Masta Killa (born Elgin Turner, born August 18, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York)… Read Full Bio ↴Masta Killa (born Elgin Turner, born August 18, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Though one of the lesser-known members of the group and largely absent from their debut album, he has been prolific on Clan group albums and solo projects since the mid-1990s, and released his debut album No Said Date in 2004 to positive reviews.
Masta Killa was the last member to join the Wu-Tang Clan; consequently he did not appear on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck". He was also the only member not to already be an experienced rapper at the time of the group's formation. He was extensively mentored by the GZA during his early days with the group, evident in the similar flow they both employ. He derived his rap name from the 1978 kung-fu film Shaolin Master Killer, (Shao Lin san shi liu fang). Masta only appeared on one track on the Wu-Tang Clan's first album in 1993, though his only verse on the album, the closing verse to "Da Mystery of Chessboxin", is considered by many fans to be one of its most memorable. Masta only narrowly made the track, and was almost left off in favor of Killah Priest. In fact, on the No Said Date DVD, Killah Priest claims that he and Masta Killa were in competition for the spot on Da Mystery of Chessboxin', and while Killah Priest fell asleep, Masta Killa stayed up all night writing rhymes and Killah Priest woke up the next morning to Masta Killa's verse. Since he was a developing rapper at the time Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was being written, his verse in "Da Mystery of Chessboxin" was the only one that could hold up with the other, more experienced Wu-Tang members.
During the first round of solo projects, he made several appearances on tracks now considered Wu-Tang classics, such as "Winter Warz", "Duel of the Iron Mic", and "Glaciers of Ice". His flow at the time attracted attention for being very slow and laid-back, in contrast to the more manic, forceful styles of members like Inspectah Deck and Ghostface Killah. Masta Killa is also the Clansman fondest of Chinese martial arts imagery. In 1997, the Wu-Tang Clan's second album Wu-Tang Forever saw Masta become a mainstay in the group's line-up with regular appearances throughout the double album.
Masta Killa was the last member to release a solo project, after it was delayed for several years and finally released in June 2004 (2004 in music) with the title No Said Date. It was critically acclaimed and heralded by fans as a return to form for the Clan, with an ethos and sound reminiscent of the early and mid-1990s Wu-Tang and affiliate albums. His second album, Made in Brooklyn, was released in August 8, 2006, and includes production from Pete Rock and MF DOOM. "Ringing Bells", the Bronze Nazareth-produced lead single from the album, was released in March 2006. Also in 2006, Masta Killa became the latest in a succession of hip hop artists to endorse PETA, also participating in an advertisement for the organization and is also vegetarian.
He is known for being the most quiet and mysterious member of the Wu-Tang Clan, and little is still known about him. He rarely speaks in Wu-Tang interviews, and does not give many independent interviews. "I know I seem serious and quiet to a lot of the fans. That's because I take my work seriously. It's not a game. The Clan and I work hard to give you the best," says Masta Killa.
Name
Masta Killa takes his name from the 1978 film by Lau Kar-leung called Master Killer also known as The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. The main character in the movie is played by Gordon Liu who can be seen in many other films including a double role in Kill Bill.
Aliases
Jamel Irief (pron. Juh-mel I-reef)
High Chief
Noodles (from the film Once Upon a Time in America)
Cereal Man
Luongo
Masta Killa was the last member to join the Wu-Tang Clan; consequently he did not appear on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck". He was also the only member not to already be an experienced rapper at the time of the group's formation. He was extensively mentored by the GZA during his early days with the group, evident in the similar flow they both employ. He derived his rap name from the 1978 kung-fu film Shaolin Master Killer, (Shao Lin san shi liu fang). Masta only appeared on one track on the Wu-Tang Clan's first album in 1993, though his only verse on the album, the closing verse to "Da Mystery of Chessboxin", is considered by many fans to be one of its most memorable. Masta only narrowly made the track, and was almost left off in favor of Killah Priest. In fact, on the No Said Date DVD, Killah Priest claims that he and Masta Killa were in competition for the spot on Da Mystery of Chessboxin', and while Killah Priest fell asleep, Masta Killa stayed up all night writing rhymes and Killah Priest woke up the next morning to Masta Killa's verse. Since he was a developing rapper at the time Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was being written, his verse in "Da Mystery of Chessboxin" was the only one that could hold up with the other, more experienced Wu-Tang members.
