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'''Lakim Shabazz''' (born '''Larry Walsh'''<ref name=kellman>{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Lakim Shabazz biography|url=http://allmusic.com/artist/lakim-shabazz-p15172/biography|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=23 January 2011}}</ref>) is a former [[hip-hop]] [[rapper|emcee]] artist who was one of the founding members of the original version of the [[Flavor Unit]] crew. His stage name refers to the so-called Lost [[Tribe of Shabazz]], which is based on the teachings of [[Wallace Fard Muhammad]].
'''Larry Welsh''', also known as '''Lakim Shabazz''',<ref name=kellman>{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Lakim Shabazz biography|url=http://allmusic.com/artist/lakim-shabazz-p15172/biography|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=23 January 2011}}</ref> is a former [[hip-hop]] [[rapper|emcee]] artist who was one of the founding members of the original version of the [[Flavor Unit]] crew. His stage name refers to the so-called Lost [[Tribe of Shabazz]], which is based on the teachings of [[Wallace Fard Muhammad]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
As an artist signed with [[Tuff City Records|Tuff City]], Lakim first gained recognition when he provided vocals for [[the 45 King]]'s "The 900 Number". Further collaboration with the 45 King was to follow with the [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''The Red, Tthe Black, the Green.'' Then later, in 1988, his debut album ''Pure Righteousness'' was released as an introduction-style album with a "the 45 King presents" moniker on the cover sleeve. This album was relatively well received and has become an iconic release of the period in hip hop where the [[Nation of Gods and Earths]] style of the late 1980s/early 1990s is concerned. Shabazz released two albums, recorded for [[Aaron Fuchs]]'s [[Tuff City Records]], featuring production by The 45 King,<ref name="kellman2">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Pure Righteousness - Lakim Shabazz {{!}} Review|url=http://allmusic.com/album/pure-righteousness-r28248/review|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=23 January 2011}}</ref> and his militant lyrics were predominantly about his love of the [[Nation of Islam]] and his dedication to [[the Nation of Gods and Earths]], the latter of which he was a member. After his second album, he worked with [[Diamond D]] briefly and disappeared.
As an artist signed with [[Tuff City Records|Tuff City]], Lakim first gained recognition when he provided vocals for [[the 45 King]]'s "The 900 Number". Further collaboration with the 45 King was to follow with the [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''The Red, The Black, the Green.'' Then later, in 1988, his debut album ''Pure Righteousness'' was released as an introduction-style album with a "the 45 King presents" moniker on the cover sleeve.<ref name="LarkinDM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1998|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0252-6|page=303}}</ref> This album was relatively well received, and has become an iconic release of the period in hip hop where the [[Nation of Gods and Earths]] style of the late 1980s/early 1990s is concerned. Shabazz released two albums, recorded for [[Aaron Fuchs]]'s [[Tuff City Records]], featuring production by The 45 King,<ref name="kellman2">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Pure Righteousness - Lakim Shabazz {{!}} Review|url=http://allmusic.com/album/pure-righteousness-r28248/review|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=23 January 2011}}</ref> and his militant lyrics were predominantly about his love of the [[Nation of Islam]].<ref name="LarkinDM"/>

He lives in [[New Jersey]] and makes occasional appearances at [[Five-Percent Nation|Five-Percenter]] Show and Prove events.


In 2015, Shabazz was featured on the Shady Corps' track "Lost Souls".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshadycorps.bandcamp.com/track/lost-souls-featuring-lakim-shabazz-and-urban-shocker|title=Lost Souls - Featuring Lakim Shabazz and Urban Shocker, by The Shady Corps|website=The Shady Corps|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref>
In 2015, Shabazz was featured on the Shady Corps' track "Lost Souls".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theshadycorps.bandcamp.com/track/lost-souls-featuring-lakim-shabazz-and-urban-shocker|title=Lost Souls - Featuring Lakim Shabazz and Urban Shocker, by The Shady Corps|website=The Shady Corps|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref>
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== Influences ==
== Influences ==
In an interview with ''[[AllHipHop]]'', Lakim said, "I came up listening to [[The Cold Crush Brothers|Cold Crush]], [[Treacherous Three]], [[Jazzy Five]]. A lot of my influences were, like, [[Grandmaster Flash]], [[Kool Moe Dee]]; then later on in life, you had [[Rakim]], [[Big Daddy Kane|Kane]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/2007/08/24/where-are-they-now-lakim-shabazz/|title=Where Are They Now: Lakim Shabazz|last=Greg|first=Grouchy|date=2007-08-24|website=Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos {{!}} Allhiphop|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-24}}</ref>
In an interview with ''[[AllHipHop]]'', Lakim said, "I came up listening to [[The Cold Crush Brothers|Cold Crush]], [[Treacherous Three]], [[Jazzy Five]]. A lot of my influences were, like, [[Grandmaster Flash]], [[Kool Moe Dee]]; then later on in life, you had [[Rakim]], [[Big Daddy Kane|Kane]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/2007/08/24/where-are-they-now-lakim-shabazz/|title=Where Are They Now: Lakim Shabazz|last=Greg|first=Grouchy|date=2007-08-24|website=Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos {{!}} Allhiphop|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-24}}</ref>

