Wu-Tang:7th Chamber - the first posse cut, much less obviously exciting than the later Protect Ya Neck, but still showcasing the lyrical skill of the Clan.Clan in Da Front - one of two solo tracks in the album, showcasing the GZA's classic battle rap style.

Shame on a N*gga - here, they shift gears, musically and lyrically, with a short, bubbly song showcasing the comedic style of the Ol Dirty Bastard.

Bring Da Ruckus - the intro, which sounds very hard.

With these simple ingredients, they manage to come up with the perfect recipe for a classic, hardcore, yet accesible rap album: The Wu-Tang Clan consists of one stellar producer ( The RZA), three traditional MC-style rappers ( The GZA, U-God and Inspecta Deck), two hardcore (but not gangsta) rappers) Ghost Faced Killah and The Chef Raekwon, and two rappers great for their comedic and hook singing value ( Method Man and the late Ol Dirty Bastard). One of the largest paradoxes about the Wu-Tang is they don't seem paradoxical, and I just took a statement like 'Wu-Tang Clan chopping ain't safe no more.PEACE' for years until someone pointed out to me what an odd statement that was.Īnother paradox of the Wu-Tang Clan, and perhaps the greatest, is that it has such an easy formula, yet it can't be duplicated. The Wu-Tang world is full of convoluted esoterica, but also fills their song with pop culture references for everyone. They are champions of the rap underground, due to their no-nonsense beats and rhymes, yet few rap groups can be as exciting with their hooks and sing-along choruses. They are doubtless hardcore, yet they make poignant, emotional music.

It was considered an instant classic when it was released, and paradoxically, 12 years later, still sounds fresh and cutting edge. But very few hip-hop fans would doubt that there debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), is what made them famous and is still their best material to this date.

The Wu-Tang Clan has had many projects over the year, and amongst the nine of them, and their many disciples, they have released much very good material.

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