Referred to by both the media and his fans as a prophet, innovator, and poet, the emcee widely known as Killah Priest is widely recognized as one of the most vivid lyricists in Hip Hop. Priest (as he prefers being called now) first entranced listeners on the classic track B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) on GZAs seminal debut LP Liquid Swords, Priest has continued to enthrall devotees of true Hip Hop with his lush imagery, graphic storytelling and razor-sharp rhymes.
Born Walter Reed and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, he began immersing himself in spiritual discovery and the acquisition of knowledge long before he touched a microphone, spending long hours studying religion and history as a child and a teen. He fondly recalls initiating impromptu Bible study sessions and Ancient History lessons on the streets of Brooklyn while he was still in high school. That early exposure and continuing education- interwoven with his personal experiences in his Bed-Stuy projects- still resonates in his lyrics today.
His childhood friendships with Wu-Tang's GZA and Onyx's Suave exposed him to pursuing music as a career. His mesmerizing wordplay on B.I.B.L.E. prompted Geffen Records to offer him a recording contract. That resulting album - Heavy Mental, remains a by all a hip hop classic
Priest's appearance on Red Hot organization's 6th AIDS charity album "America Is Dying Slowly" (Priest created the title's acronym) further established him as one of the most respected voices and visionaries in Hip Hop. His stature is evident in the company he keeps, having recorded and/or performed with music legends both within and outside of Hip Hop (George Clinton, Big Daddy Kane, Earth Wind and Fire, KRS-One, Wyclef Jean, Elephant Man, and DJ Spooky) and appearing on the 2003 Led Zeppelin tribute album Stairway To Rock alongside Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morisette, Metallica and Slash.
Priest's 2nd, 3rd and 4th albums, "View From Masada" (released on MCA which heavily featured production by then-unknown producer Just Blaze), "Priesthood" (released on his own Proverbs Records) and "Black August" (Recon) all garnered excellent reviews.
His latest outing, the highly anticipated "The Offering", is undoubtedly his greatest work yet and features an exciting lineup of collaborators both on production and on the mic. "The Offering" is finshed and ready to go!
10-20-09 - "Elizabeth" by Killah Priest
IN STORES EVERYWHERE + FALL TOUR
Elizabeth?! I'm still rocking Behind Stained Glass and The Exorcist... every joint is a Jewel... it's hard to keep up with u. Won't stop me from copping tho
Yoooo check this...I'm featured in XXL Magazine this month!! Wow and to be blessed to also be in The Source Magazine in December. Say what?! Yup, we've recently been interviewed by The Source as new up and coming artists and the exclusive interview is available now at www.thesource.com/2009/10/sihhn-j-rocka-saria-knowledge/ It's such an honor to have this opportunity....thanks to the hip hop community for your support! Now "Bump The Beat" and let conscious independent hip hop flow through you blastin loud through your speakers!
peace and thank u for all of these years killa priest for influencing me to write these gems aiight, here is my 2nd verse for my new track its called "Falling Giants" let me know what u think
ayo check it, m-ceez better duck cuz I don't give a fuck--its time to knuckle up--I'm 2 fast for yall so buckle up--I'm a take you far beyond speeds that's unidentified--far beyond the skies--further than the vision in your eyez--while some get left behind in my rear view i see how they become smaller in size--some of them are mesmorize--some fall on there knees to cry-- compare to the other guy--I choose to gain wisdom from the most high--spit it for them that ask why--but who am I--call me the wise guy--talk to them over there sly--slicker when i drink liquor though I'm never shy--but use to be timid--and now I'm here reaching beyond limits--with real lyrics--reaching real spirits--dressed for holy wars--slashing slors--without taking scores--shaking up the planet till you have un-even floors..........peace my name is FRAZE ONE STRAIGHT OUT OF JERSEY CITY, NEW JERUSALEM
P.S. MY SHIT IS COPY WRITTEN FOOLS SO DONT TRY IT LMAO! THANX PRIEST FOR LETTING ME SHINE ON UR PAGE
peace killa priest my favorite track is track number 5 that shit is dope..off the elisabeth album..keep writing rhymes man I'm listening kid..ayo when are u performing in new york again???
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