When we talk aboout lasting impressions in Hip Hop and various forms of music that have changed the face and business of our music,one has to mention the Wu-Tang Clan. These 9 brothers came in out of the cold from Staten Island via Brooklyn and blessed the rap game back in 1993 with the release of their classic debut Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Since their inception every one knows, Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothing to fuck with.
Well now we are all being bleessed with the best of the Wu ensembles on their greatest hits release, Ledgend Of The Wu Tang. and as you all should know, the classics are here. “Cream” starts the jumpoff as we are reminded of the days long gone. the early 90’s was a good era for Hip Hop and the Wu were inspirational with this one. Then comes the true jumpoff for the Wu. Their first release ever, “Protect Ya Kneck.” It makes one reminisce of Meth putting on his swagger, Ol Dirty with his crazy ass braids and lyrics, Raekwon with the mean shorty gangsta look and Ghost with his undeniable poetic charm. All emblazoned in the front of the projects in what can be considered to be one of the grimiest hit videos Hip Hop has ever seen. Let us not forget about the rest of the Wu, Gza ( The scientific spitter) RZA (The eerie beatmaker), U-God, and add in members Masta Killa and Cappadonna with all the charisma one can find in a group of kids from the hood.
Sit back relax and sink into “Wu-Tang Clan Aint Nothin To Fuck Wit,” the devastating duo of Rae and Ghost on “Can It Be All So Simple,” “Shame On A Nigga,” and “Da Mystery of “ChessBoxin’,” co-produced by Dirt McGirt himself ODB. Not only did the Wu give us classic vibes they also reshaped the front face of the business side of our music and all went on to do solo releases. The freedom of the deals that the Wu set in place 11 years ago paved the way for the empires of several dynasties of today. Proving that smart business and good music could change lives.
Ledgend gives us 18 tracks that all bring back joyus memories. “Reunited, ” “It”s Yourz,” and “Triumph” still sound refreshing and delightfully different. The only dissapointment on the disc is the missing original version of “Method Man.” However, there is the Skunk Mix version of the song on the release but the original is the best . So think about it, you can have all of the Wu’s best on this one disc except the original “Method Man.” Oh well, if you don’t already own it, which would be a discrace if you love Hip Hop, I suggest you get ya weight up and go cop that Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) disc and enjoy the first ride all over again as well. Shouts to one of the best to ever do it like they do it. The Wu-Tang Clan lives and their still blowin’ like Shalimar in 81.
