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Wu-Tang Clan's RZA Loves Video Games, His Nerdy Kids and Roundhouse Kicks
They don’t call the RZA “the braintrust” of the Wu-Tang Clan for nothing; the gears in dude’s mind simply do not stop. And because of that, plus his obsession with martial arts, East Asian philosophy, comic books and advanced recording technology, it’s not unfair to describe him as, yes, a nerd.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWu-Tang Clan Roundup: Where are the Killa Bees Landing These Days?
Wu-Tang is so scattered that they don't really qualify as a clan; at this point they're probably closer to a loose network of anarcho-syndicalist collectives. So no, we'll probably never see another record approaching the unmitigated brilliance of their 1993 debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The upshot to that is the individual members of the Clan are left to their own devices, which has produced some pretty great stuff, and they're set to continue that trend for the near-future.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRaekwon: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II
In the years following the Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 masterpiece... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWu-Tang's Raekwon Readies Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II for Sept. Release
It's been nearly 15 years since the release of Raekwon's watershed album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. In that time, the album's hotly-anticipated sequel Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II has suffered multiple delays, riding alternating waves of hype and backlash for nearly a decade and a half. But that's not fazing the Chef any, as he was all too happy to tell during an interview with Pitchfork: "It's just about getting respect. You know what I mean? Complementing the project. I wanna show everybody that it's nothin' for me, man. I do this shit like how your moms cook dinner."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLil Wayne is a Bullfrog: Paste Puts the Patronus Charm on Nine Musical Artists
In Harry Potter’s world, a patronus is an animal protector created by a spell. Harry’s patronus is a stag... read more
Found in: Books, FeaturesWorking With Funny People is Hard: What RZA Learned On Set With Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler
Last June, when we first got word about a certain new Judd Apatow project, pretty much all we knew about the film was that it was called Funny People, and that it would include lots of them. Adam Sandler. Seth Rogen. Jonah Hill. Jason Schwartzman. Andy Dick. Sarah Silverman. Aziz Ansari. Dave Attell. The list was pretty thick.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWu-Tang Clan plans Fall and Winter tour
It's been 10 years since the late Ol' Dirty Bastard bolted onstage during Shawn Colvin's Grammy acceptance speech to protest Wu-Tang's loss of Best Rap Album to Puff Daddy. "When it comes to the children," he said, "Wu-Tang is for the children. We teach the children. Puffy is good, but Wu-Tang is the best."... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsWu-Tang Clan documentary to be released next month
The Wu-Tang Clan, the groundbreaking nine-member rapping troupe, will have its meteoric rise to fame documented in the Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang, set to debut on BET Nov. 13. The documentary, directed by Gerald K. Barclay, will be available on DVD Nov. 18.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... RZA
It was an admittedly odd scene: nearly 2 a.m., the tour bus surrounded by autograph seekers, dope peddlers and various hangers-on, all hoping to catch a glimpse of someone from the band. For most late nights at Portland, Ore.’s hot and compact Hawthorne Theater... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesGZA tours with album (apparently) looming
GZA’s new album, Pro Tools, was due out Janurary 8. Five months later, there is no record to speak of and no release date. And it turns out the project might not even be a solo album in the first place. Apaparently, there is some sort of mystery surrounding Wu-Tang Clan release dates and general details. How odd.... read more
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