Gravediggaz Discography

Gravediggaz was a hardcore rap group from New York City, well-known for its dark sense of humor and abrasive, menacing soundscapes. The group was formed in 1994 and was effectively a supergroup, bringing together Prince Paul (formerly producer with De La Soul and Stetsasonic), Frukwan from Stetsasonic, Too Poetic from the Brothers Grym, and RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan (which at the time of Gravediggaz' formation had only just released its first album). The group is widely credited as being one of the most influential and pioneering groups in the small hip-hop subgenre of horrorcore.



The group's first album was originally titled Niggamortis; however, the potentially risqué title was changed to 6 Feet Deep for the American market (European versions of the album retained the original title, and also included the bonus track "Pass The Shovel"). Released on August 9 1994, 6 Feet Deep was a mix of black humor, cartoonish violence reminiscent of the Geto Boys, esoteric references to the Nation of Gods and Earths, and some of Paul's darkest production. The four members adopted Gravedigga alter egos for their work with the group: The RZA became RZArecta, Poetic became the Grym Reaper, Prince Paul became the Undertaker, and Frukwan became the Gatekeeper and rex.

Gravediggaz - 6 Feet Deep (US title) / Niggamortis (EU title)



1.Just When You Thought It Was Over (Intro)
2.Constant Elevation
3.Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide
4.Defective Trip (Trippin')
5.2 Cups Of Blood
6.Blood Brothers
7.360 Questions
8.1-800-Suicide
9.Pass The Shovel (Included on the European version only)
10.Diary Of A Madman
11.Mommy, What's A Gravedigga?
12.Bang Your Head
13.Here Comes The Gravediggaz
14.Graveyard Chamber
15.Death Trap
16.6 Feet Deep
17.Rest in Peace (Outro)



The three rapping members (without Prince Paul) released a collaborative EP titled "The Hell EP" with UK trip hop artist Tricky in 1995.

Tricky Vs. The Gravediggaz - The Hell EP



1.Hell Is Round The Corner (Original Mix)
2.Hell Is Round The Corner (The Hell & Water Mix)
3.Psychosis
4.Tonite Is A Special Nite (Kaos Mass Confusion Mix)



The second full-length Gravediggaz album, The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel, released in 1997, was less oriented to humor and more to social and political issues than 6 Feet Deep, and used calmer and more conventional production. Prince Paul played a considerably smaller role in the making of this album, with many of the production duties now taken care of by RZA and his Wu-Tang associates (including True Master and 4th Disciple).

Gravediggaz - The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel


1.Intro
2.Dangerous Mindz
3.Da Bomb
4.Unexplained
5.Twelve Jewelz
6.Fairytalez feat. Kelis
7.Never Gonna Come Back
8.Pit Of Snakes
9.The Night The Earth Cried
10.Elimination Process feat. Shabazz The Disciple, Omen, The Aleem Brothers
11.Repentance Day feat. Killah Priest, Hell Razah
12.Hidden Emotions feat. True Master
13.What's Goin' On? feat. 9th Prince, Blue Raspberry
14.Deadliest Biz
15.Outro


Poetic finally succumbed to cancer in July 2001. Frukwan stated in an interview not long after Poetic's death that a new album using leftover Poetic material would be released.[1] The album Nightmare in A-Minor, the third for Gravediggaz, was released independently in 2001 and only featured two of the original members, Poetic and Frukwan. This album was their darkest work yet, including many references to Poetic's struggle with colon cancer with a focus on the more apocalyptic themes of the teachings of the Five Percent Nation. Although RZA did not take part in the making of the album, some Wu-Tang Clan affiliates such as 4th Disciple, True Master and Beretta 9 were involved. The album was mostly produced by Poetic and Frukwan themselves. A slighty different version of the album (minus the song "Better Wake Up") was released to widespread critical acclaim in 2002. Gravediggaz would split up later that year.

Gravediggaz - Nightmare In A-Minor



1.Mike Check Intro: Prince Paul (Skit)
2.Bloodshed
3.False Things Must Perish
4.Last Man Standing (Skit)
5.Killing Fieldz
6.Burn Baby Burn
7.Wanna Break
8.God-Vs-Devil
9.Zig Zag Chamber
10.Today's Mathematics
11.Running Game On Real
12.East Coast-Vs-West Coast (Skit)
13.Rest In Da East
14.Guard Ya Shrine
15.Nightmare In A-Minor
16.End Of Da World
17.Man Only Fears
18.Universal Shout Outs (Skit)
19.Da Crazies (Skit)


Other Official Releases:

Gravediggaz - Double Suicide Pack EP



1.1-800 Suicide (New Vocal Version)
2.1-800 Suicide (New Acappella)
3.1-800 Suicide (Flip Squad Mix)
4.Mommy What's A Gravedigga? (RZA Mix Clean)
5.Mommy What's A Gravedigga? (RZA Mix Intsrumental)
6.1-800 Suicide (Gangsta Mix)
7.1-800 Suicide (Poisonous Mix)
8.1-800 Suicide (Poisonous Mix Instrumental)
9.1-800 Suicide (Guillotine Mix)
10.Mommy What's A Gravedigga? (Uptight Cratedigga Mix)
11.Mommy What's A Gravedigga? (Uptight Instrumental)
12.1-800 Suicide (Dig Deep Mix)


Gravediggaz - Demo Tape

01.Intro
02.Ahh Here Comes The Gravediggaz
03.Freak The Sorceress
04.Pass The Shovel
05.2 Cups Of Blood
06.Ashes To Ashes
07.1-800 Suicide (Snippet)


There have been no other OFFICIAL releases by the Gravediggaz except 2004's "6 Feet Under" which i don't even bother to post... It was an awful attempt by Frukwan to get money over Poetic's death.The only difference between Frukwan's lame solo debut "Life" and "6 Feet Under" is the tracks' titles which were changed for obvious reasons...
Other releases like "36 Chambers Of Death" or "Scenes From The Graveyard" are bootlegs...