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Gravediggaz was an United States of America|American hip hop group from New York City, well-known for its dark sense of humor and abrasive, menacing soundscapes. The group was formed in 1994 and was effectively a supergroup (bands)|supergroup, bringing together Prince Paul (The Undertaker) Frukwan (The Gatekeeper), Poetic (hip hop)|Too Poetic (The Grym Reaper), and RZA (musician)|RZA (The Rzarector). The group is widely credited as being one of the most influential and pioneering groups in the small hip-hop subgenre of horrorcore.

Biography
The group's first album was originally titled ''Niggamortis''; however, the potentially risquÃ© title was changed to ''6 Feet Deep'' for the American market (European versions of the album retained the original title, and also included the bonus track "Pass the Shovel"). Released on August 9, 1994, ''6 Feet Deep'' was a mix of black humor, cartoonish violence reminiscent of the Geto Boys, esoteric references to the Nation of Gods and Earths, and some of Paul's darkest production. The four members adopted ''Gravedigga'' alter egos for their work with the group: The RZA became Rzarector, Poetic became the Grym Reaper, Prince Paul became the Undertaker, and Frukwan became the Gatekeeper. The three rapping members (without Prince Paul) released a collaborative extended play|EP titled "The Hell EP" with United Kingdom|U... read all