Wu-Tang Clan affiliates

The pioneering hardcore hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan's plan to conquer the hip hop industry consisted not only of making each member into a solo star in their own right, but also to create and promote numerous affiliate artists.

Cilvaringz

This Moroccan-Dutch rapper initially made hisself known to the group after jumping on stage during a Clan concert in Amsterdam and delivering a freestyle that impressed the group members. He was eventually invited backstage after the show by RZA, but in the end was refused admittance by venue security. Cilvaringz subsequenly put a lot of effort into getting his demo tape heard by RZA, including making several trips to New York and waiting for hours in front of his office. Eventually, with help from RZA's sister Sophia Diggs, the tape finally was heard by RZA himself, who was impressed and signed him to his Wu-Tang International label. He has since made appearances on several Wu-Tang projects, including the RZA's own Birth Of A Prince and Digital Bullet LPs. His debut album, produced entirely by the Wu-Elements and featuring several Clan members, has been delayed numerous times, but is currently scheduled for release in early 2006. Birth name is Tarik Azzougarh, born in Dordrecht, Holland. Appears On: "Cousins", RZA, Digital Bullet (European version only) (2001); "You'll Never Know", "Chi Kung", RZA, Birth Of A Prince (2002)

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