his unique style of flow and lyricism which covey both humour and sincerity in equal doses.
He has been hailed for his ability to tell stories in his rhymes which can be evidenced here;
but believe me, Ghostface ain't the kind to get all sentimental, he's more than capable of making a hard track.
here he is as part of Wu-tang, his is the fifth verse;
Personally, I think Ghostface was the best MC in Wu-Tang Clan which is some accolade even if someone like me issued it.
Ice-T: In 1982, Ice T released his first single 'Cold Wind Madness' to considerable underground success.
The former gangster and US army soldier was an instrumental figure in early hip-hop making a name for himself in open mic competitions.
Throughout the 80's Ice T gained notoriety for being one of the first people on the 'gangster' rap scene releasing his debut album 'rhyme pays' in 87.
After paving the way to a whole host of similar rappers, Ice-T also formed a heavy metal band 'Body Count'
Here's some of his material.
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