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Inspectah Deck

インスペクター・デック　/　いんすぺくたー・でっく

American rapper

July 6, 1970 (age 55)　・　New York City, New York, United States

New York
rapper
singer
record producer

My Take

Inspectah Deck is, to me, one of hip-hop's great unsung technicians. Being a core member of Wu-Tang Clan means you're surrounded by larger-than-life personalities, yet he carved his reputation purely through lyricism, especially that famous opening verse on Triumph that older heads still quote. Born Jason Hunter in 1970, he never chased solo superstardom the way some Wu members did, but his bars on the group's most revered songs did the heavy lifting. I also respect that he grew into a producer in his own right and kept building with Czarface. He's the kind of artist whose value you only fully appreciate on repeat listens.

Overview

Jason S. Hunter (born July 6, 1970), better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper and hip hop producer. He is a member of the groups Wu-Tang Clan and Czarface. He has acquired critical praise for his intricate lyricism, and for his verses on many of the group's most revered songs. He has grown to become a producer in his own right, taking up tracks for fellow Wu rappers and his own projects.

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1. Profile

Name (English): Inspectah Deck
Name (Japanese): インスペクター・デック
Reading: いんすぺくたー・でっく
Born: July 6, 1970 (age 55)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Cancer / Dog
Origin: New York City, New York, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
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Occupation: rapper / singer / record producer / composer / actor

2. Background

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Junior high: Private
High school: New Dorp High School
University: Private

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4. Personality

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