Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan

by Wu-Tang Clan

Overview

While the Wu-Tang Clan's fans are loyal, they do expect their underground heroes to be virtuous and are the first to point out unnecessary releases. They might want to let this one slip since the Legacy's label's 2008 release Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan is not only a fairly well chosen set but a soundtrack to the documentary of the same name, allowing viewers both a quick souvenir and primer before they explore further. Four mammoth classics kick off the release, sequenced in a brilliant way for maximum fist-pumping. Next, two B-list repeats from the 2004 comp Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan appear before the solo releases are explored, beginning with Raekwon's great "Incarcerated Scarfaces." From Ol' Dirty Bastard's party starter "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" to the closing jump track "Gravel Pit," the flow is rough, but the two excuses to choose from are the soundtrack one and the difficult, sprawling discography compilers have to deal with, especially when solo releases count. The disc barely even touches upon the group's long list of affiliates -- a smart move since this isn't a box set -- so instead of being a selling point, the word "Story" on the cover is only repeating the documentary's title. Even so, this disjointed set of tunes from the core members would sell anyone on the magic of the Wu. Hardcore fans will find it redundant and should go straight to the film. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	07/22/2014
Label:	Smcmg / Sony Music
UPC:	0888430571129

Tracks

1. Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit
2. Method Man
3. Protect Ya Neck
4. C.R.E.A.M.
5. Shame on a Nigga
6. Da Mystery of Chessboxin'
7. Incarcerated Scarfaces
8. Shimmy Shimmy Ya
9. Daytona 500
10. Winter Warz
11. Reunited
12. Triumph
13. It's Yourz
14. Older Gods
15. Run
16. Gravel Pit

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Wu-Tang Clan   Primary Artist
Raekwon   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Cappadonna   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Ghostface Killah   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Ol' Dirty Bastard   Primary Artist,Vocals,Featured Artist
Masta Killah   Featured Artist
Paulissa Moorman   Vocals
Masta Killa   Featured Artist
Method Man   Vocals
Fourth Disciple   Scratching
U-God   Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Icelord   Assistant Engineer
Wu-Tang Clan   Composer
Adam Farber   Project Director
Prince Rhakeem   Mixing,Arranger,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Jack Hersca   Mixing
Jay Nicholas   Mixing Assistant
Islord   Audio Engineer
4th Disciple   Producer
Darryl Hill   Composer
Paulissa Moorman   Composer
Steve Neat   Audio Engineer
L. Hawkins   Composer
D. Hill   Composer
E. Turner   Composer
Dennis Coles   Composer
Ethan Ryman   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Scott Harding   Mixing,Audio Engineer
Robert Diggs   Composer
R. Jones   Composer
R. Diggs   Composer
Method Man   Producer,Audio Production
Ol' Dirty Bastard   Producer,Audio Production
Fourth Disciple   Audio Engineer,Audio Production,Assistant Engineer
Ghostface Killah   Composer
Darren Salmieri   Compilation Producer
Carlos Bess   Mixing,Engineer,Audio Engineer
Vic Anesini   Mastering,Audio Engineer
Jose "Choco" Reynoso   Mixing,Engineer,Audio Engineer
S. Bougard   Composer
RZA   Arranger,Audio Engineer,Audio Production
Nolan "Dr. No" Moffitte   Mixing,Engineer,Audio Engineer
C. Woods   Composer
Jim Parham   Project Director