Theodore Unit
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Theodore Unit is a loose collective of Staten Island
rappers associated with the Wu-Tang Clan
's Ghostface Killah
. The name "Theodore" is derived from "The Open Door", meaning the group acts as an open door to rappers who can prove themselves.
The group's origins begin with Ghostface's 2001 album, Bulletproof Wallets
, on the track "Theodore", which featured rappers Trife da God and Twiz, both of whom would become members of Ghost's new posse. Trife, along with Kryme Life, would leave their trio T.M.F. to join the newly named "Theodore Unit", as would Shawn Wigs and Du-Lilz of Othorized F.A.M.. This line-up, together with Solomon Childs and long-standing Wu-affiliate Cappadonna
, was featured on Theodore Unit's debut album, 718
(named after the Stapleton, Staten Island area code in which they all reside). However, the album would largely feature Trife da God and - naturally - Ghostface Killah, with only solitary appearances from Kryme Life and Du-Lilz; Twiz was not featured.
Solomon Childs, while having the third-largest presence on the album, left the group for unknown reasons in October 2005. The following month, Ghostface Killah and Trife da God's Put It on the Line
was released, which featured Kryme Life, Shawn Wigs, and Theodore Unit newcomer Sun God, who is also Ghostface's son. The album also had the notable presence of Trife's former T.M.F. bandmate Tommy Whispers.
In recent years, the group has made guest appearances on Ghostface's 2006 albums Fishscale
, More Fish
and The Big Doe Rehab
and his 2010 album Apollo Kids
.
Staten Island
Staten Island is a borough of New York City, New York, United States, located in the southwest part of the city. Staten Island is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull, and from the rest of New York by New York Bay...
rappers associated with the Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
's Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
. The name "Theodore" is derived from "The Open Door", meaning the group acts as an open door to rappers who can prove themselves.
The group's origins begin with Ghostface's 2001 album, Bulletproof Wallets
Bulletproof Wallets
Bulletproof Wallets is the third studio album by Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, an American hip hop artist.-Album information:Despite a relatively positive critical reception, the album did not perform well in the charts, struggling to sell more than 100,000 in its first week...
, on the track "Theodore", which featured rappers Trife da God and Twiz, both of whom would become members of Ghost's new posse. Trife, along with Kryme Life, would leave their trio T.M.F. to join the newly named "Theodore Unit", as would Shawn Wigs and Du-Lilz of Othorized F.A.M.. This line-up, together with Solomon Childs and long-standing Wu-affiliate Cappadonna
Cappadonna
Darryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:...
, was featured on Theodore Unit's debut album, 718
718 (album)
718 is a mixtape by Theodore Unit, composed of Kryme Life, Cappadonna, Shawn Wiggs, Ghostface Killah, Du-Lilz, Trife Da God and Solomon Childs....
(named after the Stapleton, Staten Island area code in which they all reside). However, the album would largely feature Trife da God and - naturally - Ghostface Killah, with only solitary appearances from Kryme Life and Du-Lilz; Twiz was not featured.
Solomon Childs, while having the third-largest presence on the album, left the group for unknown reasons in October 2005. The following month, Ghostface Killah and Trife da God's Put It on the Line
Put It on the Line
Put It on the Line is an album by Ghostface Killah & Trife Da God, released on Ghostface's own Starks Enterprises label on November 18, 2005 . According to Trife's Myspace profile, the album has sold over 100,000 copies independently. Trife's former T.M.F...
was released, which featured Kryme Life, Shawn Wigs, and Theodore Unit newcomer Sun God, who is also Ghostface's son. The album also had the notable presence of Trife's former T.M.F. bandmate Tommy Whispers.
In recent years, the group has made guest appearances on Ghostface's 2006 albums Fishscale
Fishscale
FishScale is the fifth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released March 28, 2006 on Def Jam in the United States. The album features guest appearances from every member of the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as Ghostface Killah's Theodore Unit...
, More Fish
More Fish
More Fish is the sixth studio album by rapper Ghostface Killah, released on December 12, 2006 through the Def Jam label.The album's name derives from Ghostface's earlier 2006 release, Fishscale. The track "Good", featuring Ghostface's fellow Theodore Unit member Trife Da God and Mr. Maygreen, and...
and The Big Doe Rehab
The Big Doe Rehab
The Big Doe Rehab is the seventh studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released December 2007 on Def Jam Records.- Album information :The album was released on December 4, 2007...
and his 2010 album Apollo Kids
Apollo Kids (album)
Apollo Kids is the ninth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan-member Ghostface Killah, released on December 21, 2010 on Def Jam Recordings. The album's first single "2getha Baby" was released on November 8, 2010....
.
External links
- [ Profile at allmusic.com]