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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = Silkski
| name = Silkski
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| background = solo_singer
| image = Silkski Sleepy Eyes.jpeg
| image = File:Silkski- Young Billionaire's Life.jpg
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|background = solo_singer
| caption = Silkski Tha Drunken Tiger
| caption = Silkski
| birth_name = Jerome Evans Jr.
| birth_name = Jerome Albert Evans Jr.
|alias = Silkski, Tha Don of All Donz, Silk Corleone, Tha D.O.D., Tha Drunken Tiger, Silkski Shawborn, Don Donnie | occupation = Actor, producer, musician
| alias = Silkski, Tha Don of All Donz, Silk Corleone, Tha D.O.D., Tha Drunken Tiger, Silkski Shawborn, Don Donnie
|origin = [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]], [[Staten Island]], [[New York]], [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]]
| origin = [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]]
| death_date =October 28, 2016
|genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]<!--Do not list subgenres. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Infobox_musical_artist#Genre-->
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]<!--Do not list subgenres. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Infobox_musical_artist#Genre-->
|occupation = [[Rapper]], [[record producer]], [[actor]]
| occupation = [[Rapper]], [[record producer]], [[actor]]
|years_active = 1988–present
| years_active = 1988–2016
|label = Protect-Ya-Neck Records, Wu Tang Management, Da Gutta Ent, Street Scholar, [[Bungalo Records]], [[Universal Music Group]], [[Quality Records]], [[Warlock Records]], [[Capitol Records]], [[Geffen Records]], [[Priority Records]], [[Def Jam Recordings]], [[Milan Records]], [[PolyGram]], [[Columbia Records]], [[Death Row Records]], [[Dangerous Records]], DSX Records, [[EMI|EMI Records]]
|associated_acts = [[Ol' Dirty Bastard|ODB]], [[Wu-Tang Clan]], [[Brooklyn Zu]], [[Prodigal Sunn]], [[60 Second Assassin (emcee)]], [[Tha Alkaholiks]], [[Ice-T]], Rhyme Syndicate, [[Kurtis Blow]], [[DJ Tomekk]], [[Digital Underground]], [[DJ Quik]], [[Skee-Lo]], [[Flava Flav]], [[LL Cool J]], [[Battlecat (producer)]], [[DJ Pooh]], [[Bloods]] and [[Crips]]
| label = Protect-Ya-Neck Records, Wu Tang Management, Da Gutta Ent, Street Scholar, [[Bungalo Records|Bungalo]], [[Universal Music Group]], [[Quality Records]], [[Warlock Records]], [[Capitol Records|Capitol]], [[Geffen Records]], [[Priority Records]], [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]], [[Milan Records]], [[PolyGram]], [[Columbia Records|Columbia]], [[Death Row Records|Death Row]], [[Dangerous Records]], DSX Records, [[EMI|EMI Records]]
| associated_acts = [[Ol' Dirty Bastard|ODB]], [[Wu-Tang Clan]], [[Brooklyn Zu]], [[Prodigal Sunn]], [[60 Second Assassin (emcee)]], [[Tha Alkaholiks]], [[Ice-T]], Rhyme Syndicate, [[Kurtis Blow]], [[DJ Tomekk]], [[Digital Underground]], [[DJ Quik]], [[Skee-Lo]], [[Flava Flav]], [[LL Cool J]], [[Battlecat (producer)]], [[DJ Pooh]], [[Bloods]] and [[Crips]]
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'''Jerome Albert Evans Jr.''', known as '''Silkski''', was an American rapper, songwriter, and music producer who is known from his affiliation with [[Ol' Dirty Bastard]] (ODB) and the [[Wu-Tang Clan]], whose affiliates are known as the [[Wu-Tang affiliates|Wu-Tang Killa Beez]]. Silkski is a PYN, Wu-Tang Management, Da Gutta Ent., Bungalo, Street Scholar, Universal Music Group artist and was a member of Brooklyn Zu. Silkski died October 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife Linnette Evans (Diamond), and four kids: Octavia Evans, Gauvauen Evans, Heidie Workneh, and Shadé Evans.
[[File:RapsoulutionMagazineCoverIssue24.jpg|thumb|alt=Alt text|http://www.slickworthington.com/]]


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'''Jerome Albert Evans Jr.''', well known as '''Silkski''' is an American rapper, song writer, and music producer who is widely known from his affiliation with [[Ol' Dirty Bastard]] and the [[Wu-Tang Clan]], whose affiliates are well known as the [[Wu-Tang affiliates|Wu-Tang Killa Beez]]. '''Silkski''' is a PYN, Wu-Tang Management, Da Gutta Ent., Bungalo, Street Scholar, Universal Music Group artist and was a member of Brooklyn Zu before [[Ol' Dirty Bastard|ODB]]’s untimely passing.
== Biography ==
== Biography ==
[[File:Silkski and Dirty at video shoot.JPG|thumb|left|150px|alt=Alt text|Silkski and ODB]]
[[File:Silkski and Dirty at video shoot.JPG|thumb|left|150px|alt=Silkski and ODB|Silkski and ODB]]
[[File:Silk, Dirty and Mom.png|thumb|left|150px|]]
[[File:Silk, Dirty and Mom.png|thumb|left|150px|alt=Silkski, ODB and Mother at press conference|Silkski, ODB and Mother at press conference]]
Silkski aka Tha Don of All Donz, Silk Corleone, Tha D.O.D., Tha Drunken Tiger, Silkski Shawborn was bred from the streets of Brooklyn New York, Staten Island, Queens, Harlem, and Midtown Manhattan; and on the west coast, Los Angeles California.
He was put on by god-brother [[Ol' Dirty Bastard|ODB]], a member and co-founder of the [[Wu-Tang Clan]] and [[Brooklyn Zu]]; and became a Wu-Tang affiliate in 1995 while touring the world, writing, rapping and producing with [[Ol' Dirty Bastard]]. Silkski was later signed to Protect Ya Neck Records / Wu-Tang Management under John 'Mook' Gibbons.


