
Artist
Afu-Ra
Afu-Ra is a musical artist formed in 1973. 23 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
- 23
- Releases
- 2000–2026
- Active years
- 1973
- Formed
Discography
7
Most popular
Body of the Life Force
2000
Singles & EPs
16Upcoming shows
About
Afu-Ra is a Hip hop artist from New York City. Afu, born Aaron Phillip, is a devout student of the Martial arts, as well as Chess. He entered the Hip Hop scene as a member of the Gang Starr Foundation, alongside rappers like Jeru the Damaja, Big Shug and Group Home. His first appearance was on Jeru the Damaja's classic 1994 album The Sun Rises in the East, on the song "Mental Stamina". He made another appearance on Jeru's sophomore album Wrath of the Math, on the track "Physical Stamina", in 1996. Afu's debut single "Whirlwind Thru Cities" was released in 1998, the song reached the Top 20 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1999, he released another single, "Defeat b/w Mortal Kombat". His anticipated debut album, Body of the Life Force, was released in October 2000. The album featured production from some of Hip Hop's finest, including DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, True Master and Da Beatminerz. Guests included Wu-Tang Clan's GZA/Genius and Masta Killa, M.O.P., Ky-Mani Marley and the Cocoa Brovaz. "Whirlwind Thru Cities", "Defeat" and "Mortal Kombat" were included here, as well as other popular songs "Equality", "Big Acts, Little Acts" and "D&D Soundclash". Afu released his sophom…
Afu-Ra in brief
- How many Afu-Ra releases are on Riffiter?
- 23 releases are catalogued, spanning 2000 to 2026.
- When was Afu-Ra formed?
- Afu-Ra formed in 1973.
- What is the most recent Afu-Ra release on Riffiter?
- Only One, released in 2026.











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