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

Filmography

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. 1 2 Cirisano, Tatiana (13 September 2016). "Almost Famous: Why The Hype Man Matters to Hip-Hop". Pigeons and Planes.
  2. "Flipmode Squad biography". MTV.
  3. "Spliff Star Takes Center Stage on Flipmode Album". MTV. 3 August 2000. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  4. Starbury, Allen (26 November 2007). "Spliff Star Not Leaving Flipmode, Pledges Allegiance To Busta Rhymes". BallerStatus. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  5. "5 Hype Men Who Deserve More Credit in Hip-Hop". Vibe. 29 March 2012.
  6. "The 10 Greatest Sidekicks in Rap History". Complex Magazine. 5 August 2014.
  7. Spliff Star | Contraband AllMusic
  8. "Eminem, Vitamin C, More Take On "Hip-Hop Witch"". MTV. 17 May 2000.

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