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While appearing in many Wu-related events, Silkski made appearances on [[Vh1]] “Inside out, ODB on Parole”; “The Disciples Of The 36 Chambers” (DVD) concert from ODB’s last major Wutang concert July 17, 2004, before ODB's death; “Rock the Bells”<ref name="imdb.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800181/|title=Rock the Bells (2006)|date=11 April 2007|publisher=realitycompany|work=IMDb}}</ref> movie documentary of the same concert now on DVD; ''The Wu-Tang Story'', and documentary ''Dirty, One Word Can Change The World''; and BET’s “Access Granted” with [[Ghostface Killah|Ghostface]] and [[RZA]] from Ghostface featuring [[Missy Elliott]] “Tush” video. Silkski featured on albums, done out of the United States, such as ''Neplatna Identita'' Hodne Tvari / Many Faces;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wu-tangfam.blogspot.com/2011/04/neplatna-identita-hodne-tvari-many.html|title=WTCF►|publisher=}}</ref> 10th Anniversary (CD Collector); and Russia Vs USA “Spy Games” Wu Edition, Compiled By WTCF.<ref name="wtcf.bandcamp.com">{{cite web|url=http://wtcf.bandcamp.com/album/spy-games-wuedition|title=Spy Games: WuEdition - WTCF►|date=25 August 2011|work=WTCF►}}</ref>
He appeared on various stages, media events, radio, film and television with the likes of [[Ol' Dirty Bastard|ODB]], [[RZA]], [[Ghostface Killah]], [[Method Man]], [[Raekwon]], [[Gza]], [[Cappadonna]], 12 O'Clock, Brooklyn Zu, [[Prodigal Sunn]], [[60 Second Assassin (emcee)]], Killah Priest, Zu Ninjaz, [[King Tee]], [[J-Ro]], and Tash from [[Tha Alkaholiks]], [[Flava Flav]], [[Ice-T]] and Rhyme Syndicate, [[DJ Tomekk]], [[DJ Pooh]], [[Digital Underground]], [[Skee-Lo]], [[Eddie Griffin]], [[Reynaldo Rey]] and a variety of others. Silkski has also made appearances on numerous Wu-Tang related mix- tapes, albums and DVDs including: DJ Scarface Presents “The Congregation “Hosted by [[Cappadonna]]; “Wu”, The Story of The Wu-Tang Clan; Wu-Tang Clan, Disciples of the 36 Chambers Chapter 2; V3 Wu-Underground; [[Rock the Bells]]; Wu Brick presents Wu World Order Vol. 2; and Future Chamber Ent presents D.L.A.H (of Hellkeydoe) “DEJA WU” Hellkeydoe Part 2.
Silkski also featured on albums, done out of the United States, such as “Neplatna Identita" Hodne Tvari / Many Faces;<ref>http://wu-tangfam.blogspot.com/2011/04/neplatna-identita-hodne-tvari-many.html</ref> 10th Anniversary (CD Collector); and Russia Vs USA “Spy Games” Wu Edition, Compiled By WTCF.<ref name="wtcf.bandcamp.com">http://wtcf.bandcamp.com/album/spy-games-wuedition</ref>


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[[File:Silkski club vallare el paso texas.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Jerome Evans aka Silkski]]
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While appearing in an abundant amount of Wu-related events, Silkski made appearances on [[Vh1]] “Inside out, ODB on Parole”; “The Disciples Of The 36 Chambers” (DVD) concert from ODB’s last major Wutang concert July, 17, 04’ before ODB's untimely passing; “Rock the Bells”<ref name="imdb.com">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800181/</ref> movie documentary of the same concert now on DVD; ''The Wu-Tang Story'', and documentary ''Dirty, One Word Can Change The World''; and BET’s “Access Granted” with [[Ghostface Killah|Ghostface]] and [[RZA]] from Ghostface featuring [[Missy Elliott]] “Tush” video.
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In 1995, Silkski performed and produced the song “Techno Boy” for the movie score and soundtrack of the film ''[[Copycat (1995 film)|Copycat]]''.<ref name="artistdirect1">{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,223658,00.html |title=Copycat by Christopher Young @ ARTISTdirect.com - Credits of Copycat|publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref> The film grossed $32,051,917 in the United States, and £2,023,443 in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112722/business|title=Copycat (1995) - Box office / business|work=IMDb}}</ref>
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[[File:Silkski club vallare el paso texas.jpg|thumb|left|150px||alt=Alt text|Jerome Evans aka Silkski]]
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In 1996, Silkski produced the song "Pimp'n Ain't EZ" for the movie and soundtrack of the 1996 animated feature film ''[[Beavis and Butt-head Do America]]'', which grossed $20.11 million in its opening weekend,<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r241210|pure_url=yes}}</ref> and grossed over $127,118,386 in North American box office sales. Silkski also produced songs that went over platinum on the Bloods & Crips "Bangin' on Wax” albums,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,54052,00.html |title=Bangin on Wax by Bloods Crips @ ARTISTdirect.com - Credits of Bangin on Wax|publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.faqs.org/copyright/a-catalog-of-performance-objectives-criterion-referenced-2/ |title=A Catalog of performance objectives, criterion-referenced measures and performance guides for combination welding - song, music - Copyright Info |publisher=Faqs.org |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.faqs.org/copyright/i-dont-speak-the-language-and-1920-other-titles-part-002-of/ |title=(I don't) speak the language & 1,920 other titles. (Part 002 of 010), I like your way - song, music - Copyright Info |publisher=Faqs.org |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref> as well as an album for [[Ice-T]] that went gold.<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard.com|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ice-t|chart=all}} |title=VI: Return of the Real - Ice-T |date=1996-06-22 |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref>
[[File:Copycat ver1.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]
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Silkski is no stranger to making gold and platinum recordings. In 1995 Silkski performed and produced the song “Techno Boy” for the movie score and soundtrack of the film [[Copycat (film)|Copycat]], which stars [[Sigourney Weaver]], [[Holly Hunter]], [[Dermot Mulroney]], and [[Harry Connick, Jr.]].<ref name="artistdirect1">{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,223658,00.html |title=Copycat by Christopher Young @ ARTISTdirect.com - Credits of Copycat|publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref> The film grossed $32,051,917 in the United States, and £2,023,443 in the UK.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112722/business</ref>
In 1996 Silkski produced the song "Pimp'n Ain't EZ" for the movie and soundtrack of the 1996 animated feature film [[Beavis and Butt-head Do America]], starring [[Bruce Willis]], [[Demi Moore]], [[Cloris Leachman]], [[Robert Stack]], [[Greg Kinnear]], [[Richard Linklater]], [[David Letterman]], and Tony Darling; which grossed $20.11 million in its opening weekend,<ref>{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r241210|pure_url=yes}}</ref> and grossed a over $127,118,386 in North America box office sales. This soundtrack also feature songs from the [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Ozzy Osbourne]], [[LL Cool J]], [[No Doubt]], [[Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]], and the late [[Isaac Hayes]].
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Silkski also produced songs that went over platinum on the Bloods & Crips "Bangin' on Wax” albums,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,54052,00.html |title=Bangin on Wax by Bloods Crips @ ARTISTdirect.com - Credits of Bangin on Wax|publisher=Artistdirect.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.faqs.org/copyright/a-catalog-of-performance-objectives-criterion-referenced-2/ |title=A Catalog of performance objectives, criterion-referenced measures and performance guides for combination welding - song, music - Copyright Info |publisher=Faqs.org |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.faqs.org/copyright/i-dont-speak-the-language-and-1920-other-titles-part-002-of/ |title=(I don't) speak the language & 1,920 other titles. (Part 002 of 010), I like your way - song, music - Copyright Info |publisher=Faqs.org |date= |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref> as well as an album for [[Ice-T]] that went gold.<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard.com|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ice-t|chart=all}} |title=VI: Return of the Real - Ice-T |date=1996-06-22 |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref>
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[[File:Banging on Wax.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]
[[File:Beavis And Butthead Do America.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]


