Along with Dr. Dre's The Chronic, the Wu-Tang Clan's debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was one of the most influential ap albums of the '90s. Its spare yet atmospheric production -- courtesy of RZA -- mapped out the sonic blueprint that countless other hardcore rappers would follow for years to come. It laid the groundwork for the rebirth of New York hip-hop in the hardcore age, paving the way for everybody from Biggie and Jay-Z to Nas and Mobb Deep. Moreover, it introduced a colorful cast of hugely talented MCs, some of whom ranked among the best and most unique individual rappers of the decade. Some were outsized, theatrical personalities, others were cerebral storytellers and lyrical technicians, but each had his own distinctive style, which made for an album of tremendous variety and consistency. Every track on Enter the Wu-Tang is packed with fresh, inventive rhymes, which are filled with martial arts metaphors, pop culture references (everything from Voltron to Lucky Charms cereal commercials to Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were"), bizarre threats of violence, and a truly twisted sense of humor. Their off-kilter menace is really brought to life, however, by the eerie, lo-fi production, which helped bring the raw sound of the underground into mainstream hip-hop. Starting with a foundation of hard, gritty beats and dialogue samples from kung fu movies, RZA kept things minimalistic, but added just enough minor-key piano, strings, or muted horns to create a background ambience that works like the soundtrack to a surreal nightmare. There was nothing like it in the hip-hop world at the time, and even after years of imitation, Enter the Wu-Tang still sounds fresh and original. Subsequent group and solo projects would refine and deepen this template, but collectively, the Wu have never been quite this tight again.
Its early for a post on hip-hop night, but I have soccer tonight so I will not be around. I will chose to post my video now, as a means to get the party started right. I chose a video from VH1 Hip Hop Honors night. I feel it is one show that actually gets it right when they choose the artists they want to honor. What makes this clip even better is that is had one of my favorite actors introduci...
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Well basically, I thought an introduction post would be just a little too... "played out." So I decided to teach everyone a little something about who the real lyrical geniuses are. Aside from the entire Wu-Tang Clan (with the exception of U-God) being the true lyrical geniuses of our world, GZA clearly stands out as the mastermind.Hitting us up with lines like:"Should've pumped it when I roc...
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What could be simply put as raps first super group, the Wu-Tang Clan plans on reuniting in 2007 to record a new album. SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind recently announced the group would be reuniting for the first time since 2001. Minus ODB, they will return with a full line-up, and hopefully the same chemistry that made them so popular on Enter The Wu-Tang. My only question is what names the grou...
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This is a really dope, shot-for-shot rendition of the classic Wu cut. Down bottom you can see the exact shot-for shot with the actual Wu-Tang video, as well as the “7th Chamber” interlude. Props to 33jones and OhWord’s Share Items.
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I mogged earlier about my trip to best buy and the treat I picked up known as the streets. I failed to mention the other item I picked up, and seeing this at Best Buy almost caused me to faint.After snatching the new Streets album I was making my way to the registers when I saw a new display at my local Best Buy. The display was for vinyl, and it looks like for the first time I can remember Bes...
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Its early for a post on hip-hop night, but I have soccer tonight so I will not be around. I will chose to post my video now, as a means to get the party started right. I chose a video from VH1 Hip Hop Honors night. I feel it is one show that actually gets it right when they choose the artists they want to honor. What makes this clip even better is that is had one of my favorite actors introduci...
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What could be simply put as raps first super group, the Wu-Tang Clan plans on reuniting in 2007 to record a new album. SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind recently announced the group would be reuniting for the first time since 2001. Minus ODB, they will return with a full line-up, and hopefully the same chemistry that made them so popular on Enter The Wu-Tang. My only question is what names the grou...
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that one is for all you haters.
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Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothin' to fuck wit!Seriously, if you ever start forgetting how insanely good a rapper Method Man is or how good a producer RZA is, just listen to this album.
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The infamous Nike "Wu-Tang" Dunk Hi strikes again, this time in New York. Want to own one of the rarest sneakers out there? Then get ready to fork over $7,500...
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im so glad i know where the "news" skit from the lost episodes of chappelles show comes from. i tried to find a video but couldnt, actually there is one on comedy central but it doesnt work w/ mozilla...gay. anyways...."method man" - wu-tang clanYeahhh, torture motherfucker what?(Torture nigga what?)What?I'll fuckinI'll fuckin tie you to a fuckin bedpostwith your ass cheeks spread out and shitR...
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From the creative mind of the RZA, the newest offshoot of the Wu-Tang Clan has launched!WU-CHESS, as the name suggests the site is sort of a social network for fans of the Wu and fans of chess, to communicate and challenge each other, or "train in the chambers against the computer to refine your skills"."The game of chess is like a sword fight. You must think first, before you move."The cost is...
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There's just something about aggressive music that makes me feel like the toughest SOB that ever lived. I can be driving down the road, listening to something like the Wu-Tang Clan or Slayer and not give a damn about the rest of the world. If someone had the nerve to cut me off while listening to this stuff, I get the thoughts of "I'll kill a motherfucker that cuts me off!" Of course, I don't, ...
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This is a really clever project by designer Logan Waters. Wu-Tang Clan and the solo projects have become modern classics in much the same way as popular jazz did in the '50s & '60s. So, it makes sense to pay homage to the Wu in a way that reflects on the timelessness of their music. Ok, that was a bunch of designer b.s. talk. On the real though, they're dope and it's a good idea. nuff said...
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Continuing with more Wu Tang related posts for the website, I thought I would post the instrumentals from Wu Tang’s first album. All you talented MC’s out there, get your pen game on spitting over these classic RZA instrumentals. Enjoy.Download: Wu Tang Clan – Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers) InstrumentalsEnjoy and Be Educated..
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Continuing with our Wu Tang related posts, I thought I would bring this sample set (courtesy of Kevin Nottingham) of Wu Tang’s very first album. This is for you fellow diggers out there who might enjoy listening to the songs that helped RZA create the classic material you hear on the album. Enjoy and be [...]
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Well basically, I thought an introduction post would be just a little too... "played out." So I decided to teach everyone a little something about who the real lyrical geniuses are. Aside from the entire Wu-Tang Clan (with the exception of U-God) being the true lyrical geniuses of our world, GZA clearly stands out as the mastermind.Hitting us up with lines like:"Should've pumped it when I roc...
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