Spliff Star
'William A. Lewis better known as Spliff Star (born April 16, 1975) is an American hip-hop recording artist and producer from Brooklyn.[1] He is best known as a member of the Flipmode Squad (now known as The Conglomerate) since 1996 and in particular for his work with Busta Rhymes.[1][2][3][4] Both Vibe and Complex listed Spliff Star as one of the best hype men in hip hop.[5][6]
Discography
Albums
- Contraband (released by PaperRock Records and Conglomerate Records) (2008)[7]
Filmography
- Da Hip Hop Witch (as himself)[8]
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other Artists | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touch It" (Remix) | 2006 | Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Mary J. Blige, Papoose | The Big Bang |
| "I Know What You Want" (featuring Mariah Carey & the Flipmode Squad) | 2002 | Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Rampage, Rick Rock, Spliff Star, L. Jones | It Ain't Safe No More... |
| "Make It Clap" | 2002 | Busta Rhymes | It Ain't Safe No More... |
| "Can't Get Enough" | 2001 | Meka, Rah Digga | Violator: The Album, V2.0 |
| "What It Is - Part 2" | 2001 | Spliff Star, Busta Rhymes | Dr. Dolittle 2 Soundtrack |
| "The End of the World (Outro)" | 1996 | Spliff Star | The Coming |
References
- 1 2 Cirisano, Tatiana (13 September 2016). "Almost Famous: Why The Hype Man Matters to Hip-Hop". Pigeons and Planes.
- ↑ "Flipmode Squad biography". MTV.
- ↑ "Spliff Star Takes Center Stage on Flipmode Album". MTV. 3 August 2000. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ↑ Starbury, Allen (26 November 2007). "Spliff Star Not Leaving Flipmode, Pledges Allegiance To Busta Rhymes". BallerStatus. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ↑ "5 Hype Men Who Deserve More Credit in Hip-Hop". Vibe. 29 March 2012.
- ↑ "The 10 Greatest Sidekicks in Rap History". Complex Magazine. 5 August 2014.
- ↑ Spliff Star | Contraband AllMusic
- ↑ "Eminem, Vitamin C, More Take On "Hip-Hop Witch"". MTV. 17 May 2000.
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