In alphabetical order

More indepth biographies for some of thse artists can be found in the Wu-Fam Biography page.

4th Disciple
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Primarily a Producer, but also an MC. 4th Disciple's work spans many artists such as Sunz Of Man, Killarmy, Wu-Tang Clan, and Remedy amongst many others. 4th is a native dweller of Ohio, and was one of the founding members of Killarmy.
4th Disciple is responsible for all the "scratches" on the Wu's early albums.
Albums: Steel Valley Project (No. 1) (1999)

9th Prince
Other Names: Madman, Prince Sadam, North Star, Iron Fingers, 9th Prism
Notes: Killarmy MC and brother of Wu-Tang guru, The RZA. One of the original members of Killarmy (before ShoGun Assason and Beretta 9).
Albums: Granddaddy Flow (2003)

12 O'Clock
Other Names: Billy Box
Notes: Primarily an MC, and also a sometime Producer. 12 O'Clock is a member of many Wu groups (Brooklyn Zu, D.R.U.G., and Two On Da Road). He is the younger brother of Wu-Tang elder Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Albums: n/a

60 Second Assassin
Other Names: Black Satin, 62nd
Notes: Sunz Of Man MC who has lent his vocals to many Wu albums (Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah). 60 Second Assassin is a cousin to Wu member's RZA, GZA and Ol' Dirty.
His traditional rap style is a blend of rhyme and song. This was best demonstrated on Killah Priest's "Tai Chi" song.
Albums: n/a

1.4.0. Productions
Other Names: 140, Shortre
Notes: Executive producer for Othorized F.A.M. He also produces for many artists from New York's Staten Island province as well.
Name means "One [1] For [4] elements Overall [O]". Elements in this case refers to the elements of hip hop (ie. MC'ing, DJ'ing, graf etc.)
Albums: School Yard Funk Art (2002); Poisonous Poets, Murderous Melodies (2002); Staten Island Stand Up (2003)

A.I.G.
Other Names: Allah Is God
Notes: Group consisting of Darkim Be Allah, and AllahWise (aka Wise Wizard). Made their debut hit "Bronx War Stories" on "The Swarm" compilation.
Albums: n/a

American Cream Team
Other Names: Harlem Hoodz
Notes: Group consisting of Baby Thad, Chip Banks (aka Banky Baby, Banky B. Nino), Polite, Rhyme Recca, Superb (aka Lord Superb), and Triflyn. Their main producer is Trifyln, who has also created beats for Raekwon.
A minor scuffle in late 2000 lead to the shooting death of group member, Chip Banks.
Albums: n/a

Arabian Knight
Other Names: Q-Base
Notes: Producer whose works include tracks by GZA/Genius, Killah Priest and Royal Fam. Works for his own company "Arabian Knight Productions".
Albums: n/a

Armel
Other Names: Snuggle Up, Sneeze
Notes: Member of the group Ancient Coins who have worked with the Sunz Of Man and Makeba Mooncycle in the past.
Formerly known as Snuggle Up, and has a deal with GZA's label "Liquid Swords Entertainment".
Albums: n/a

Beretta 9
Other Names: Born God Allah, Kinetic
Notes: Ohio MC who later joined Killarmy. Like various Wu artists, Beretta is a vegetarian.
Albums: n/a

Black Ice
Other Names: n/a
Notes: New group signed to Ghostface's "Starks Enterprise" label. Members are Bagz and Professor. Their first single "Every Nite of the Summer" features Ghostface himself, along with R&B group XL.
Albums: n/a

Black Knights
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Group consisting of Crisis The Drunken Swordsman, Doc Doom (aka War God), Monk, and formerly Warcloud. Wu-Fam group from California, debuted with two tracks on 1998's "The Swarm" compilation under the combined name Black Knights of the Northstar (alongside fellow California group Northstar).
Warcloud has now pursued a career as a solo artist and is no longer a prominent member of this group.
Albums: Every Night Is A Black Knight (2003)

Black Moezart
Other Names: Mo The Barber
Notes: Producer who's work includes tracks by Ghostface Killah and Shyheim. Rumored to be Ghostface's own barber.
Albums: n/a

The Blaquesmiths
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Producer duo consisting of Mike McDonald, and Rell-Love. The Blaquesmiths have produced tracks for many Wu-Tang artists including the Ruthless Bastards, Ghostface Killah, and Shyheim.
Albums: n/a

Blue Raspberry
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Female vocalist who can be heard on many Wu albums. Her first appearances was on were on Method Man's "Tical".
Albums: n/a

