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Artist
Prodigal Sunn
12+ albums
wu-famnew yorkBrooklynunderground rapSunz of Man
about
Prodigal Sunn (born Lamar Ruff) is an American rapper. He is a member of one of the most well-known Wu-Tang Clan affiliate groups Sunz of Man. As well as being a group artist, he has released one solo album - "Return of the Prodigal Sunn". He is also the RZA's cousin. With 12 O'Clock from the Brooklyn Zu, the two rappers formed the duo Two On Da Road. He was the only child of indigenous parents and grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. During his youth, Prodigal was known as the ‘Sun of Man’ and was later re-christened Prodigal Sunn by his childhood friend Killah Priest in reference to the well known parable in Luke Chapter 15, Verse 32. Along with Hell Razah and 60 Second Assassin, they would form the first group associated with the Wu-Tang Clan known as Sunz of Man. They would go on to release two studio albums, entitled "The Last Shall Be First" and "Saviors Day". In 2006 the group released a greatest hits album entitled "The Old Testament", aswell as an EP, numerous mix tapes and a classic radio single in "Shinin' Star" which featured Earth, Wind & Fire and the Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan His first known appearance was on Ol' Dirty Bastard's debut album, "Return To The 36 Chambers (The Dirty Version)", on the track "Protect Ya Neck II The Zoo" along with Brooklyn Zu and a few other members of Sunz of Man In 2005, he released his long awaited solo debut album, ''Return of the Prodigal Sunn''. Guests on the album include 12 O'Clock, Chi-King, Madame Dee, C.C.F Di
