The Lost Children of Babylon
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The Lost Children of Babylon (LCOB) are a Philadelphia based underground hip-hop group founded by Rasul Allah in the mid-90s. They first appeared in 1996 on Jedi Mind Tricks
"Amber Probe EP
". The group is known for their conscious and spiritual
style with lyrics influenced by Nuwaubian philosophy
, Islam
and The Nation of Gods and Earths
. They are affiliated with: Jedi Mind Tricks
, Killah Priest
, Black Market Militia
, The Maccabeez, Wu-Tang Killa Beez and the Sunz of Man
.
debut the Amber Probe EP
. Where they appeared on the song "Communion: The Crop Circle Thesis". They also contributed with verses on four more songs on Jedi Mind Tricks The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness
: "Chinese Water Torture", "The Three Immortals", "As It Was In The Beginning" and "Books of Blood: The Coming Of Tan
".
on the World Trade Center
. The band became more political, choosing to proselytize about world politics rather than Egyptian mysticism. Some controversy occurs, since they condemn the terrorists, yet also George W. Bush
and his administration for purportedly enabling the circumstances of 9/11. The album examines both the conspiracies about 9/11
and the facts of the event.
Their recent releases were put out on the internet called "Prelude To "The Appendices" (a promo to the upcoming album "The Appendices: The Scroll Of Lost Tales"), "The Lost Tapes", and a prelude to the upcoming album "Zeitgeist: The Spirit Of The Age". Several members have also announced solo debuts to be released in a near future. Richard Raw has already released his first album entitled "My City, A Place Where Somebody Can Be Nobody" and several other mixtapes that were released on the internet.
Jedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks is a hip hop duo with Vinnie Paz from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jus Allah from Camden, New Jersey. The group was founded by two high school friends, rapper Vinnie Paz and former producer/DJ Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
"Amber Probe EP
Amber Probe EP
Amber Probe is the debut EP from Philadelphia Hip Hop duo Jedi Mind Tricks, released in 1996. The tracks "Neva Antiquated ", "Communion: The Crop Circle Thesis" and "Books of Blood: The Coming of Tan" were all included on their full-length debut, The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological &...
". The group is known for their conscious and spiritual
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
style with lyrics influenced by Nuwaubian philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
, Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
and The Nation of Gods and Earths
The Nation of Gods and Earths
The Nation of Gods and Earths, sometimes referred to as NGE or NOGE, the Five-Percent Nation, or the Five Percenters is an American organization founded in 1964 in the Harlem section of the borough of Manhattan, New York City, by Clarence 13X, a former student of Malcolm X, who left his mosque...
. They are affiliated with: Jedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks is a hip hop duo with Vinnie Paz from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jus Allah from Camden, New Jersey. The group was founded by two high school friends, rapper Vinnie Paz and former producer/DJ Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
, Killah Priest
Killah Priest
Walter Reed, better known as Killah Priest, Iron Sheik from the Middle East, or Masada, is an American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate who was raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant & Brownsville neighbourhoods in Brooklyn. He is known for intensely spiritual lyrics loaded with metaphors and religious...
, Black Market Militia
Black Market Militia
Black Market Militia is a rap group composed of Killah Priest, Timbo King, Hell Razah, Tragedy Khadafi and William Cooper. They released their first - Black Market Militia - in 2005, through Performance Records, invisioned and initiated by Mitchell Serbes, Gary Hertzan and Mariel Maffetone. They...
, The Maccabeez, Wu-Tang Killa Beez and the Sunz of Man
Sunz of Man
Sunz of Man is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated group that currently consists of Prodigal Sunn, Hell Razah, 60 Second Assassin, Shabazz the Disciple and Killah Priest. The group's first incarnation also included 7th Ambassador and Supreme...
.
First appearance
The Lost Children of Babylon entered the hiphop-scene in 1996 with an appearance on Jedi Mind TricksJedi Mind Tricks
Jedi Mind Tricks is a hip hop duo with Vinnie Paz from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jus Allah from Camden, New Jersey. The group was founded by two high school friends, rapper Vinnie Paz and former producer/DJ Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
debut the Amber Probe EP
Amber Probe EP
Amber Probe is the debut EP from Philadelphia Hip Hop duo Jedi Mind Tricks, released in 1996. The tracks "Neva Antiquated ", "Communion: The Crop Circle Thesis" and "Books of Blood: The Coming of Tan" were all included on their full-length debut, The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological &...