Brooklyn Zu
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Group consisting of 12 O'Clock, Buddha Monk, Cherokee Chief, Shorty Sh*t Stain, and Zu Keeper. First heard on Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Return to the 36 Chambers". The group have made a number of Wu album appearances since, and have also recorded a number of tracks which later appeared on Popa Wu's "Visions of the 10th Chamber". They were once collectively tied with the "old" United Kingdom group.
Albums: n/a

Bronze Nazareth
Other Names: Half-Entity, The Entity
Notes: A new and much sought after Wu producer, who is also a member of Cilvaringz' production team called "Ringz & Partners, Inc.".
Originally befriended Cilvaringz through the Internet who was impressed with his production skills. Bronze later went on to work with Moongod Allah, and from there he infiltrated the Wu ranks.
Albums: Two Champions of Shaolin (2003)

Buddha Monk
Other Names: Lord Buddha Monk
Notes: Brooklyn Zu MC and Producer. Buddha Monk is also a solo artist and has produced tracks for Ol' Dirty Bastard, Popa Wu and some outside artists.
Albums: The Prophecy (1998)

Cappadonna
Other Names: Donna CappaGoines, Poppy Wardrobe King, Cappa Shogun, Donnamite, Jay Bird, Catalog Don, Cappachino
Notes: The "once" honorary tenth Clan MC. Cappadonna had major contributions to Ghostface Killah's "Ironman" album before signing on with RZA's "Razor Sharp" label and releasing "The Pillage".
Albums: The Pillage (1998); The Yin And The Yang (2001); Cappadonna Hits (2001); The Struggle (2003)

Cilvaringz
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Dutch-Morrocan MC and Producer. Also a member of the Lin Brotherz. His Wu inception eventuated after many flights to New York and hours of waiting in front of RZA's office. Cilvaringz' demo tape reached the hands of Sophia Diggs (RZA's sister) who subsequently handed it to her brother - and the rest is history.
Cilvaringz has a large Internet following mostly due to his willingness to talk to fans and continuous promotions.
He is also the first non-American to have signed with the Wu.
Albums: The Mental Chambers (2001); The All Star Collection Box: 10 Year Anniversary (2002)

Code Red Family
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Not an official group but comprises of all artists signed to "Code Red Entertainment" (formerly "Fifth Angel Records"). This currently includes Remedy, Lounge Mode (from Othorized F.A.M.), Cappadonna and Sweetleaf.
Albums: n/a

Culture
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Vocalist of sorts. First came to light on Cappadonna's "The Yin And The Yang". Signed to Ghostface's "Stark Enterprises". Also Ghost's cousin.
Albums: n/a

Darkim Be Allah
Other Names: DB Allah, Donnie Banks, T-Big
Notes: Producer and MC who first came into light on "The Swarm" compilation.
Albums: Live At The Lab: Take 1 (2000)

Dreddy Kruger
Other Names: Dutchmaster
Notes: Royal Fam and one-time United Kingdom MC who also has connections with the Sunz Of Man. Dreddy has recorded tracks with many Wu artists (Gravediggaz, GZA/Genius) and also some European artists (IAM).
Albums: n/a

Division
Other Names: Cuffie Crime Family, Cuffie Crime Factory, CCF
Notes: Group which first came into light with the release of the Popa Wu albums. Members include Terra Tory (aka Jet Black), Freemurder (aka Lil' Free), and Shacronz. Freemurder also made a guest appearance on Cappadonna's "The Yin And The Yang".
Albums: n/a

D.R.U.G.
Other Names: Dirty Rotten Underground Grimies
Notes: Largely unheard of group with members 12 O'Clock, Master Fool, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and Popa Chief. After their announcement as a group, D.R.U.G. made a few stage performances and allegedly recorded a number of singles (none of which have made their way onto the Internet).
Their plans are probably put on hold owing to the continuous legal problems of Ol' Dirty Bastard, and his committments to the Wu-Tang Clan.
Albums: n/a

D.W. Soldiers
Other Names: n/a
Notes: New underground group featuring Suga Bang Bang, Lucky Pharagano, Dinkey Dink, La-Don, Lord Fury, and Baby Face Finster.
Albums: n/a

Frukwan
Other Names: Fruitkwan, Gate Keeper
Notes: Gravediggaz MC and Producer. Frukwan started his career in the group Stetsasonic (as Fruitkwan) with Prince Paul.
When Paul and RZA left the Gravediggaz, Frukwan assumed a greater role within the group.
Albums: Life (2003)

