Afu-Ra

New York-based hip hop artist

Afu-Ra is an American hip-hop artist whose career took off in the late 1990s. He is known for his affiliation with the Gang Starr Foundation, led by the late Guru and DJ Premier, which was a collective of artists connected to the influential hip-hop duo Gang Starr. Afu-Ra's debut album, "Body of the Life Force," was released in 2000 and featured production from DJ Premier and contributions from other notable artists. His style is characterized by a combination of martial arts references, due to his personal interest in the discipline, and traditional East Coast hip-hop elements. Over the years, Afu-Ra has released several albums that have contributed to his reputation as a skilled lyricist with a deep understanding of hip-hop culture.