Originally a member of Houston horror-rappers
the Geto Boys,
Willie D (born
William Dennis) released his first solo album,
Controversy, in 1989.
Willie parted ways with
the Geto Boys in 1992, but shock tactics of his former group are in full force on "F--- Rodney King" from his second album,
I'm Goin out Lika Soldier.
Willie's next album, 1994's
Play Witcha Mama, featured a guest spot from
Ice Cube on the title track. A
Geto Boys reunion in 1996 titled
The Resurrection resuscitated the career of the group, but
Willie D wasn't heard from again until 2000 with
Loved by Few, Hated by Many -- which may have referred to the disproportionate slant against
Willie among rap fans. The suggestive title was changed in 2001 when it was re-released as
Relentless. Despite near-universal disregard for his talents,
Willie D returned with yet another album in 2003,
Unbreakable. ~ Wade Kergan