Talk about the power of rappers becoming brand ambassadors. Many were puzzled in awe this past week when a paranormal like audio featuring Wu-Tang Clan chief RZA surfaced where the renowned creative is heard delivering a rather cryptic message through a hotline, all thanks to fast food chain White Castle. According to the VegNews, the […]
For several years since the release of the documentary Dirty, which was a low-budget, yet candid view of the life and times of Russell Jones aka Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, rumors have swirled around a real silver screen flick about the late, illustrious Wu-Tang swordsman. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Sony’s […]
One of Hip Hop’s most coveted, concept projects is undoubtedly Raekwon The Chef’s debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, which features the Wu Tang Clan’s most visible member Ghostface Killah. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this day in 1995, Rae and Ghost dropped the RZA-powered album that is affectionately known as the “Purple […]
It is not a secret that core Hip-Hop enthusiasts had a very mild reaction to Nas’ Nasir, his twelfth studio album exclusively produced by Kanye West. When the news broke that Ye was going to produce Nas next album, many were skeptical to a maximum. While West did his due diligence on the beat tip […]
While films like Aquaman and Shazam! were attracting all the headlines at this past weekend at the San Diego Comic-Con, Hip-Hop and Wu-Tang Legend RZA let loose his trailer for his new film Cut Throat City. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The film centers in on a heist that occurs after Hurricane Katrina. Four friends […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the culture’s most influential musical masterminds was born. Wu-Tang Clan frontman Robert Fitzgerald Diggs a.k.a. RZA was born today (July 5) in Brooklyn, New York, 49 years ago. Since stepping on the scene in 1989, RZA has done more than just create an outrageously successful career for […]
It is obvious that the lane Kanye West is favored by the Hip-Hop masses the most is in production. With his nostalgic samples, striking drums, and mastered melodies, West has managed to rise to prominence in the course of American music history. His many top hit collaborations confirm this, take his rather timeless makes with […]
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. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album was executively produced by the Abbott himself, RZA, along with assistance from 4th Disciple, Inspectah Deck […]
In lieu of commemorating the 25th anniversary of their debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the Wu-Tang Clan embarked on performing the entire legendary LP live, which occurred this past weekend at Soundset Music Festival in Minnesota and another performance on Memorial Day (May 28) at the Movement Electronic Festival in Detroit. The class act […]
After being convicted in August 2017 in a federal fraud case, Martin Shkreli was ordered to forfeit 7.36 million in assets which include the Wu-Tang Clan’s $2 million dollar single-copied double CD album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a Pablo Picasso painting, and reportedly Lil’ Wayne‘s Tha Carter V album. Shkreli purchased the sacred […]
Today (May 9), a wordsmith whose crowning aptitude to generate fervid painterly narratives through the chambers of a luminous soul into the realm of hip-hop welcomes in another year of life, the one and only, Ghostface Killah. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Widely recognized for his sonorous raps and wandering flow, Ghostface Killah is admired […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard released his debut solo LP, Return of the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. Released by Elektra Records, Return of the 36 Chambers was only the second solo LP by any Wu-Tang member. Largely produced by fellow Wu-Tang emcee RZA, the album had a mostly positive commercial […]
Infamous Pharmacy scammer, Martin Shkreli, is being forced to turn over his stake in the exclusively released Wu-Tang Clan album, Once Upon a Time Shaolin. Shkreli famously bought the album for $2 million in an auction in 2015. The “Pharma Bro” has also had to turn over Lil Wayne‘s Tha Carter V album and Picasso […]
On January 31st, 1994, The Wu-Tang Clan released one of their most beloved singles in the course of the collective’s career, “C.R.E.A.M.” from their groundbreaking debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Setting off the tone, Raekwon‘s opening verse gave birth to one of the most renowned lines in the history […]
On this date in 1995, the head of the Wu’s “Voltron” released his first solo LP Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “We form like Voltron and GZA happens to be the head.” -Method Man After appearing as the closer on the Wu Tang’s premiere single “Protect Ya Neck” and dropping his own solo joint “Clan […]
The fruit bowl of the Wu-Tang Clan’s strategic entry into the music industry is one with many longstanding pedigrees. In 1995, Wu Wear became the leading street-wear clothing brand of the era, and it was only because of the brand’s ability to capture the fervor of their famed brand ambassadors. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
The greatness of Ol’ Dirty Bastard comes from one tactic, being raw. Being a “raw figure” in the culture of hip-hop has nothing to do with how hardcore, street savvy, or how impressionable your toughness appears to be. As lead by example by the “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” emcee, being raw is centered around being able to […]
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 […]
Words by Ime Ekpo Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This past week, the media released an abundance of reports that RZA finally admitted to Russell Crowe spitting on Azealia Banks at a party in Hollywood, despite the fact that the Wu-Tang forerunner admitted the act to TMZ last year. Last October, Azealia Banks accompanied RZA […]
Today in Source News Flash: Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ty Dolla $ign is back with another track off his upcoming album Beach House 3, this time with “Don’t Judge Me” featuring Future and Swae Lee. Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti are hitting the road together on the aptly named 16*29 Tour, starting with a show […]
