Rock of Heltah Skeltah
New York City, New York, United States
Music
Press
http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2008/09/tss-presents-15-minutes-with-heltah-skeltah - The Smoking Section
Discography
Heltah Skeltah Albums:
1996 - Nocturnal
1998 - Magnum Force
2008 - D.I.R.T.
Boot Camp Clik Albums:
1997 - For the People
2000- Boot Camp Clik Greatest Hits "Basic Training"
2006 - The Last Stand
2007 - Casualties of War
Mixtapes:
2003 - The Best of Rock (AWOL Soldier)
2004 - The Best of Rock Volume 2 (Veterenz Day)
2008 - Shell Shock
Features:
1995 - Smif-N-Wessun "Dah Shinin" - One Tme; Let's Get it One; Cession at Da Doghillee
1995 - Funkmaster Flex "60 Minutes of Funk Volume 2" - Freestyle w/Boot Camp Clik
1995 - Various Artists "Panther" Soundtrack - The Points w/Notorious B.I.G., Buckshot, Redman, Bustah Rhymes, Bone Thugs 'N' Harmony
1995 - Various Artists "New Jersey Drive" Soundtrack - Headz Ain't Ready w/Boot Camp Clik
1996 - OGC "The Storm" - Hurricane Starang; Blah
1997 - Various Artists "Rhyme & Reason" Soundtrack - Uni4rm w/Ras Kass, Canibus, Uni-4-orm
1997 - Politics & Bullshit - "Feel the Vibe" w/Rampage & Doo Wop
1997 - Farrah Burns "Street Tracks" - Never Look for Love in a Club
1998 - OGC "The Empire Strikes Back" - Dirtiest Players in the Game; Boot Camp MFC Eastern Conference ; M-Pire Shrikez Back
1998 - DJ Clue "The Professional" - Come On
1999 - Various Artists "Duckdown Presents" - Eye of the Scorpio w/ Buckshot; Ultimate MC w/Socrates
1999 - Black Moon "War Zone" - War Zone
1999 - Sway & King Tech "This or That" - Underground Tactics w/Crooked I & Planet Asia
1999 - Reprazentativz "Angels of Death" - God Degree; Represent Baby; News Flash
2000 - Various Artists "Scary Movie" Soundtrack - Feel Me w/Rah Digga and Rampage
2000 - Various Artists "Hip for Respect - One Four Love Pt II w/Mos Def, Channel Live, Shyheim, Cappadonna, Wise Intelligent
2000 - Tony Touch "The Peacemaker" - No No No
2000 - Spontaneous "Spur of the Moment" - Quiet on the Set
2000 - Various Artists "WWF Aggression" - No Chance w/ Redman and Peanut Butter Wolf
2004 - Sean Price "Monkey Barz" - Slap Boxin; Jail Shit
2004 -EA Sports "NFL Street" - I Am Rock
2005 - EA Sports "Need for Speed" - I Am Rock
2005 - Smif-N-Wessun "Re-Loaded" - My Timbs Do Work
2007 - Sean Price "Jesus Price Superstar" - P Body; Church; King Kong
2007 - Rugged Intellect "Renaissance Music" - Guaranteed
2007 - Smif-N-Wessun "The Album" - Stomp w/Joell Ortiz
2008 - Various Artists "Duckdown Hotline" - Fuck Dat Rapper - w/Sean Price
2008 - DJ Revolution "King of the Decks" - Start the Revolution w/DJ Revolution feat. Boot Camp Clik
2008 - Phil Anastasia "The Outfit" - Aqui Mando Yo
2009 - Buckshot & KRS One "Survival Skills" - Clean Up Crew
2009 - Sean Price "Kimbo Price" - Hot
2009 - Various Artists "Download the Right Thing a Duckdown Joint" - D.I.R.T.; Start the Revolution w/DJ Revolution feat. Boot Camp Clik
2009 - Marco Polo & Toure "Double Barrel" - Smoke
2009 - Git Beats "Say Cheese" - Been Such a Long Time
2010 - Ruste Juxx "Exxecution" - Take Money
Photos
Bio
Since 1995 Rock also known as Rockness Monsta, has gained domestic and international success as a legendary Hip Hop artist. This success can be attributed to music that fans old and new can easily identify. Through his distinguished grimy deep voice and rugged yet tactful flow Rock paints a picture for his listening audience that transcends neighborhoods, borders, languages and class. Rock has performed and toured as a solo artist as well as with Heltah Skeltah and Boot Camp Click throughout the USA, Europe and South America.
Rock has shared the stage with Jay Z, Wu Tang Clan, Rakim, The Notorious B.I.G., The Roots, Redman, Slick Rick, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, KRS One, Pharoah Monch, Kidz in the Hall, Bustah Rhymes, Torae, Mobb Deep, Xhibit, The Alkaholiks, Brand Nubian, Tha Dogg Pound, Big Pun, The Lost Boys, M.O.P., EPMD, Das Efx, MC Ren, Ras Kas, Mack 10, The Lox, Planet Asia, Fat Joe, Mike Beck, Keith Murray, Foxy Brown, Montell Jordan, Outlawz, and countless others.
Known for being one of the “Great 8” MC’s from the Boot Camp Clik, as well as one half of the rap duo Heltah Skeltah, Rock has released numerous albums. With the Boot Camp Clik he appeared on For the People (1997), The Last Stand (2006) and Casualties of War (2007). As part of the legendary group Heltah Skeltah, he released three albums, Nocturnal (1996), Magnum Force (1998)and their most recent release D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team) in 2008.
As a solo artist Rock has released three mixtapes, The Best of Rock (AWOL Soldier) in 2003, The Best of Rock Volume 2 (Vetetranz Day) in 2004 and Shell Shock in 2008. Rock has resurfaced once again as a solo artist with a transformed and renewed energy and has multiple projects in development. Rock has a new mixtape coming soon titled, “Rockin Out West” and has a new solo album in the works. Rock is currently being booked for shows and tours domestic and international, and the fans will be more than satisfied! A Rock show embodies an intensity and energy that is unparalleled! With a set list that covers over 15 years of music, fans are able to experience Hip Hop at its true level of raw and original authenticity, leaving them in a state of Hip Hop heaven.
Highlight Tours & Showcases:
Dour Festival (2005)
The Middle East Downstairs (2007)
Rock Da Bells (2007)
S.O.B.’s (2007)
Sean Price European Tours (2007, 2006)
Paid Dues Tour (2008)
S.O.B.’s (2008)
Knitting Factory (2008)
Brick by Brick (2008)
The Khyber (2008)
Club Cinema (2008)
CMJ Showcase (2009)
S.O.B.’s (2009)
Gramercy Theatre 2009
Toad’s Place (2009)
Jerky’s Music Hall (2009)
The Middle East Downstairs (2009)
Splash Festival (2009)
“Missin’link” European Tours (2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
Hip Hop Kemp (2010, 2007)
Splash (2010)
B.B. King’s (2010)
Upcoming Tour Dates:
TBA (To Be Announced)
For Bookings & Press Contact:
E-Mail: lastar@rockness.net
Phone: 34R-OCK-7004 (347-625-7004)
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