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Silkski family is well connected into the music industry, but that didn't give him his start in the industry. “She (Silkski’s mom) tried to keep me in the nice area”, said Silkski, “but I went the other way.””<ref name="autogenerated2003">Scene Magazine (November, 2003) Arts & Entertainment for The Northern Front Range; Volume 14; Issue 8; (970) 490-1009; 1124 N Overland Trl, Fort Collins, CO 80521; www.scenemagazine.info</ref>
== Early Years ==
During his adolescence and preteen years, Silkski was known as the kid with the sleepy eyes. People around him would call him sleepy because his eyes use to droop down or appear as if he was high or falling asleep. But at the age of 12 he decided that he wanted a nickname that sounded cool or slick. He chose the name Silk because older people use to say that he was smooth as Silk; because he had the wavy hair, smooth talk, and swagger with the way he dressed. Although he liked the name Slick, he decided to go with Silk because it was cool, sounded slick, and at the time was original. During the early stages of hip-hop; b-boys, emcees, d-jays and graffiti artist were giving themselves nicknames with a common tag at the end; which was a letter of the alphabet or something that gave that individual a swagger that represented a form of expression, a character, or alto ego of themselves. At that time, growing up, he would frequently wear ski jackets, ski hats, beanies, and ski goggles, because of the cold weather in New York; which in turn contributed to his persona and ultimately became apart of his name. He put the two words together “Silk and Ski”, and that is what formed the name '''Silkski'''.
As a child Silkski cut school and sneak into the movies in [[Time Square]] on 42nd street or Broadway; jump on back of moving commercial trucks to get a tow home; hop the train; and would often [[Hang ten]] on the subways that went over 100 miles an hour between stops. On the A train express that went non-stop from 59th Street in mid-town Manhattan to 125th Street and Broadway in Harlem; he would hang off the back of the train on the last car for a thrill ride, holding on to nothing but the door knob with his feet barely touching the platform. With his stunts and rebelliousness, it led to one of the most defining moments in Silkski’s life; his mother turned him over to the state. His mother put him in a group home in Staten Island (Mount Lorreto) “Mission of the Immaculate Virgin”. Eventually, Silkski left the group home and moved in with his cousin who lived in the roughest area of Jamaica Queens. While in Jamaica Queens, Silkski along with others contributed to the negativity of Queens inner city streets. Although he lived in a grimey area, he stood out with his extreme tagging graffiti techniques and style of dancing, which led him to be nicknamed "Kid Boogie". During Silkski's adolescence and preteen years, he was known as the kid with the sleepy eyes. People around him would call him sleepy because his eyes use to droop down or appear as if he was high or falling asleep. But at the age of 12 he decided that he wanted a nickname that sounded cool or slick. He chose the name Silk because older people use to say that he was smooth as silk; because he had the wavy hair, smooth talk, and swagger with the way he dressed. Although he liked the name Slick, he decided to go with Silk because it was cool, sounded slick, and at the time was original. During the early stages of hip hop; b-boys, emcees, d-jays and graffiti artist were giving themselves nicknames with a common tag at the end; which was a letter of the alphabet or something that gave that individual a swagger that represented a form of expression, a character, or alto ego of themselves. At that time, growing up, he would frequently wear ski jackets, ski hats, beanies, and ski goggles, because of the cold weather in New York, which in turn contributed to his persona and ultimately became a part of his name. He put the two words together “Silk and Ski”, and that is what formed the name '''Silkski'''.(https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3006221/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm).