Ghostface Killah
Other Names: Ironman, Sun God, Starkey Love, Wally Champ, Tony Starks, General Tony Starks
Notes: The first MC to open on "Enter The 36 Chambers". Ghostface is also the first artist to release an album for "Razor Sharp" Records.
Shares a special affinity with fellow MC, Raekwon - the two are considered one of hip hop's best duos.
Albums: Ironman (1996); Supreme Clientele (2000); Bulletproof Wallets (2001); Shaolin's Finest (2003)

Gravediggaz
Other Names: n/a
Notes: First considered a side project of The RZA. The Gravediggaz were brought together by Hip Hop producer Prince Paul shortly after "Enter the 36 Chambers". They are attributed to being the pioneers of the horrorcore sound after their debut release "6 Feet Deep". Prince Paul (aka The Undertaker, Dr. Strange) took a backseat role during the group's next album before leaving the group altogether.
Later it was reported that RZA (aka RZArector) too had left the group. Shabazz The Disciple and Omen were called in as replacements, and rumor had it that a new album was recorded. This album was never in fact released (maybe even recorded). Shabazz and Omen toured Europe as brief members of the Gravediggaz but are no longer associated with this group.
The Gravediggaz then became a duo as the two remaining "core" members Poetic (aka Grym Reaper) and Frukwan (aka Gate Keeper) kept the 'Diggaz name alive. This was until Poetic's untimely death in 2001.
Albums: [Unreleased Demo Tape] (1993); 6 Feet Deep (aka Niggamortis) (1994); The Pick, The Sickle, And The Shovel (1997); Nightmare In A-Minor (2001)

GZA/Genius
Other Names: Justice, The Head, Allah Justice, Maximillion
Notes: The first Wu MC to record an album. His "Words From The Genius" came out a few years before the Clan's official release. GZA was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and aside from RZA, is considered the group's main figurehead.
Albums: Words From The Genius (1991); Liquid Swords (1995); Beneath The Surface (1999); Legend of the Liquid Sword (2002)

Hell Razah
Other Names: Heaven Razah, Lazarus, Israel The Arch Angel, Tha Young Rabbi, Young Razah
Notes: Sunz Of Man MC. Hell Razah has made a number of Wu album appearances which include GZA's "Beneath The Surface", Ghostface's "Supreme Clientele", and U-God's "Golden Arms Redemption".
Albums: When All Hell Breaks Loose (2001)

Inspectah Deck
Other Names: Rebel INS, Fifth Brother, Rollie Fingers, Ayatollah, Manifesto
Notes: Primarily an MC who also produces beats for many Clan affiliates. Inspectah Deck's debut album was marred by frequent setbacks and label problems. Often considered the group's underdog (or unsung hero).
Named after Ector Clouseau from the "Pink Panther" cartoons.
Albums: Uncontrolled Substance (1999); The Movement (2003)

Islord
Other Names: Thief of Bagdad
Notes: One of the original MC's for the supergroup United Kingdom. Islord was absent for most of Killarmy's "Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars" recording, but played a greater role in the group's subsequent releases.
He was incorrectly credited as being an assistant engineer on Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." album. Islord was merely present at the time.
Albums: n/a

Jamie Sommers
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Female MC signed to RZA's "Razor Sharp" label. First heard on Ghostface Killah's "Ironman" album, and later on RZA's "Bobby Digital" projects.
Albums: n/a

John The Baptist
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Producer whose works include tracks by GZA/Genius, Killah Priest and Royal Fam. Manages his own company "Deadly Venoms Production".
Albums: n/a

JoJo Pellegrino
Other Names: Joey Soprano
Notes: MC signed to Ghost's "Starks Enterprise" label.
Albums: n/a

Killah Priest
Other Names: Masada, Iron Sheik, Lord Messiah
Notes: Sunz Of Man MC and popular solo artist. Killah Priest's claim to fame are his super-complex religious-tinged lyrics. Once teamed with Shabazz The Disciple as the duo Disciples of Armageddon. KP is also balancing his solo career between committments with the Sunz Of Man, The Maccabees, and The Four Horsemen.
His reported fued with the Wu-Tang (particularly RZA) has been the subject of much recent interest. This lead to his [possibly forced] absence from the Sunz Of Man's "Savior's Day" album.
This being said, RZA has confirmed that their falling out was on a business and not a personal level. KP's affiliation with the Wu now seems to have been re-affirmed.
Albums: Heavy Mental (1998); View From Masada (2000); Priesthood (2001); Black August (2003); Black August Revisited (2003)

