This originally appeared on I Hate JJ Redick on February 3, 2012 “What RZA put together let no man tear asunder.” I would argue the Wu-Tang Clan the most influential hip-hop collective outside of possibly Run-DMC. It’s more than just music, chess, and karate flicks. It’s a way of life and almost a religion. For proof, lookContinue reading “From the Vault: The Wu-Tang Paradox”
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The Return of the Purple Tape: Raekwon’s Classic Sequel Turns Ten
“Got me behind the pot again” The odds were stacked against him.
The Top 20 Wu-Tang Albums
Below is a list I created in November, 2013, in honor of the 20th anniversary of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). It was published on Medium and then republished by Hip Hop Golden Age. In honor of today – November 9, 2018 – being the 25th anniversary of the release of that album, I chose toContinue reading “The Top 20 Wu-Tang Albums”
Wu-Tang Podcast: “Wu-Tang Forever” [Disc 2] featuring Christopher Pierznik
If it’s going to take years for something to happen, it better be worth the wait. With that in mind, for my first podcast appearance, I was lucky to have the opportunity to talk about my absolutely favorite album, Wu-Tang Forever.
A Wu-Tang Album in Name Only – The Deception of “The Saga Continues”
If a (supposedly) new Wu-Tang Clan album doesn’t move the needle the way it once did, it’s largely because it’s easy to be skeptical about new material coming out of Shaolin.
The Triumphant Album of My Youth – “Wu-Tang Forever” at 20
“Reunited, double LP, world excited” It wasn’t just an album release. It was an event.
R.A.G.U. – Raekwon & Ghostface Killah Collaborations
They’re the dynamic duo of hip-hop.
Explosion When My Pen Hits: My Favorite Wu-Tang Illustrations
At some point, Wu-Tang Clan became known more as an entity – a thing – than simply music.
I Was There: A (Roots) Picnic with the Wu-Tang Clan
images via Roots Picnic Twitter account The Wu-Tang Clan backed by The Legendary Roots Crew?! I was not going to miss it.
Politic Ditto – The Slept-On Greatness of Raekwon’s Hooks
He is a charter member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is the creator of The Purple Tape and its stellar sequel. His flow is filthy and his wordplay is wicked. He invents slang and dictates fashion trends. He is a New York rap legend with a long history of competition and collaboration with many ofContinue reading “Politic Ditto – The Slept-On Greatness of Raekwon’s Hooks”
