SHABAZZ THE DISCIPLE — PRESS BIO
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SHORT BIO
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Shabazz The Disciple (born David Collins) is an original emcee out of Red
Hook West Houses, Brooklyn, and a highly respected, connected affiliate of
the Wu-Tang Clan. Discovered by RZA just before the release of 36 Chambers,
he became a founding member of Sunz of Man — his voice acknowledged in the
intro to "Clan In Da Front."

LONG BIO
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Shabazz gained his initial prominence through impactful guest appearances
on Gravediggaz's seminal 1994 debut album, 6 Feet Deep, contributing
memorable verses to tracks such as "Diary of a Madman" and "Graveyard
Chamber." His solo career formally began with the release of "Death Be The
Penalty" and "Crime Saga" on Penalty / Tommy Boy Records — two tracks whose
impact warranted release as solo endeavors, and which remain collector's
items among DJs and vinyl/cassette collectors worldwide.

Decades later, his presence keeps expanding: international festival shows,
collaborations across the Wu-Tang universe and beyond — from Killah Priest
and Hell Razah to artists in Brazil, France and Germany — and a touring
history that has taken him to cities like Bogotá (Colombia) and stages
across Europe. In 2026 he took part in a presentation at the Sundance Film
Festival, bringing Red Hook culture to new audiences beyond music.

Today, that same energy lives on in his official merch collection — a
direct extension of his story, not just a clothing line.

DISCOGRAPHY
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"Death Be The Penalty" / "Crime Saga" (Penalty / Tommy Boy Records, 1995)
The Book of Shabazz (Hidden Scrollz)
The Passion of the Hood Christ
Welcome To Red Hook Houses (as T.H.U.G. Angelz with Hell Razah, 2008)
Hood Skoptured (with DJ Extended, 2010)
Celestial Souljanz (2023)
The Writing's On The Wall (with Ez Bodz, 2025)
Halo Like Glo (forthcoming)

NOTABLE GUEST APPEARANCES
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Gravediggaz — "Diary of a Madman," "Graveyard Chamber" · 6 Feet Deep (1994)
Gravediggaz — "Elimination Process" · The Pick, The Sickle and the Shovel (1997)
Killah Priest — "Eyes of a Disciple" · All Fallen Have Changed (2005)
"Tio Da Ohna" (marked by DJ, Sony Brazil)
Massive Tone — "Notify The President," feat. Celestial Souljanz (East West Germany)
Kheops of IAM — "Scan The Fields" · Sad Kill Pt. 2 LP, feat. Shabazz & Ardsmoth (Delabel / Virgin France)
"Oasis" — feat. Afroe, JU of Massive Tone, Shur'kin of IAM & Skols (Kopfnicker)

QUICK FACTS
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- Real name: David Collins
- Origin: Red Hook West Houses, Brooklyn, NY
- Affiliation: Wu-Tang Clan / Founding member, Sunz of Man
- First appearance: Gravediggaz — "6 Feet Deep," 1994
- Solo singles: "Death Be The Penalty" & "Crime Saga" — Penalty / Tommy Boy Records
- 2026: Sundance Film Festival
- International shows: Bogotá (Colombia), European festivals
- Instagram: @shabazzthedisciple1
- X / Twitter: @ShabazzDisciple
- Website: shabazzthedisciple.com

PRESS CONTACT
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Press & Booking: Cathy Jones — cathyjonescatdog@gmail.com
Direct: David Collins — seraphimshabazz@gmail.com

Note: all photos included in this press kit are free to use for
editorial and press coverage, with credit to Shabazz The Disciple.