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Ghostface Prepping Fifth LP Fishscale
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
By: Michael Ivey
 According to Def Jam sources, and Ironman himself , Wu-Tang’s most acclaimed member is sitting on an absolute heat rock. From standout crew songs to classic co-piloting (Only Built 4 Cuban Link) and heralded solo efforts (Ironman, Supreme Clientele) Ghostface has cemented a solid legacy. Now he plans on proving he can "still ball with the best of them." His latest album Fishscale will be Ghost’s fifth solo release overall and second on hip hop powerhouse Def Jam Records. Following insignificant sales of The Pretty Tony LP he has acquired production from underground stalwarts Pete Rock, MF Doom, Madlib, and Jay Dilla. On "Back Like That", the single featuring Def Jam new comer Ne-yo, Ghost employs his signature energetic somberness to lament an ex’s union with a hood rival. "Just to be considered for the song was an honor", says Ne-yo. "Ghostface is one of the most original hip-hop artists around."
Ghost hasn’t gotten high in "over 2 years" according to him. This combined with thirteen years of experience has him poised to receive recognition in 2006. "With each album I learn, so this album has the most knowledge of all of them", says Ghost. "This album is gonna put me back on top of everyone’s list. Ain’t nobody approaching they music with the care that I do."
Fishscale hits retail Feb. 28th, nine days after an eleven stop Wu-Tang reunion tour. Ghostface also plans to release a limited edition replica doll through 4 Cast Limited; for more information visit www.defjam.com and www.theghostfacedoll.com.
WU-TANG REUNION TOUR DATES:
2/7/2006 New Haven, CT Toads Place
2/8/2006 Boston, MA Palladium Nightclub
2/9/2006 Boston, MA Palladium Nightclub
2/10/2006 Philadelphia Electric Factory
2/11/2006 Philadelphia Electric Factory
2/12/2006 Baltimore, MD Sonar
2/13/2006 Washington DC 930 Club
2/14/2006 New York, NY Hammerstein
2/17/2006 Ft. Lauderdale Revolution
2/18/2006 St. Petersberg, FL Jannis Landing
2/19/2006 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
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I'm looking forward to ghost's new lp he sought out some hot producers for this project. I'm thinking this will be one of the hottest releases on def jam this year besides of course jay-z's anticipated album in the 4th quarter around nov 2006 i understand that he is already 5 to 7 songs deep. You can't truly retire on something you love.(big up)....