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[[File:Silkski (Jerome Evans) at age 21.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Silkski at age 21]]
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“The son of a singer and a music rep, Silkski says he has music in his blood. When your father is a R&B and doo wop singer and your mother is in music promotions, you naturally grow up with a feel for the industry," said Silkski; but even though Silkski’s family is so well connected in the music world, it is not what got him his start; just the opposite, really. “She (Silkski’s mom) tried to keep me in the nice area”, said Silkski, “but I went the other way.””<ref name="autogenerated2003">Scene Magazine (November, 2003) Arts & Entertainment for The Northern Front Range; Volume 14; Issue 8; (970) 490-1009; 1124 N Overland Trl, Fort Collins, CO 80521; www.scenemagazine.info</ref> Silkski enjoyed the grimey life and cringed away from the luxuries his mother provided. He adopted all of the elements of hip hop in its early stages ([[b-boy]], d-jaying, [[graffiti]] tagging, and [[emceeing]]), rebelling against his parents' R&B, disco, and [[Doo Wop]] music.
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[[File:Silkski on Stage.jpg|thumb| 180px|alt=Alt text| Silkski on stage]]
Silkski would rebel against most of everything his mother would say, cut school and sneak into the movies in [[Time Square]] on 42nd street or Broadway; jump on back of moving commercial trucks to get a tow home; hop the train; and would often [[Hang ten]] on the subways that went over 100 miles an hour between stops. On the A train express that went non-stop from 59th Street in mid-town Manhattan to 125th Street and Broadway in Harlem; he would hang off the back of the train on the last car for a thrill ride, holding on to nothing but the door knob with his feet barely touching the platform. With his stunts and rebelliousness, it led to one of the most defining moments in Silkski’s life; his mother turned him over to the state. “I felt like no one cared,” said Silkski. But the group home he was put in was in some ways a blessing; it showed him that there were people who cared about his well being and wanted him to succeed. When his mother came back for him, he refused to go home. His next months consisted of jumping between the streets of New York and the group home (Mount Lorreto) “Mission of the Immaculate Virgin” in Staten Island. Eventually, Silkski left the group home and moved in with his cousin who lived in the roughest area of Jamaica Queens. While in Jamaica Queens, Silkski along with others contributed to the negativity of Queens inner city streets. Although he lived in a grimey area, he stood out with his extreme tagging graffiti techniques and style of dancing, which led him to be nicknamed "Kid Boogie". After moving from his cousin's apartment, Silkski landed on the streets again.
[[File:Silkski (Jerome Evans) at age 21.jpg|thumb|left|150px|text|Silkski at age 21]]
“I told this shelter that I was a "teen" alcoholic so I could get a place to stay,” said Silkski.<ref name="autogenerated2003"/> After several months in the shelter, Silkski moved in with a friend in Harlem and took his dancing to the next level. In Harlem he connected with famed breaker, Larry Love of the [[Universal Zulu Nation|Zulu Nation]], and changed his dance name, from "Kid Boogie" to "Gangsta Boogie". (This was the time when [[Grand Master Flash]] and the [[Furious Five]] were presumed the hottest thing in hip hop.) Silkski was right there breaking and tagging with some of the biggest names in the hip hop world. “Even though I was a baby compared to Grand Master Flash, I was still there from the start,” said Silkski. “I knew everybody from the gutter to the top”.<ref name="autogenerated2003"/>
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Larry Parker (Larry Love), known for the song "Larry's Dance Theme, by [[Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five]] connected Silkski with the owner of one of the biggest hip hop club in New York at the time, Harlem World; “It was great,” he said, “I was breakin’ on the dance floor all the time, even when the club was closed.”<ref name="autogenerated2003"/>
One day while he was practicing his breaking, [[Kurtis Blow]] came in to set up for a show later that night. “I was like, ‘Kurtis, check me out,’ and I would just [[electric boogaloo (dance)|electric boogie]],” said Silkski.<ref name="autogenerated2003"/> That night he was on stage dancing for Kurtis Blow. From time to time, Silkski would move to live with his grandparents in Los Angeles, California, going from New York to Los Angeles, back and forth, bringing and taking new hip hop trends with him.
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In Los Angeles, his good friend and cousin, Dougie D, reunited Silkski with Kurtis Blow, which led Kurtis to take Silkski on a forty city European tour with him. After the tour Silkski continued to work with Kurtis Blow for a number of years. He danced as a member of his crew, was a dee jay at major events, and worked behind the scenes as Kurtis Blow’s producer.
[[File:VI - Return of the Real.jpg|thumb| 150px|alt=Alt text]]
[[File:Silkski and Ice T.jpg|thumb|left|150px|text|Silkski with Ice T back in the day]]
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Later in California, Silkski joined [[Ice-T]]’s rap group Rhyme Syndicate. He started as a rapper producing his own music, but his beats were considered so good that many artists and record labels wanted him to produce their tracks. He produced songs for the Bloods and Crips’ albums, produced songs for Geffen Records, Def Jam Recordings, PolyGram, Milan Records and was signed to [[Death Row Records]] under Char Jones as a producer. While at [[Death Row Records]], at Can-Am Studios in Tarzana, California, he worked with the likes of [[Tupac Shakur]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[The Lady of Rage]], [[Kurupt]] and [[Daz Dillinger]] from [[Tha Dogg Pound]], and many others until [[Tupac Shakur]]’s untimely passing.


Aside from living in Staten Island and Queens, Silkski lived in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Harlem. While in Harlem, Silkski connected with B-boy dancer Larry Love of the [[Universal Zulu Nation|Zulu Nation]] who was famous in Harlem for his unique dance known as the Float. As a B-boy, Silkski became known for his unique electric boogie style where he would vibrate his hands, legs, and body. Before Silkski connected with Larry Love, he changed his dance name from "Kid Boogie" to "Gangsta Boogie". Together, Silkski and Larry Love would battle dance different crews throughout the Burroughs of New York.
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==External links==
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Larry Parker (Larry Love), known for the song "Larry's Dance Theme, by [[Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five]] connected Silkski with the owner of Harlem World. At Harlem World, Silkski met [[Kurtis Blow]]. One day while Silski practiced his dance moves, Kurtis Blow went into the club to set up for a show. Silkski asked Kurtis Blow to watch him dance; and that same night, he was on stage dancing in the show.
* [http://www.wutangradio.com/ Wu World Radio]
Although Silkski lived in New York, he also had family on the west coast in Los Angeles, California. He would travel back and forth, bringing and taking new hip hop trends with him.
* [http://wu-world.com/ Wu-World.com]
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In Los Angeles, his good friend and cousin, Dougie D, reunited Silkski with Kurtis Blow, which led Kurtis to take Silkski on a forty-city European tour with him. After the tour, Silkski continued to work with Kurtis Blow for a number of years. He danced as a member of his crew, appeared in music videos, was a dee jay at major events, and worked behind the scenes as Kurtis Blow’s producer.
* [http://api.ning.com/files/kxOsEzy6ZB2R5oCnP5Htj5kcTvC3g92a9KAl-PLlk6eZt5ttY3TwEe3Q6XSD2ZPxCUWINvMNswkSuEOvYmw4ijrp7MkIhlTR/silkskiofficialwuworldradiobanner102913F.jpg '''''Silkski Da ill Killa Bee Show''''']
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Later in California, Silkski joined [[Ice-T]]’s rap group Rhyme Syndicate. [[File:Silkski and Ice T.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Silkski with Ice T back in the day]] He started as a rapper producing his own music, but his beats were considered so good that many artists and record labels wanted him to produce their tracks. He produced songs for the Bloods and Crips’ albums, produced songs for Geffen Records, Def Jam Recordings, PolyGram, Milan Records and was signed to [[Death Row Records]] under Char Jones as a producer. While at [[Death Row Records]], at Can-Am Studios in Tarzana, California, he worked with [[Tupac Shakur]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[The Lady of Rage]], [[Kurupt]] and [[Daz Dillinger]] from [[Tha Dogg Pound]], and many others until [[Tupac Shakur]]’s untimely passing (https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3006221/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm).
* [http://www.rapnews.net/0-202-259864-00.html Rap News]
[[File:Silkski on stage with back turned at Art Of Rap Fest Day ! (2).jpg|thumb|180px| Silkski on stage 2015]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zunp_i0mjAs Silkski, ODB, and Buddha Monk] at [[YouTube]] ([[Adobe Flash]] [[Flash Video|video]])
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[[File:Silkski on Stage.jpg|thumb|180px| Silkski on stage]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yidC4vOGGes Silkski with Kurtis Blow in Hallo Berlin performing Back by Popular Demand, 1988] at [[YouTube]] ([[Adobe Flash]] [[Flash Video|video]])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtmLzDcLN0Q/ Silkski on Howard Stern in '03 just before ODB was released] at [[YouTube]] ([[Adobe Flash]] [[Flash Video|video]])
* [http://www.slickworthington.com/ Rapsoulution Magazine Issue 24]


