Birth Name: Dennis Coles

a.k.a.: Ironman, Tony Starks, The Wally Champ

As one of the original members of the seminal '90s rap crew the Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killa made an impact before he released his debut album, Iron Man, late in 1996. Like all members of the Wu-Tang Clan, the rapper used the group as a launching pad for a solo career, which was assisted greatly by other members of the Clan, particularly producer the RZA/Prince Rakeem. Ghostface Killah had rapped on Wu-Tang's 1993 debut Enter the Wu-Tang, and later distinguished himself in 1995, when he was showcased on fellow Wu member Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Ghostface received good reviews for his appearance on the record, and his contribution to the soundtracks for Sunset Park and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While You're Drinking Your Juice in the Hood also were well-received.

All of these guest appearances and soundtrack contributions set the stage for Ghostface Killah's solo debut, Iron Man, in late 1996. Like all Wu-Tang projects, it was produced by the RZA and it was quite successful in the large hip-hop/rap underground, debuting at number two on the pop charts upon its release. Iron Man was also the first album to be released on Razor Sharp Records, the RZA's record label on Epic Records.

The bold and uncompromising Supreme Clientele followed in early 2000. Regarded by many as one of the strongest Wu releases to date, Ghostface's displays gifts for vivid storytelling and oddball linguistics intensified by his animated, almost voracious flow.