Spliff Star

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Spliff Star
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Spliff Star performing at Columbia Halle in Berlin, Germany in 2007.
Background information
Birth nameWilliam A. Lewis
Also known asMr. Lewis
Born (1971-04-18) April 18, 1971 (age 53)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active1996–present
Labels

William A. Lewis (born April 18, 1971), professionally known as Spliff Star, is an American rapper and record producer from Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. [1] He's best known for his work with Busta Rhymes. [1] [2] [3] [4] Both Vibe and Complex listed Spliff Star as one of the best hype men in hip hop. [5] [6]

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He is a former member of the Flipmode Squad. He co-founded his own label, PaperRock Records in 2007, and released his first solo effort in 2008. He has 3 children. Elijah, Leilani, and Brooklyn.

Discography

Studio albums

Guest appearances

YearSong titleArtist(s)Album
1996"The End of the World (Outro)" Busta Rhymes The Coming
1997"Flipmode Iz Da Squad" Rampage, Lord Have Mercy, Serious Scout's Honor… by Way of Blood
"We Could Take It Outside"Busta Rhymes, Rampage, Lord Have Mercy, Rah Digga, Baby Sham When Disaster Strikes...
1998"The Hit-Off" Kid Capri, Busta Rhymes Soundtrack to the Streets
"The Assignment" Noreaga, Busta Rhymes N.O.R.E.
"Take a Walk in My Shoes" Flipmode Squad Slam (soundtrack)
2000"Outro"Busta Rhymes, Baby Sham Anarchy
"Intro"Rah Digga, Rampage Dirty Harriet
"Just For You"Rah Digga, Rampage, Roc Marciano, Busta Rhymes, Baby Sham, Lord Have Mercy
2001"What It Is (Part II)"Busta Rhymes, Kelis, Flipmode Squad Dr. Dolittle 2 Soundtrack
"Can't Get Enough"Rah Digga, Meka Violator: The Album, V2.0
2002"I Know What You Want"Busta Rhymes, Baby Sham, Rampage, Rah Digga, Mariah Carey It Ain't Safe No More...
"Make It Clap (Remix)"Busta Rhymes, Sean Paul
"Just Chill"Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga Friday After Next (soundtrack)
"Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go (Remix)" Syleena Johnson, Busta Rhymes, Rampage, Baby Sham Chapter 2: The Voice
2003"We Got It"PBTPimpin' My Pen
2006"Touch It (Remix)"Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott The Big Bang
2009"We Want In"Busta Rhymes, Show Money, Ron Browz Back on My B.S.
2014"Help The Brovas" Cappadonna, Amar DivineHook Off
2015"We Forever"Cappadonna, RampageThe Pillage 2

Filmography

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