. Where they appeared on the song "Communion: The Crop Circle Thesis". They also contributed with verses on four more songs on Jedi Mind Tricks The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness
The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness
The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of Human Consciousness is the debut album of underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. The group consists of Ikon the Verbal Hologram and producer Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind...
: "Chinese Water Torture", "The Three Immortals", "As It Was In The Beginning" and "Books of Blood: The Coming Of Tan
Riley Martin
Riley L. Martin is a self-described alien contactee, author, and radio host. Martin is the author of the book The Coming of Tan, which describes his life and his alleged abduction by aliens. He hosts The Riley Martin Show on the Sirius Satellite Radio channel Howard 101...
".
Where Light Was Created: The Equidivium
Their first album was released on Seventh Cathedral Recordings in 2001. They debuted with a conscious style, with lyrics filled with Nuwaubian teachings of Dr. Malachi Z. York and different theories of the creation and destination of the human soul. This album is similar in style to Jedi Mind Tricks "Psycho-social LP".Words From The Duat: The Book Of Anubis
For their second album, LCOB changed their name to "The Lost Children of Egypt" on request of Dr. Malachi Z. York. This name change reflects a concept change on the album, which is more focused on Egyptian philosophy and mythology.The 911 Report: The Ultimate Conspiracy
LCOB's third album consists of 19 tracks about the September 11, 2001 attacksSeptember 11, 2001 attacks
The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/119/11 is pronounced "nine eleven". The slash is not part of the pronunciation...
on the World Trade Center
World Trade Center
The original World Trade Center was a complex with seven buildings featuring landmark twin towers in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. The complex opened on April 4, 1973, and was destroyed in 2001 during the September 11 attacks. The site is currently being rebuilt with five new...
. The band became more political, choosing to proselytize about world politics rather than Egyptian mysticism. Some controversy occurs, since they condemn the terrorists, yet also George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
and his administration for purportedly enabling the circumstances of 9/11. The album examines both the conspiracies about 9/11
9/11 conspiracy theories
9/11 conspiracy theories are theories that disagree with the widely accepted account that the September 11 attacks were perpetrated solely by al-Qaeda. These theories arose because of what proponents of the conspiracy theories believe to be inconsistencies in the official conclusions or some...
and the facts of the event.
Their recent releases were put out on the internet called "Prelude To "The Appendices" (a promo to the upcoming album "The Appendices: The Scroll Of Lost Tales"), "The Lost Tapes", and a prelude to the upcoming album "Zeitgeist: The Spirit Of The Age". Several members have also announced solo debuts to be released in a near future. Richard Raw has already released his first album entitled "My City, A Place Where Somebody Can Be Nobody" and several other mixtapes that were released on the internet.
Albums
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| Where Light Was Created: The Equidivium Where Light Was Created: The Equidivium Where Light was Created: The Equidivium is the first album by The Lost Children of Babylon. Released in 2001 on Seventh Cathedral Recordings and later Re-mastered and Re-released on Babygrande Records in 2006. The album contains a conscious style, with lyrics filled with Nuwaubian teachings of Dr....
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| Words From the Duat: The Book of Anubis Words From the Duat: The Book of Anubis Words From the Duat: The Book of Anubis is the second album by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rap group The Lost Children of Babylon released under the name of "The Lost Children Of Egypt". The album was released on Seventh Cathedral Recordings in 2003 and later Re-mastered and Re-released in 2006 on... Babygrande Records Babygrande Records is an independent record label based in New York City founded by Chuck Wilson. Babygrande is distributed by the The Orchard, and represented by the Creative Artists Agency in Hollywood.-Discography:... ) |
| The 911 Report: The Ultimate Conspiracy The 911 Report: The Ultimate Conspiracy Report: The Ultimate Conspiracy is the third album from the Hip Hop group The Lost Children of Babylon, released in 2005 on Sevent Cathedral Recordings and re-released in 2006 on Babygrande Records... Babygrande Records Babygrande Records is an independent record label based in New York City founded by Chuck Wilson. Babygrande is distributed by the The Orchard, and represented by the Creative Artists Agency in Hollywood.-Discography:... ) |
| Zeitgeist: The Spirit Of The Age
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| The Appendices: The Scroll Of Lost Tales
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| 2012: Enter The Akashic Records
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Singles
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"Never Die"
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