Explicit Version featuring the Wu's biggest hits as well as classics from several of the members' solo endeavors, this CD collection is an essential part of the Hip Hop canon. In 1993, nine young men, Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, RZA, GZA, Ghostface Killah, UGod, Inspectah Deck and Masta Killa, emerged from the Staten Island projects to form one of the most successful Rap groups of all time. For over a decade, the Wu-Tang Clan operated as a fluid alliance of exceptionally talented MCs, establishing themselves as one of the most significant musical collectives of the era, as well as individual artists who challenged convention with thought provoking lyrics and beats.
Product Details
Wu-Tang Clan - Wu: The Story Of The Wu-Tang Clan Format: CD, Release Date: Nov. 18 2008, Number of Discs: 1, Label: Sony Legacy, Produced by: Rza
Track Listings:
1. C.R.E.A.M. -Wu-Tang Clan 2. Method Man - Wu-Tang Clan 3. Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off) - Wu-Tang Clan 4. Wu-Tang Clan Aint Nuthin Ta F**k Wit 5. Da Mystery Of Chessboxin - Wu-Tang Clan 6. Shame On A Nuh - Wu-Tang Clan 7. Its Yourz -Wu-Tang Clan 8. Older Gods -Wu-Tang Clan 9. Gravel Pit -Wu-Tang Clan 10. Reunited -Wu-Tang Clan 11. Daytona 500 - Ghostface 12. Incarcerated Scarface -Raekwon 13. Run -Cappadonna 14. Winter Warz -Ghostface Killah 15. Shimmy Shimmy Ya -Ol Dirty Bastard 16. Tragedy -RZA
Artist Info/ BIO
The Wu-Tang Clan is a New York-based hip-hop musical group, consisting of nine American rappers. Among its members are multi-platinum selling solo artists, multi-platinum record producers, Grammy winners, TV and film stars, screenwriters, product spokespersons, business owners and, most recently, major motion picture composers. The Clan featured nine MCs until the death of Ol' Dirty Bastard in 2004. One of the most critically and commercially successful hip hop groups of all time, Wu-Tang Clan shot to fame through their uncompromising brand of hardcore rap music. Since their debut, they have introduced or launched the careers of numerous other artists and groups, and already in 1994 there were credited to be over 300 Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, known as the Wu-Tang Killa Bees, consisting of rappers, producers, and record label CEOs. The founders of the Wu-Tang Clan were RZA, GZA, and Ol' Dirty Bastard, who had previously formed the group Force of the Imperial Master (later known as All in Together Now after the release of a popular single by that name). The group attracted the attention of some notable figures in the industry, including Biz Markie, but did not manage to secure a record deal. After the crew dissolved, GZA (then known as The Genius) and The RZA (then known as Prince Rakeem) embarked on their solo careers with Cold Chillin' Records and Tommy Boy Records respectively, but to little success. Their frustration with the workings of the hip hop music industry would provide the main inspiration to Wu-Tang Clan's revolutionary business plan. According to The Wu-Tang Manual, at the group's inception, RZA promised the members that if he had total control of the Wu-Tang empire, it would conquer the hip-hop world within a dynastic cycle, after which he would relinquish his total control. Wu-Tang Clan was gradually assembled in late 1992 from friends and accomplices from around Staten Island, with The RZA as the de facto leader and the group's producer. Group Members include: Ghostface Killah; GZA; Inspectah Deck; Masta Killa; Method Man; Ol’ Dirty Bastard; Raekwon The Chef; RZA; and U-GOD.
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