| Birth name | William A. Lewis |
|---|---|
| Alias | Mr. Lewis |
| Birth date | April 18, 1971 (age 55) |
| Birth place | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper · hype man |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Label | Flipmode · PaperRock |
| Associated acts | Busta Rhymes · Flipmode Squad · Rah Digga · Rampage |
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]
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
- 1998 - The Imperial (with Flipmode Squad) (Flipmode Records/Elektra Records)
- 2008 - Contraband (PaperRock Records/Conglomerate Records)
Guest appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist(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" | PBT | Pimpin' 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 Divine | Hook Off |
| 2015 | "We Forever" | Cappadonna, Rampage | The Pillage 2 |
Filmography
- 2000 - Da Hip Hop Witch (as himself)[7]
- 2007 - Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and The Cops (as himself)[8]
References
- ^ Cirisano, Tatiana (13 September 2016). "Almost Famous: Why The Hype Man Matters to Hip-Hop". Pigeons and Planes
- ^ "Flipmode Squad biography". MTV. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015.
- ^ "Spliff Star Takes Center Stage on Flipmode Album". MTV. 3 August 2000. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ Starbury, Allen (26 November 2007). "Spliff Star Not Leaving Flipmode, Pledges Allegiance To Busta Rhymes". BallerStatus. Retrieved 21 November 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "5 Hype Men Who Deserve More Credit in Hip-Hop". Vibe. 29 March 2012.
- ^ "The 10 Greatest Sidekicks in Rap History". Complex Magazine. 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Eminem, Vitamin C, More Take On "Hip-Hop Witch"". MTV. 17 May 2000. Archived from the original on January 6, 2016.
- ^ Don Sikorski (director) (2007). Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (documentary)