Gravediggaz
A US rap ‘supergroup’ of sorts, featuring ex-Stetsasonic personnel Prince Paul (b. Paul Huston) and Fruitkwan, rechristened the Undertaker and the Gatekeeper respectively, plus Poetic the Grym Reaper and RZA the Ressurector. Poetic was formerly of Two Poetic, and RZA the Ressurector also sits behind the decks for the Wu Tang Clan. Prince Paul started the group after his Doo Dew label collapsed, needing a new venture to express his frustration. He had originally contacted his fellow band members with the intention of putting together a compilation album. Early singles included Diary Of A Madman, in the gothic/horror style the group had evolved, which utilised loops donated by RNS (famed for his production of Shyheim's debut set). The band toured in the US with the Wu Tang Clan, while Prince Paul considered further offers to produce for Soul II Soul (having already made the groundbreaking 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING with them) and Living Colour.