In the song "[[Rap God (song)|Rap God]]," [[Eminem]] called Lakim Shabazz a rap personality who influenced him.


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Singles===
===Singles===
* "Pure Righteousness" (1988)
* "Pure Righteousness" (1988)
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===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''Pure Righteousness'' (1988)
* ''Pure Righteousness'' (1988)
* ''The Lost Tribe of Shabazz'' (1990) (#78 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]])<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/lakim-shabazz/chart-history/r-b-hip-hop-albums/song/375155|title=Lakim Shabazz The Lost Tribe of Shabazz Chart History|work=[[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]]|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref>
* ''The Lost Tribe of Shabazz'' (1990) (No. 78 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]])<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/music/lakim-shabazz/chart-history/r-b-hip-hop-albums/song/375155|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510061651/https://www.billboard.com/music/lakim-shabazz/chart-history/r-b-hip-hop-albums/song/375155|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 May 2018|title=Lakim Shabazz The Lost Tribe of Shabazz Chart History|work=[[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]]|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref><ref name="LarkinDM"/>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
==External links==
{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/69210-Lakim-Shabazz|title=Lakim Shabazz|publisher=Discogs|access-date=2016-12-25}}
{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/69210-Lakim-Shabazz|title=Lakim Shabazz|publisher=Discogs|access-date=2016-12-25}}


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Lakim Shabazz
Birth nameLarry Welsh
Also known asM.C. La Kim
Born (1968-12-12) 12 December 1968 (age 55)
Newark, New Jersey, US
OriginNewark, New Jersey, US
Genres
OccupationRapper
Years active1988–present
LabelsTuff City Records

Larry Welsh, also known as Lakim Shabazz,[1] is a former hip-hop emcee artist who was one of the founding members of the original version of the Flavor Unit crew. His stage name refers to the so-called Lost Tribe of Shabazz, which is based on the teachings of Wallace Fard Muhammad.

Career

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As an artist signed with Tuff City, Lakim first gained recognition when he provided vocals for the 45 King's "The 900 Number". Further collaboration with the 45 King was to follow with the EP titled The Red, The Black, the Green. Then later, in 1988, his debut album Pure Righteousness was released as an introduction-style album with a "the 45 King presents" moniker on the cover sleeve.[2] This album was relatively well received, and has become an iconic release of the period in hip hop where the Nation of Gods and Earths style of the late 1980s/early 1990s is concerned. Shabazz released two albums, recorded for Aaron Fuchs's Tuff City Records, featuring production by The 45 King,[3] and his militant lyrics were predominantly about his love of the Nation of Islam.[2]

In 2015, Shabazz was featured on the Shady Corps' track "Lost Souls".[4]

Influences

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In an interview with AllHipHop, Lakim said, "I came up listening to Cold Crush, Treacherous Three, Jazzy Five. A lot of my influences were, like, Grandmaster Flash, Kool Moe Dee; then later on in life, you had Rakim, Kane".[5]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Pure Righteousness" (1988)
  • "Black is Back" (1988)

Albums

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References

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  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Lakim Shabazz biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  2. ^ a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 303. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
  3. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Pure Righteousness - Lakim Shabazz | Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  4. ^ "Lost Souls - Featuring Lakim Shabazz and Urban Shocker, by The Shady Corps". The Shady Corps. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  5. ^ Greg, Grouchy (24 August 2007). "Where Are They Now: Lakim Shabazz". Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos | Allhiphop. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Lakim Shabazz The Lost Tribe of Shabazz Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Archived from the original on 10 May 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
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"Lakim Shabazz". Discogs. Retrieved 25 December 2016.

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