C-Rayz Walz


Waleed Shabazz, better known by his stage name C-Rayz Walz, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He has been a member of the collective Stronghold.

Early life

Waleed Shabazz was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. His father was a drug kingpin. When he was 2 years old, his father was murdered.
He grew up listening to DJ Kool Herc, who is credited with originating hip hop music. In this environment, he developed a love of music and began freestyling with his friends for fun. In school, he had rap battles in the lunch room with his childhood friend Prodigy.

Career

In 2003, C-Rayz Walz released a studio album, Ravipops , on Definitive Jux. In 2005, he released another studio album, Year of the Beast, on the label. In 2007, he released a collaborative studio album with Sharkey, titled Monster Maker, on Babygrande Records.

Discography

Studio albums