==Discography==
==Discography==


=== Film ===
=== Film ===
*''Rock the Bells''<ref name="imdb.com"/> (2006) Denis Hennelly, Casey Suchan
* ''Rock the Bells''<ref name="imdb.com"/> (2006) Denis Hennelly, Casey Suchan
*''Disciples Of The 36 Chambers'' (2004) Wu-Tang Clan
* ''Disciples Of The 36 Chambers'' (2004) Wu-Tang Clan
*''“Gold Diggin' For Love of Money” A Documentary Film''<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3006221/</ref> (2009) Brass Ring Enterprises
* ''“Gold Diggin' For Love of Money” A Documentary Film''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3006221/|title=Silkski|work=IMDb}}</ref> (2009) Brass Ring Enterprises


===Television===
===Television===
*''Howard Stern Show'' (2003) Howard Stern
* ''Howard Stern Show'' (2003) Howard Stern
*''Upside Down TV'' (2003) Johnny Neurotic and Bridget "the Midget" Powerz
* ''Upside Down TV'' (2003) Johnny Neurotic and Bridget "the Midget" Powerz
*''The Roof T.V.'' (2003) (Telemundo)
* ''The Roof T.V.'' (2003) (Telemundo)
*''Access Granted "Tush" video Ghostface and Missy Elliott'' (2004) BET
* ''Access Granted "Tush" video Ghostface and Missy Elliott'' (2004) BET
*''Inside out, ODB on Parole'' (2004) VH1
* ''Inside out, ODB on Parole'' (2004) VH1


===Music===
===Music===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Mixtape / Album
! Mixtape / Album
! Song
! style="background:#B0C4DE ;" | Song
! Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE ;" | Year
|-
|-
|''Co-Defendants - Criminal Season -Exclusive-''
|''Co-Defendants - Criminal Season -Exclusive-''
|Part Of The Zoo <ref>http://kriminalcity.blogspot.com/2012/01/co-defendants-criminal-season-mixtape.html</ref>
|Part Of The Zoo<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kriminalcity.blogspot.com/2012/01/co-defendants-criminal-season-mixtape.html|title=KriminalCity: Co-Defendants - Criminal Season (Mixtape) (2012) -Exclusive-|date=26 January 2012 |publisher=}}</ref>
|2012
|2012
|-
|-
|''VA Wu-Brick Presents Wu-World Order Vol. 2''
|''VA Wu-Brick Presents Wu-World Order Vol. 2''
|The Hajj <ref>http://acienthiphop.blogspot.com/2011/02/vawu-brickpresents-wu-worldordervol2.html</ref>
|The Hajj<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acienthiphop.blogspot.com/2011/02/vawu-brickpresents-wu-worldordervol2.html|title=UnBrOk3n SoUl|author=UnBr3aKaBl3 SoULs|date=23 February 2011 |publisher=}}</ref>
|2011
|2011
|-
|-
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|-
|''Russia vs USA - Spy Games compiled by WTCF''
|''Russia vs USA - Spy Games compiled by WTCF''
|Goodbye Weapons <ref name="wtcf.bandcamp.com"/>
|Goodbye Weapons<ref name="wtcf.bandcamp.com"/>
|2011
|2011
|-
|-
|''Co-Defendants - Killa Season''
|''Co-Defendants - Killa Season''
|Intro of Silkski <ref>http://www.amazon.com/Killa-Season/dp/B003P75L2M</ref>
|Intro of Silkski<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Killa-Season/dp/B003P75L2M|title=Amazon.com: Killa Season: Co Defendants: MP3 Downloads|website=Amazon|publisher=}}</ref>
|2010
|2010
|-
|-
|''Dj Scarface - The Congregation (Hosted By Cappadonna)''
|''Dj Scarface - The Congregation (Hosted By Cappadonna)''
|Sista Love (What Happened) <ref>http://www.datpiff.com/DJ-Scarface-The-Congregation-Hosted-By-Cappadonna-mixtape.51333.html</ref>
|Sista Love (What Happened)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/DJ-Scarface-The-Congregation-Hosted-By-Cappadonna-mixtape.51333.html|title=DJ Scarface - The Congregation (Hosted By Cappadonna) Hosted by DJ Scarface|work=DatPiff}}</ref>
|2009
|2009
|-
|-
|''Neplatna Identita - Many Faces''
|''Neplatna Identita - Many Faces''
|Reloaded; Fake MCS <ref>http://www.wu-international.com/misc_albums/Wulike/NeplatnaIdentita_Manyfaces.htm</ref>
|Reloaded; Fake MCS<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wu-international.com/misc_albums/Wulike/NeplatnaIdentita_Manyfaces.htm |title=Neplatna Identita - [Many faces] - wu-international.com |website=www.wu-international.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110212110047/http://wu-international.com/misc_albums/Wulike/NeplatnaIdentita_Manyfaces.htm |archive-date=2011-02-12}}</ref>
|2009
|2009
|-
|-
|''Shawneci – Killa Angelz ''
|''Shawneci – Killa Angelz ''
|Fist of The Drunken Tiger <ref>http://wu-international.com/misc_albums/Wulike/Shawneci_KillaAngelz.htm</ref>
|Fist of The Drunken Tiger<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wu-international.com/misc_albums/Wulike/Shawneci_KillaAngelz.htm |title=Shawneci - [Killa Angelz] - wu-international.com |website=wu-international.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420202522/http://www.wu-international.com/misc_albums/Wulike/Shawneci_KillaAngelz.htm |archive-date=2010-04-20}}</ref>
|2009
|2009
|-
|-
|''Wu-Fam - Myspace Exclusives Vol. 7''
|''Wu-Fam - Myspace Exclusives Vol. 7''
|Silkski In Paris <ref>http://kriminalcity.blogspot.com/2011/02/wu-fam-myspace-exclusives-volume-7-2008.html</ref>
|Silkski In Paris<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kriminalcity.blogspot.com/2011/02/wu-fam-myspace-exclusives-volume-7-2008.html|title=KriminalCity: Wu-Fam Myspace Exclusives Volume 7 (2008)|date=24 June 2022 |publisher=}}</ref>
|2008
|2008
|-
|-
|''Dj Swarm - Wu-Underground Vol. 3''
|''Dj Swarm - Wu-Underground Vol. 3''
|No Money <ref>http://wutangkillabeezontheswarm.blogspot.com/2011/06/wu-underground-trilogy.html</ref>
|No Money<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wutangkillabeezontheswarm.blogspot.com/2011/06/wu-underground-trilogy.html|title=DJ Swarm|author=DJ Swarm|date=29 June 2011 |publisher=}}</ref>
|2006
|2006
|}
|}


