Today in Hip-Hop History: Ghostface Killah's Debut LP 'Ironman' Turns 25 Years Old!
Sha Be Allah | January 8, 2021
On this day in 1996, Ghostface Killah's released highly anticipated debut album Ironman was released on the Loud/RCA imprint. With exclusive in-house Wu production from True Master and the RZA coupled with Raekwon The Chef appearing on almost every song on the album, making this album one of the best concept albums completed by the […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: RZA Released His Debut Solo LP 'Bobby Digital In Stereo' 22 Years Ago
Sha Be Allah | November 24, 2020
On this day in Hip Hop history in 1998, the leader of the world-renowned Wu-Tang Clan released his first solo album Bobby Digital In Stereo. This project came late in RZA's career after the success of the Wu-Tang Clan had been plentiful. Serving as a soundtrack to an unreleased blaxploitation martial arts film by RZA […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan's Debut Album 'Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' Dropped 27 Years Ago
Sha Be Allah | November 9, 2020
On this day in Hip-Hop history, the prolific Wu-Tang Clan took the first steps of one the most powerful careers to date by releasing their debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) LP. With a martial arts title and righteously murderous lyrics, this may be one of the most ferocious and raw debuts Hip Hop has ever seen. […]
Downtown Music Publishing Signs Deal To Represent Wu Tang Clan Catalog
Sha Be Allah | September 8, 2020
Downtown Music Publishing today announced the signing of a global publishing administration agreement with Wu-Tang Productions, and owners Robert "RZA" Diggs and Mitchell "Divine" Diggs, to represent the iconic hip-hop group's interest in songs from its back catalog of classic albums — as well as select works co-written or produced by individual Wu-Tang Clan members […]
Happy Birthday, to Wu Tang Clan Co-Founder The GZA!
Sha Be Allah | August 22, 2020
The "genius" of the iconic WTC is celebrating his 52nd born day today. On this date in 1966, Gary Grice, better known to the rap world as the "GZA", was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is now recognized as one of the most celebrated lyricists to ever grace the mic in Hip Hop. Before […]
[WATCH] RZA Teams Up With Good Humor to Replace Racist Ice Cream Truck Tune
Just in time before the end of the summer, Wu-Tang Clan super-producer RZA is collaborating with Good Humor Ice Cream company to circumvent the problematic ice cream jingle, "Turkey in the Straw" due to its racist roots. This jingle has rung throughout our communities for decades, perpetuating the subtle roots of negativity and hatred towards […]
RZA Joins Forces With Good Humor to Replace Ice Cream Jingle 'Turkey in the Straw'
Miss2Bees | August 14, 2020
C.R.E.A.M. rules everything around me … Ice cream that is. RZA joined forces with Good Humor to replace the well-known ice cream jingle, "Turkey in the Straw." Rolling Stone reports the Wu-Tang star's jingle "drew inspiration from his childhood memories of chasing after ice cream trucks on Staten Island –blending traditional ice cream truck sounds […]
[LISTEN] Rick Rubin Sits Down With The Wu Tang Clan's RZA For The 'Broken Record' Podcast
Sha Be Allah | June 10, 2020
Yesterday, the Broken Record podcast will be dropping an episode featuring Rick Rubin's interview with rapper, record producer, actor, filmmaker, and author, the Wu Tang Clan's RZA. The Wu Tang Abbott delves into his early production memories, how his substance indulgence influences his creative output and the radio station that made a name based off of the […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: The Wu-Tang Clan Release Their Epic 'Wu-Tang Forever' Double CD LP 23 Years Ago
Sha Be Allah | June 3, 2020
On June 3, 1997, the Witty Unpredictable Talent And Natural Game gave the world a double dose of their killer bee stings when they dropped the Wu-Tang Forever double CD LP. The album was executively produced by the Abbott himself, RZA, along with assistance from 4th Disciple, Inspectah Deck, and True Master. Released to the […]
Havoc Tells Swizz Beats He's Down To Battle Any Producer on Instagram
Cecilia | April 24, 2020
"I'll battle anybody you put me against," Havoc said. The latest "Verzuz" battle on IG LIVE between Babyface and Teddy Riley had almost half a million viewers at one time (almost shutting down Instagram), and it doesn't seem that they're stopping anytime soon. "Verzuz" battles have been the source of much entertainment during the lockdown, […]