Killarmy
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Well known Wu group comprising of 9th Prince, Islord, Beretta 9, Killa Sin, P.R. Terrorist, and ShoGun Assassin. Their debut release "Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars" was the first album to be released by the "Priority" distributed "Wu-Tang Records".
Most of the group members are from New York, but Beretta 9 and ShoGun Assason are from Ohio. 9th Prince is the younger brother of The RZA. Production duties for this group are primarily handled by 4th Disciple.
All the Killarmy members are currently working on solo albums.
Albums: Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars (1997); Dirty Weaponry (1998); Fear, Love & War (2001)

Killa Sin
Other Names: Killarm Sadam
Notes: Killarmy MC and brother of Wu-Fam member, Power. Considered by most to be the group's best lyricist.
Albums: n/a

King Just
Other Names: n/a
Notes: MC and close associate of Popa Wu, Shyheim, GP Wu and the Shaolin Soldiers. Served in the US Marine Corp before taking to the rap game.
Albums: Mystics of the God (1995)

LA The Darkman
Other Names: La Trapa Khan
Notes: MC and protege of Raekwon. Has appeared on many Wu albums such as "Beneath The Surface", "Nigga Please" and "Visions of the 10th Chamber".
The only respected hip hop artist in history to have recorded with Vanilla Ice.
Albums: Heist of the Century (1998)

Lounge Mode
Other Names: Lounger, Loungin' Lo
Notes: Othorized F.A.M. MC signed to "Code Red Entertainment". Lounge has been connected with the Wu since their very beginning (his earliest reference was on GZA's "Pass The Bone").
Albums: n/a

Majestic 12
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Duo comprising of Wu producer C12 and his wife Madam Majestic. C12 (aka Carlos Bess, Dr. Ben Casey) has produced for Shabazz The Disciple, Celestial Souljahz and Ghostface Killah.
Madam Majestic has provided vocals for Ghostface's "Supreme Clientele" and Wu-Tang's "The W" albums.
Albums: n/a

The Manchuz
Other Names: n/a
Notes: Group consisting of Babyface Finster, Drunken Dragon, Manley Musa, Delta #1 (aka Redz), and Spiritual Assassin. They have worked closely with Brooklyn Zu, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Popa Wu. Besides making a number of appearances on Buddha Monk's "The Prophecy" album, The Manchuz provided a number of tracks for both of the Popa Wu albums as well.
Albums: n/a

Masta Killa
Other Names: High Chief, Jamel Irief, Noodles
Notes: Low-key Clan MC. Was once considered the honorary ninth member of the team. Nowadays MK is a fully fledged member and had made numerous album appearances with Wu-Tang and non-Wu artists alike.
Known to be a strict vegetarian.
Albums: n/a

Master Fool
Other Names: Master Fuol
Notes: MC and member of the group D.R.U.G. Master Fool is a very close associate of rapper Thirstin Howl III and is also part of Howl's "Spit Squad".
Formerly spelt his name as Master Fuol.
Albums: Brownsville Kid (2002)

Mathematics
Other Names: Allah Mathematics, The 5th Pupil
Notes: Producer who's works include tracks by Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, and Killarmy amongst many others. Also the originator of the now famous "Wu" logo.
Albums: Love, Hell or Right (Da Come Up) (2003)

Method Man
Other Names: Tical, Methtical, Shakuan, Iron Lung, Hot Nikkels, Hot Nixon, Ghost Rider, The MZA, Long John Silver, Johnny Blaze
Notes: Perhaps the most popular and recognisable of all the Wu MC's. Method Man was the first member to release a solo album after the success of "Enter The 36 Chambers". He furthered his career by recording with a string of artists inside and outside his Wu family (and continues to do so today).
Method Man also produces from time to time, and more recently he has delved into an acting career.
Albums: Tical (1994); Tical 2000: Judgement Day (1998); Tical: The Alter Ego Remixes (1998); Blackout (1999); How High (Soundtrack) (2001)

Mighty Jarret
Other Names: Mikey Jarrett Jr., Malachi, Eternal, Hard Bishop
Notes: Reggae artist and member of the Royal Fam.
Albums: n/a

M.M.O.
Other Names: Money Makin Operation, Money Makin Outlaws, Money Members Only, The Massive
Notes: Group consisting of Trigga, Itchy Finga-Sha, Pearl Handles, Naisha and Bam Bam.
Albums: M.M.O. The Operation (2001); All About The Money (2003)

Moongod Allah
Other Names: Philly J
Notes: Dutch Producer who's works include tracks by Cilvaringz, Lin Brotherz (of which he is also a member), and outside crew the Most High Brotherz. Also a close RZA associate.
Albums: Ten Tigers of KwanTung (2001); The Return of the Ten Tigers (2002); Two Champions of Shaolin (2003)

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