===Albums & Singles===
===Albums and singles===
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Title
! Title
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Credit
! Credit
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Label
! Label
! Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
|-
|-
|''Alcoholism''<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alcoholism-feat.-popa-chief/id598329854</ref>'''Single''' Painkillas (Silkski & Tash) ft. Papa Chief
|''Alcoholism''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alcoholism-feat.-popa-chief/id598329854|title=Alcoholism (feat. Popa Chief & Tash) - Single|work=iTunes|date=January 2000 }}</ref> '''Single''' Painkillas (Silkski & Tash) ft. Papa Chief
'''Single'''
'''Single'''
|artist
|artist
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|2013
|2013
|-
|-
|''Sista Love (What Happened)''<ref>http://www.emi.com/page/emi/ArtistSearchResults/0,,12641,00.html?searchInput=Silkski&exactMatch=true&x=22&y=6</ref><ref>http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=496908193&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=25&start=1</ref> ft. [[Cappadonna]]
|''Sista Love (What Happened)''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.emi.com/page/emi/ArtistSearchResults/0,,12641,00.html?searchInput=Silkski&exactMatch=true&x=22&y=6 | title=Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company &#124; Home Page }}</ref><ref>http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=496908193&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=25&start=1 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> ft. [[Cappadonna]]
'''Single'''
'''Single'''
|artist / producer
|artist / producer
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|2003
|2003
|-
|-
|''Bloods - Bang'n On Wax: The Best Of The Damu's''
|''Bang'n On Wax: The Best Of The Damu's''
|producer
|producer
|[[Quality Records]] / [[Warlock Records]] / [[Capitol Records]]
|[[Quality Records]] / [[Warlock Records]] / [[Capitol Records]]
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|-
|''Ice T "[[VI – Return of the Real]]"''
|''Ice T "[[VI – Return of the Real]]"''
|producer<ref>{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r236260/credits|pure_url=yes}}
|producer<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r236260/credits|pure_url=yes}}
</ref>
</ref>
|[[Priority Records]]
|[[Priority Records]]
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|1996
|1996
|-
|-
|''[[Copycat (film)|Copycat]]''<ref name="artistdirect1"/> Soundtrack (Techno Boy)<ref name="ascap1">http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=1521829&search_in=c&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=25&start=1</ref>
|''[[Copycat (1995 film)|Copycat]]''<ref name="artistdirect1"/> Soundtrack (Techno Boy)<ref name="ascap1">http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=1521829&search_in=c&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=25&start=1 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|performer / writer
|performer / writer
|[[Milan Records]]
|[[Milan Records]]
|1995
|1995
|-
|-
|''Raiders of the Lost Art''<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r84532/credits|pure_url=yes}}</ref> "G-Party" (Kurtis Blow)
|''Raiders of the Lost Art''<ref name="autogenerated1">{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r84532/credits|pure_url=yes}}</ref> "G-Party" (Kurtis Blow)
|Bass, Keyboards, Vocals: Background, Chant<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
|Bass, Keyboards, Vocals: Background, Chant<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
|[[PolyGram]], DCC Compact Classics/[[Sony Music]] Special Products, [[Columbia Records]]
|[[PolyGram]], DCC Compact Classics/[[Sony Music]] Special Products, [[Columbia Records]]
|1994
|1994
|-
|-
|''Bloods & Crips "[[Bangin' on Wax]], Vol. 2: The Saga Continues" (Slob 187)''
|''Bang'n On Wax, Vol. 2: The Saga Continues" (Slob 187)''
|producer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/album/ice-t/vi-return-of-the-real/186476#/album/blood-crips/bangin-on-wax-vol-2-the-saga-continues-collectors/570205 |title=Bangin' on Wax, Vol. 2: The Saga Continues |publisher=Billboard.com |year=1994|accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref>
|producer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/album/ice-t/vi-return-of-the-real/186476#/album/blood-crips/bangin-on-wax-vol-2-the-saga-continues-collectors/570205 |title=Bangin' on Wax, Vol. 2: The Saga Continues |publisher=Billboard.com |year=1994|accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref>
|[[Quality Records]] / [[Warlock Records]] / [[Capitol Records]]
|[[Quality Records]] / [[Warlock Records]] / [[Capitol Records]]
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|-
|-
|''NiNi X - She's Dangerous (Take That Mutha F-Cka)''
|''NiNi X - She's Dangerous (Take That Mutha F-Cka)''
|producer<ref>{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r271538/credits|pure_url=yes}}</ref>
|producer<ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r271538/credits|pure_url=yes}}</ref>
|[[Dangerous Records]]
|[[Dangerous Records]]
|1994
|1994
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|1993
|1993
|-
|-
|''Bloods & Crips "[[Bangin' on Wax]]" (C-Sick , K's Up)''
|''Bang'n On Wax: (C-Sick, K's Up)''
|producer<ref name="ascap1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1077753/a/Bangin+On+Wax.htm |title=Bloods - Bangin On Wax CD Album |publisher=Cduniverse.com |date=1993-03-02 |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref>
|producer<ref name="ascap1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1077753/a/Bangin+On+Wax.htm |title=Bloods - Bangin On Wax CD Album |publisher=Cduniverse.com |date=1993-03-02 |accessdate=2011-01-15}}</ref>
|[[Quality Records]] / [[Warlock Records]] / [[Capitol Records]]
|[[Quality Records]] / [[Warlock Records]] / [[Capitol Records]]
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Silkski
Silkski
Silkski
Background information
Birth nameJerome Albert Evans Jr.
Also known asSilkski, Tha Don of All Donz, Silk Corleone, Tha D.O.D., Tha Drunken Tiger, Silkski Shawborn, Don Donnie
OriginBrooklyn, Queens
DiedOctober 28, 2016
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer, actor
Years active1988–2016
LabelsProtect-Ya-Neck Records, Wu Tang Management, Da Gutta Ent, Street Scholar, Bungalo, Universal Music Group, Quality Records, Warlock Records, Capitol, Geffen Records, Priority Records, Def Jam, Milan Records, PolyGram, Columbia, Death Row, Dangerous Records, DSX Records, EMI Records

