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Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop musical collective formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. [4] Its members include RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and, until his death in 2004, Ol' Dirty Bastard. Close affiliate Cappadonna later became an official member.
RZA's rule over the Clan at this time is described in 2004's Wu-Tang Manual book as "a dictatorship". He also released a hit single of his own, in the form of "Wu-Wear: The Garment Renaissance". The song was featured on the High School High soundtrack, and was released to promote the Wu-Tang clothing brand, also called "Wu-Wear".
As Wu-Tang Clan ascended to hip hop stardom, Method Man was always one of the most visible members of the collective. [14] He was one of only two members (along with GZA ) to get a solo song on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and he was the first to release a solo album under the Clan's unusual contract which allowed its ...
RZA has quarterbacked Wu-Tang Clan, hip-hop’s most sprawling ensemble, comprising up 10 members, for three decades now.He has produced the majority of the albums released both by the rap ...
Included are biographies of each member, an explanation of various slang used by the group, a history on the Wu-Tang Clan logo, and explanations of influences, which include the Nation of Gods and Earths, chess, comic books, drugs, and martial arts. RZA's views on music, spirituality, philosophy, and producing, and a guide to the meanings of ...
It became the first Wu-Tang-related album to get certified since 2004, when Method Man and Ghostface Killah both earned plaques. [19] In addition, he directed music videos for four album singles. [16] After appearing on the Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Wu-Tang Forever (1997), his third studio album Beneath the Surface was released by MCA Records in
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is the debut studio album by the American hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, released on November 9, 1993, by Loud Records and RCA Records.The recording sessions took place during late 1992 to early 1993 at Firehouse Studio in New York City, and the album was produced by the group's de facto leader RZA.
Members of the Wu-Tang Clan and their affiliates performing at the Virgin Festival in Baltimore. The Wu-Tang Clan is a New York City–based hip-hop musical group, consisting of nine American rappers: RZA, GZA, Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard.