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With dreadlocks flying in all directions, hyperactive shrieks of joy and a jaunty growling rap, Busta Rhymes' debut single Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check launched an explosively original new force into the mainsteam. Proudly influenced by his Jamaican roots, he melded dancehall, ragga rhythms and a love of early hip hop into a refreshing antidote to the warring gangsta rap stars of the day. Originally a member of the Leaders Of The New School crew, Busta has gone on to sell over 8 million in the US alone, including the albums When Disaster Strikes (1997), Anarchy (2000) and the Billboard Number 1 The Big Bang (2006). Collaborating with an endless number of wide-ranging artists including P. Diddy, Mariah Carey and nu-metal act Linkin Park, his biggest hit came with Janet Jackson on the 1999 single What's It Gonna Be? Still a highly active and popular star in his own right, a new generation of stars have acknowledged his influence, including Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams and The Game.Artist biography compiled by BDS/West 10. All rights reserved