During the first round of solo projects, he made several appearances on tracks now considered Wu-Tang classics, such as "Winter Warz", "Duel of the Iron Mic", and "Glaciers of Ice". His flow at the time attracted attention for being very slow and laid-back, in contrast to the more manic, forceful styles of members like Inspectah Deck and Ghostface Killah. Masta Killa is also the Clansman fondest of Chinese martial arts imagery. In 1997, the Wu-Tang Clan's second album Wu-Tang Forever saw Masta become a mainstay in the group's line-up with regular appearances throughout the double album.
Masta Killa was the last member to release a solo project, after it was delayed for several years and finally released in June 2004 (2004 in music) with the title No Said Date. It was critically acclaimed and heralded by fans as a return to form for the Clan, with an ethos and sound reminiscent of the early and mid-1990s Wu-Tang and affiliate albums. His second album, Made in Brooklyn, was released in August 8, 2006, and includes production from Pete Rock and MF DOOM. "Ringing Bells", the Bronze Nazareth-produced lead single from the album, was released in March 2006. Also in 2006, Masta Killa became the latest in a succession of hip hop artists to endorse PETA, also participating in an advertisement for the organization and is also vegetarian.
He is known for being the most quiet and mysterious member of the Wu-Tang Clan, and little is still known about him. He rarely speaks in Wu-Tang interviews, and does not give many independent interviews. "I know I seem serious and quiet to a lot of the fans. That's because I take my work seriously. It's not a game. The Clan and I work hard to give you the best," says Masta Killa.
Name
Masta Killa takes his name from the 1978 film by Lau Kar-leung called Master Killer also known as The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. The main character in the movie is played by Gordon Liu who can be seen in many other films including a double role in Kill Bill.
Aliases
Jamel Irief (pron. Juh-mel I-reef)
High Chief
Noodles (from the film Once Upon a Time in America)
Cereal Man
Luongo
What U See
Masta Killa Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'What U See' by these artists:
Bizzy Bone (Intro: Bizzy) Representing the one forever and ever and ev…
Britney Spears You used to say that I was special Everything was…
Britney Spears You used to say that I was special Everything was…
D.pat Do you like what you see Tell me what else you…
Hit Co. Masters I see you I see you Missing you when you're not here So…
J. Stalin & Lil K.e.v Who else gon get it but me? Who else is, who…
mr. lucci What do you see? Tell me, what do you see? The…
Mutha's Day Out White man said to the black man poor Why don't you…
P.R. aka Prominence Hey! Mr.Smokey dog 今度こそ 奴らの鼻を明かしてやるぜ たとえ 火の中 水の中 俺たちゃ とんでもねえ…
Xzibit What you see is what you get now Xzibit never wait…
♥Britney Spears♥ You used to say that I was special Everything was…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Masta Killa:
01 masta killa [Intro: sample (Masta Killa)] You are watching a master at w…
1112 [GZA] Bobby said, "Fuck spendin 50 on a whip, buy a…
Armored Truck I started out workin' a ho Moved up to a runner Hustled…
Born Chamber I've taught you for three years instructing you in my…
Brooklyn King [Masta Killa in Whispery Voice] Ding, ding, ding, ding, din…
Chains Let it flow, deh-deh-duh (yeah) it's on (beh-deh-deh-deh) (D…
D.T.D. "Do that dance, grown up" - sample repeated throughout the…
Digi Warfare [Intro: Masta Killa] We gon' take this back to old school Of…
Digi Warfare (feat. RZA & U-God) (Intro: Masta Killa) We gon' take this back, crazy old schoo…
Digi Warfare Featuring Rza & [Intro: Masta Killa] We gon' take this back to old school Of…
Duel of the Iron Mic Picture bloodbaths and elevator shafts Like these murderous …
E.N.Y. House [Verse 1] Yo, when the East is in da house GOD DAMN!…
East M.C.'s (Intro: Masta Killa) Uh, uh, uh, uhhhhhhhhhh! uh uh Ya'll …
Elements of Surprise Bear witness to the god young thugs don't live…
Execute Them Execute them, execute them Execute them, execute them Yeah,…
Fam Members Only If you think you can fuck with the Wu Clan If…