Jerome Albert Evans Jr., known as Silkski, was an American rapper, songwriter, and music producer who is known from his affiliation with Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB) and the Wu-Tang Clan, whose affiliates are known as the Wu-Tang Killa Beez. Silkski is a PYN, Wu-Tang Management, Da Gutta Ent., Bungalo, Street Scholar, Universal Music Group artist and was a member of Brooklyn Zu. Silkski died October 28, 2016. He is survived by his wife Linnette Evans (Diamond), and four kids: Octavia Evans, Gauvauen Evans, Heidie Workneh, and Shadé Evans.

Biography

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Silkski and ODB
Silkski and ODB
Silkski, ODB and Mother at press conference
Silkski, ODB and Mother at press conference

While appearing in many Wu-related events, Silkski made appearances on Vh1 “Inside out, ODB on Parole”; “The Disciples Of The 36 Chambers” (DVD) concert from ODB’s last major Wutang concert July 17, 2004, before ODB's death; “Rock the Bells”[1] movie documentary of the same concert now on DVD; The Wu-Tang Story, and documentary Dirty, One Word Can Change The World; and BET’s “Access Granted” with Ghostface and RZA from Ghostface featuring Missy Elliott “Tush” video. Silkski featured on albums, done out of the United States, such as Neplatna Identita Hodne Tvari / Many Faces;[2] 10th Anniversary (CD Collector); and Russia Vs USA “Spy Games” Wu Edition, Compiled By WTCF.[3]

Jerome Evans aka Silkski

In 1995, Silkski performed and produced the song “Techno Boy” for the movie score and soundtrack of the film Copycat.[4] The film grossed $32,051,917 in the United States, and £2,023,443 in the UK.[5] In 1996, Silkski produced the song "Pimp'n Ain't EZ" for the movie and soundtrack of the 1996 animated feature film Beavis and Butt-head Do America, which grossed $20.11 million in its opening weekend,[6] and grossed over $127,118,386 in North American box office sales. Silkski also produced songs that went over platinum on the Bloods & Crips "Bangin' on Wax” albums,[7][8][9] as well as an album for Ice-T that went gold.[10]

Silkski family is well connected into the music industry, but that didn't give him his start in the industry. “She (Silkski’s mom) tried to keep me in the nice area”, said Silkski, “but I went the other way.””[11] As a child Silkski cut school and sneak into the movies in Time Square on 42nd street or Broadway; jump on back of moving commercial trucks to get a tow home; hop the train; and would often Hang ten on the subways that went over 100 miles an hour between stops. On the A train express that went non-stop from 59th Street in mid-town Manhattan to 125th Street and Broadway in Harlem; he would hang off the back of the train on the last car for a thrill ride, holding on to nothing but the door knob with his feet barely touching the platform. With his stunts and rebelliousness, it led to one of the most defining moments in Silkski’s life; his mother turned him over to the state. His mother put him in a group home in Staten Island (Mount Lorreto) “Mission of the Immaculate Virgin”. Eventually, Silkski left the group home and moved in with his cousin who lived in the roughest area of Jamaica Queens. While in Jamaica Queens, Silkski along with others contributed to the negativity of Queens inner city streets. Although he lived in a grimey area, he stood out with his extreme tagging graffiti techniques and style of dancing, which led him to be nicknamed "Kid Boogie". During Silkski's adolescence and preteen years, he was known as the kid with the sleepy eyes. People around him would call him sleepy because his eyes use to droop down or appear as if he was high or falling asleep. But at the age of 12 he decided that he wanted a nickname that sounded cool or slick. He chose the name Silk because older people use to say that he was smooth as silk; because he had the wavy hair, smooth talk, and swagger with the way he dressed. Although he liked the name Slick, he decided to go with Silk because it was cool, sounded slick, and at the time was original. During the early stages of hip hop; b-boys, emcees, d-jays and graffiti artist were giving themselves nicknames with a common tag at the end; which was a letter of the alphabet or something that gave that individual a swagger that represented a form of expression, a character, or alto ego of themselves. At that time, growing up, he would frequently wear ski jackets, ski hats, beanies, and ski goggles, because of the cold weather in New York, which in turn contributed to his persona and ultimately became a part of his name. He put the two words together “Silk and Ski”, and that is what formed the name Silkski.(https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3006221/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm).

