A gritty, kung-fu-soaked debut that introduced nine distinct voices over RZA's raw, dusty production. It rewrote the rules for group dynamics in hip-hop and launched a dynasty of solo careers. Essential East Coast canon. Released in 1993, it's an early landmark for Wu-Tang Clan.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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- C.R.E.A.M. on Best Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, Best 1990s Hip-Hop Songs
- Protect Ya Neck on Best 1990s Hip-Hop Songs
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More from Wu-Tang Clan — where to go next
If you have Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), these are the Wu-Tang Clan records worth reaching for next.
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Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)1993 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Wu-Tang Forever1997 · Hip-HopClassic