Fam Members Only feat. GZA [RZA] Yo, yea check it...yo, yo yo yo Yo, if you think…
Friction Is you ready? Back by popular demand Murderous specialist t…
Glaciers Of Ice Yeah Yo, son, you gotta take me to get them Clarks,…
Grab The Mic (Masta Killa) Yeah, it's like salutation, greeting Ladies …
Intro My devastating hot east New York mentality Keep me on point…
Iron God Chamber (Intro: U-God) Yo... yo... yo... yo, yo (U-God) Time to…
It's What It Is [Intro: kung fu movie sample {Masta Killa}] I know why you'…
Last Drink [Intro: kung fu sample (Masta Killa)] After this drink.. we…
Let's Get into Something (feat. Startel) [Intro: Startel] Let's go... yeah... yea…
Love Spell [Intro: singer] Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yea…
Lovely Lady (feat. Governor Tools, Ski) [Intro: Governor Tools (Ski) …
Masta Killa [Intro: sample (Masta Killa)] You are watching a master at w…
Mortal Kombat Perverted monks style '99 style, know what I'm sayin'? Comin…
No Said Date [Intro: Masta Killa] Time to ride.. Yo... yeah.. Lord, when …
Noodles Pt. 1 Yo, this original Sicilino rock the authentic stetson Barcel…
Old Man I want two beef patties, special sauce, onions, tomatoes Let…
Older Gods Part 2 [Man #1:] Yo God I got the Top Ten Yo God -…
Pass the Bone Uh Y'all niggas should have some of this shit right here…
Queen Uh, sweetness, beautiful queen Beautiful queen, beautiful qu…
R U Listening arty people, welcome to the gathering, Many of you tonight h…
Resurrection Damn back again up on track again ? 'round the bend Some…
Ringing Bells Uh huh, uh huh [Verse 1:] You take on face value how…
School What are you doing home from school so early? You shouldn't…
Secret Rivals [Intro: Killah Priest (Method Man)] Uh... musical clever You…
Silverbacks One, two, one, two, the High Chief Yeah, yo, so alone,…
Silverbacks Ft Gza One, two, one, two, the High Chief Yeah, yo, so alone,…
Silverbacks Ft Gza Inspectah Deck And Allah Real One, two, one, two, the High Chief Yeah, yo, so alone,…
Silverbacks ft Inspectah Deck & GZA One, two, one, two, the High Chief Yeah, yo, so alone,…
Skit Yo, yo, Wu-Tang Clan, still fatter Off the datas, for, my…
Soul & Substance I stimulate life and matter in my circumference None could e…
Street Corner (Intro: sample (Inspectah Deck)) Looking on various street …
The Day After I awoke from oppression, I began to write for y'all…
The Future Yo, yo, Wu-Tang Clan, still fatter Off the datas, for, my…
The Man I want two beef patties, special sauce, onions, tomatoes Let…
The Table Moet got me actin like a fuckin goat in here Yo…
Then and Now (feat. Karim Justice, Shamel Irief, Young Prince) [Intro:…
Therapy Yo, I gotta be around this music, it's therapeutic The firs…
Things Just Ain't the Same What's this whole world, coming to Things just ain't the sam…
Triumph I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies an' hypothesis Ca…
whatever "I think of sometime" - sample repeated throughout the song …
Whatever ft. Streetlife & Prodical Sunn "I think of sometime" - sample repeated throughout the song …
Winter Warz Yes the shit is raw, coming at your door Start to…
Wu Gambinos And in our line of work, we need all the…
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@timmyreg
That beat is sweet! and killa aint got nothin to prove!
@RJNumber45
masta killa never lost it...always improved
@moniqueakhaabi2696
My favorite Wu tang MC
@reasonmath
understand where this individual is coming from... see masta killah is poetic with wisdom so its a different audience he attracts.... have an open mind yo... tho i feel where you coming from with the comment you posted..
@murfdog19
@Andrew K Masta is my favorite too. He wasnt even a rapper. GZA taught him how to rap during the very early days of Wu Tang, and he picked it up in no time. His verses are poetic.
@CarlosGonzalez-ne9em
Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game
Wu Tang Forever 👐👐👐
@joemartinez2607
WU TANG FOREVER
@deanhaynes7875
MASTA KILLA IS POETIC JUSTICE INCARNATE THERE IS NO YOUNG LYRICIST THAT HAS THE SKILL SET TO UNDERSTAND LET ALONE COME CLOSE TO THIS 1 MAN'S STYLE,DICIPLEN,OR TALENT....WU-TANG FOREVER....WU-TANG 4 LIFE
@craigdavis4265
True Hip Hop Man!
@VariantNode
I really like this.