Silkski at age 21

Aside from living in Staten Island and Queens, Silkski lived in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Harlem. While in Harlem, Silkski connected with B-boy dancer Larry Love of the Zulu Nation who was famous in Harlem for his unique dance known as the Float. As a B-boy, Silkski became known for his unique electric boogie style where he would vibrate his hands, legs, and body. Before Silkski connected with Larry Love, he changed his dance name from "Kid Boogie" to "Gangsta Boogie". Together, Silkski and Larry Love would battle dance different crews throughout the Burroughs of New York. Larry Parker (Larry Love), known for the song "Larry's Dance Theme, by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five connected Silkski with the owner of Harlem World. At Harlem World, Silkski met Kurtis Blow. One day while Silski practiced his dance moves, Kurtis Blow went into the club to set up for a show. Silkski asked Kurtis Blow to watch him dance; and that same night, he was on stage dancing in the show. Although Silkski lived in New York, he also had family on the west coast in Los Angeles, California. He would travel back and forth, bringing and taking new hip hop trends with him. In Los Angeles, his good friend and cousin, Dougie D, reunited Silkski with Kurtis Blow, which led Kurtis to take Silkski on a forty-city European tour with him. After the tour, Silkski continued to work with Kurtis Blow for a number of years. He danced as a member of his crew, appeared in music videos, was a dee jay at major events, and worked behind the scenes as Kurtis Blow’s producer.

Later in California, Silkski joined Ice-T’s rap group Rhyme Syndicate.

Silkski with Ice T back in the day

He started as a rapper producing his own music, but his beats were considered so good that many artists and record labels wanted him to produce their tracks. He produced songs for the Bloods and Crips’ albums, produced songs for Geffen Records, Def Jam Recordings, PolyGram, Milan Records and was signed to Death Row Records under Char Jones as a producer. While at Death Row Records, at Can-Am Studios in Tarzana, California, he worked with Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Lady of Rage, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger from Tha Dogg Pound, and many others until Tupac Shakur’s untimely passing (https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3006221/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm).

Silkski on stage 2015
Silkski on stage

Discography

[edit]

Film

[edit]
  • Rock the Bells[1] (2006) Denis Hennelly, Casey Suchan
  • Disciples Of The 36 Chambers (2004) Wu-Tang Clan
  • “Gold Diggin' For Love of Money” A Documentary Film[12] (2009) Brass Ring Enterprises

Television

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  • Howard Stern Show (2003) Howard Stern
  • Upside Down TV (2003) Johnny Neurotic and Bridget "the Midget" Powerz
  • The Roof T.V. (2003) (Telemundo)
  • Access Granted "Tush" video Ghostface and Missy Elliott (2004) BET
  • Inside out, ODB on Parole (2004) VH1

Music

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Mixtape / Album Song Year
Co-Defendants - Criminal Season -Exclusive- Part Of The Zoo[13] 2012
VA Wu-Brick Presents Wu-World Order Vol. 2 The Hajj[14] 2011
Ice-T's The Final Destination Vol 1 "The Cure" Tha Cure 2011
Russia vs USA - Spy Games compiled by WTCF Goodbye Weapons[3] 2011
Co-Defendants - Killa Season Intro of Silkski[15] 2010
Dj Scarface - The Congregation (Hosted By Cappadonna) Sista Love (What Happened)[16] 2009
Neplatna Identita - Many Faces Reloaded; Fake MCS[17] 2009
Shawneci – Killa Angelz Fist of The Drunken Tiger[18] 2009
Wu-Fam - Myspace Exclusives Vol. 7 Silkski In Paris[19] 2008
Dj Swarm - Wu-Underground Vol. 3 No Money[20] 2006

Albums and singles

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Title Credit Label Year
Alcoholism[21] Single Painkillas (Silkski & Tash) ft. Papa Chief

Single

artist Da Gutta Ent. 2013
Sista Love (What Happened)[22][23] ft. Cappadonna

Single

artist / producer Bungalo Records, Universal Music Group 2008
Zu-Chronicles, Vol. 2 - Like Father, Like Sonn "Watchin Me" producer / artist Duck-Lo Records / Chambermusik 2005
24/8 Tha EP (Strickly For Tha Underground) producer / artist Protect-Ya-Neck Records, Wutang Management, DaGutta Entertainment 2003
Tha Don Of All Donz[24]

Single

producer / artist Protect-Ya-Neck Records, Wutang Management, DaGutta Entertainment 2003
No Money

Single [24]

producer / artist Protect-Ya-Neck Records, Wutang Management, DaGutta Entertainment 2003
Bang'n On Wax: The Best Of The Damu's producer Quality Records / Warlock Records / Capitol Records 1997
Beavis and Butt-head Do America "Pimpin Aint EZ" producer[25] Geffen Records, Paramount Pictures 1996
Madd Head - Tripp2nite (remix) producer Geffen Records 1996
Ice T "VI – Return of the Real" producer[26] Priority Records 1996
LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody / Madd Head - Pimp'n Ain't Ez Single producer Def Jam Recordings 1996
Copycat[4] Soundtrack (Techno Boy)[24] performer / writer Milan Records 1995
Raiders of the Lost Art[27] "G-Party" (Kurtis Blow) Bass, Keyboards, Vocals: Background, Chant[27] PolyGram, DCC Compact Classics/Sony Music Special Products, Columbia Records 1994
Bang'n On Wax, Vol. 2: The Saga Continues" (Slob 187) producer[28] Quality Records / Warlock Records / Capitol Records 1994
NiNi X - She's Dangerous (Take That Mutha F-Cka) producer[29] Dangerous Records 1994
No Holds Barred (Tweedy Bird Loc album)(Outta Here) artist Quality Records / Warlock Records / Capitol Records 1994
Ronnie Ron* - Gangsta Boom - Sample Your Ass Off producer Dangerous Records, Pump Records, Warlock Records 1993
Bang'n On Wax: (C-Sick, K's Up) producer[24][30] Quality Records / Warlock Records / Capitol Records 1993
Silkski Shawborn Featuring Project "X" - Depression "99" / Ya! On A Mission producer / artist DSX Records 1989

References

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  1. ^ a b "Rock the Bells (2006)". IMDb. realitycompany. 11 April 2007.
  2. ^ "WTCF►".
  3. ^ a b "Spy Games: WuEdition - WTCF►". WTCF►. 25 August 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Copycat by Christopher Young @ ARTISTdirect.com - Credits of Copycat". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  5. ^ "Copycat (1995) - Box office / business". IMDb.
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