Ebro Darden Says Pharrell Would 'Destroy' Kanye West in a Producer Battle
Roman White | April 13, 2020
Hip-Hop heads have been lit on Instagram and Twitter when discussing the Verzuz producer battles but the one battle that even the creator of the event wants is Kanye West vs. Pharrell. Ebro Darden of Hot 97 in New York jumped on Twitter to cast his ballot for Pharrell over Kanye if the battle was […]
And The Winner Is… The Culture! RZA and DJ Premier Prove Why the Verzuz Series is an Example of Great Sportsmanship
NDSmith | April 12, 2020
The culture anxiously anticipated this battle between two of the culture's most dynamic Hip-Hop producers: RZA and DJ Premier. One responsible for interjecting blue notes and jazz samples into the ruggedly rough terrain of urban music. The other… for the xenomorphic presentation of emceeing with arguably the most influential group in rap music. Either way: […]
RZA vs DJ Premier is the Next Instagram Live Producer Battle
Roman White | April 9, 2020
Verzuz is doing it again with another legendary producer battle. This time, Swizz Beats and Timbaland locked in RZA to go head to head with DJ Premier. The battle will take place Saturday, April 11 on Instagram live. RZA is known for his production with the Wu-Tang Clan while DJ Premier is credited for production […]
RZA Donates 30 iPads to Staten Island Elementary School Students
Ime Ekpo | February 28, 2020
On Thursday (Feb. 27), RZA made an appearance at PS 78, formerly PS 14 of Stapleton in Staten Island at an assembly to gift the students with well-needed technology, 30 brand new Apple iPads, SI Live reports. The generous donation was a joint effort between RZA, members of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan and the tech […]
RZA Drops New EP of Guided Meditation Tracks for Creatives
RZA is without a doubt a master of many talents which is nothing short of his genuine creativity. In support of fellow creatives, right on Wu Wednesday, the abbot of the Wu-Tang Clan dropped a new EP titled Guided Explorations. The five-track EP is a part of a collaborative effort with premiere herbal tea TAZO, […]
'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' Has Been Renewed For Season 2
Ime Ekpo | January 27, 2020
Hulu has officially renewed the highly favored scripted series, Wu-Tang: An American Saga for a second season. The series is a plodding scope into the origins of the Wu-Tang Clan collective and while mostly fictional, the series tells the tales of actual events that took place during their infancy. Season one, which featured only 10 […]
Today in Hip Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan Dropped 'The W' Album 19 Years Ago
On this day in Hip Hop history Wu Tang Clan releases their third studio LP The W. As the follow up to the immensely successful Wu Tang Forever, this album fell a little short of its predecessors success but continued in growing the Wu's legacy as a whole. At the time of the album's production and release, […]
No More Beef: Five Hip-Hop Stars Who Went Vegetarian
Zoe Zorka | May 31, 2019
Since hip hop's inception more than 40 years ago, artists and other celebrities within the hip hop community have regularly been associated with being physically attractive to one degree or another. But aside from hitting the gym religiously (here's looking at you, 50 Cent), many well-known artists and industry fixtures have credited their healthy diets. […]
New Slasher Film 'Thriller' Released on Netflix
Rashad Grove | April 15, 2019
Black horror films. Over the weekend, their latest film Thriller was released on Netflix on April 14th. According to the film's description, a cruel but innocent childhood prank turns deadly when introvert target Chauncey Page (Jason Woods) accidentally kills one of his tormentors. With their friend dead and young Chauncey sent to prison, the children at […]
Dave East Set to Play Method Man in 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'
Ime Ekpo | March 5, 2019
Dave East is racking up his acting credits. According to Deadline, East is set as a series regular for Hulu's Wu-Tang: An American Saga to portray the character Shotgun. Shotgun is known to be a popular Staten Islander who works as an assistant manager at a concession stand near the Statue of Liberty. He is […]