Ghostface Killah, born Dennis Coles, is a rapper from Staten Island, New York and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
KNOWN FOR
Ghostface Killah played a significant role in the Wu-Tang Clan, both as a vocalist and as a creative influence. He often took on a storytelling role within the group's songs. His solo albums "Ironman" (1996) and "Supreme Clientele" (2000) are often considered classics in the hip-hop genre.
STYLE
Ghostface Killah's style is often characterized by his energetic and fast-paced flow, as well as his dense, abstract, and often surreal narratives.
His storytelling ability and his knack for creating vivid, cinematic scenes with his lyrics are often noted as defining characteristics of his style.
Ghostface's lyrics frequently include references to 1980s New York street culture, such as street corner doo-wop groups, five percenter teachings, and Blaxploitation films.
INFLUENCES
His influences are broad, ranging from fellow Wu-Tang Clan members like RZA and GZA to old school hip-hop artists and soul music.