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The W

Wu-Tang Clan

2000
13 tracks
55 min
east coast hip hop

Album Description

The Wu-Tang Clan's highly anticipated album, The W, was released on 20 November 2000 through LOUD Records. This 55-minute masterpiece is a testament to the group's innovative approach to hip hop, seamlessly blending East Coast hip hop, gangster rap, and hardcore hip hop to create a unique sound.

The W boasts an impressive tracklist, featuring collaborations with an array of talented artists, including Junior Reid, Raekwon, GZA, Method Man, and Masta Killa, among others. Standout tracks like 'Chamber Music' and 'Gravel Pit' showcase the group's lyrical prowess and energetic flow, while 'I Can't Go to Sleep' features a soulful hook courtesy of Issac Hayes.

With its diverse range of guest appearances and genre-bending production, The W is a quintessential Wu-Tang Clan album. The group's signature style, characterised by complex lyricism and infectious beats, is on full display throughout the record. From the haunting 'Hollow Bones' to the upbeat 'Do You Really (Thang Thang)', The W is an album that will keep you engaged from start to finish.

The Wu-Tang Clan's The W is a must-listen for fans of hip hop, offering a rich and immersive listening experience that showcases the group's creativity and skill. With its release in 2000, The W cemented the Wu-Tang Clan's status as one of the most innovative and influential forces in hip hop, and its influence can still be felt today.

20 nov 2000(P) 2000 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Tracks

Intro (Shaolin Finger Jab) / Chamber Music (feat. Junior Reid, Raekwon, GZA, Method Man & Masta Killa)Wu-Tang Clan, Junior Reid, Raekwon, GZA, Method Man, Masta Killa
4:26
Careful (Click, Click) (feat. RZA, U-God, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah & Inspectah Deck)Wu-Tang Clan, RZA, U-God, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck
4:56
Hollow Bones (feat. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck & Ghostface Killah)Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah
3:37
Redbull (feat. Redman, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon)Wu-Tang Clan, Redman, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon
3:53
One Blood Under W (feat. Masta Killa & Junior Reid)Wu-Tang Clan, Masta Killa, Junior Reid
4:11
Conditioner (feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard, GZA, Inspectah Deck & Snoop Dogg)Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Snoop Dogg
5:32
Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off) (feat. Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Method Man, Masta Killa, RZA, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Cappadonna & GZA)Wu-Tang Clan, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Method Man, Masta Killa, RZA, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Cappadonna, GZA
3:58
Let My Niggas Live (feat. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck & Nas)Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Nas
4:29
I Can't Go to Sleep (feat. Ghostface Killah, RZA & Issac Hayes)Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Isaac Hayes
3:35
Do You Really (Thang Thang) (feat. DJ Kay Slay, Method Man, Streetlife, Masta Killa & Inspectah Deck)Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Kay Slay, Method Man, Streetlife, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck
5:22
The Monument (feat. Raekwon, GZA & Busta Rhymes)Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, GZA, Busta Rhymes
2:37
Gravel Pit (feat. RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & U-God)Wu-Tang Clan, RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, U-God
4:51
Jah World (feat. Ghostface Killah, RZA & Junior Reid)Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Junior Reid
3:51

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About Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan, hailing from Staten Island, New York City, is an iconic American hip hop collective that burst onto the scene in 1992 and forever changed the landscape of East Coast hip hop. Comprised of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard, with Cappadonna later joining as an official member, Wu-Tang Clan is celebrated for their raw, unfiltered lyricism and groundbreaking production. Their unique blend of hardcore hip hop and gangster rap has earned them a place among the greatest hip hop groups of all time. With a discography that spans over three decades, Wu-Tang Clan continues to influence and inspire, bringing the ruckus with every release. Their impact extends beyond music, with the group also making waves in film, fashion, and even fine art, as seen with their secretively recorded album "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin."

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