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In the summer of 1998, RZA introduced to the world the Wu-Tang Killa Beez. While fans were already familiar with the majority of the artists featured on the album, there were a few new faces. Amongst those were the Black Knights of the North Star. The six-man group was the first Wu-Tang affiliated formation hailing from the West Coast. The Los Angeles MC’s brought new style and flavour to the Wu camp appearing on two tracks (Punishment and Fatal Sting) on The Swarm compilation album.

Shortly after the CD’s release, the group split in two different units; Black Knights and Northstar. The latter consists of ChristBearer and Meko The Pharaoh. Throughout the years, the Long Beach-based duo kept appearing on Wu-Tang-related projects such as the Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai soundtrack and the second installment of the Killa Beez series The Sting.

Finally on January 20 2004, the group released its first album through KOCH Records/In The Paint titled Bobby Digital Presents: Northstar. The 15-track LP was executive produced by RZA and featured production from the Wu-Tang Clan leader himself as well as electro legend Armand Van Helden, Mathematics, D.R. Period and Skarekrow. Many Wu-Tang affiliates such as Killarmy, T.M.F. and Solomon Childs made guest appearances too.

The album was very well-received by fans worldwide as it contained a distinctive blend of East Coast and West Coast influences. The balance comes from Northstar's lengthy relationship with the Wu and their life-long love of all forms of hip hop.

The Californian duo kept recording tracks together while ChristBearer managed to appear on high-profile soundtracks like Blade: Trinity and Unleashed. He also released an underground solo EP produced entirely by Skarekrow.

Now 10 years after their first appearance on record, ChristBearer and Meko The Pharaoh return with their sophomore group album titled West Coast Killa Beez. This time around, the duo almost literally takes the listener on a ride through sunny California. The production has a warm feel to it and both MC’s sound as passionate and hungry as ever. We’re also introduced to a few newcomers who provide guest spots as well as verses from Wu-Tang’s Timbo King and Warcloud. In Stores: July 22nd on Chambermusik Records.

Northstar are back and are here to stay!