Gravediggaz

The Profile

Gravediggaz are an American hip‑hop supergroup from New York, formed by Prince Paul, Frukwan, Poetic, and RZA in the early 1990s. Their 1994 debut 6 Feet Deep (released as Niggamortis in some regions) became a defining horrorcore album. Poetic passed away in 2001.

Founding members: Prince Paul (The Undertaker), Frukwan (The Gatekeeper), Poetic (The Grym Reaper), RZA (The RZArector). Origin: New York (Brooklyn affiliation). Signature style: dark, horror‑themed lyrics over ominous, sample‑driven production. Key releases: 6 Feet Deep (1994), The Pick, The Sickle & The Shovel (1997), Nightmare in A-Minor (2001). Notable tracks: Diary of a Madman, 1-800 Suicide.

A single, highly positive review celebrates Gravediggaz’s debut 6 Feet Deep (1994) as a landmark of horrorcore. It highlights the Brooklyn Wu‑affiliated lineup (RZA, Prince Paul, Frukwan, Poetic), their nihilistic themes, and dark, hypnotic production. Standout tracks include Diary of a Madman, 1-800 Suicide, and Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide. The piece contrasts the towering debut with less impactful later releases.