Russell Tyrone Jones aka Ol' Dirty Bastard simultaneously brought a measure of humor and a tough of the absurd to the Wu-Tang Clan. Often noted for his unusual microphone technique, Jones' stage name came from a 1980 kung fu film entitled Ol' Dirty and the Bastard, the relevance of which was articulated by Method Man's assertion that there was "no father" to Jones' style. After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to a successful solo career. However, his fame was hampered by erratic pe...   [ read more ]

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Along with Dr. Dre's The Chronic, the Wu-Tang Clan's debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was one of the most influential rap albums of the '90s. Its spare yet atmospheric production -- courtesy of RZA -- mapped out the sonic blueprint that countless other hardcore rappers would follow for years to come. It laid the groundwork for the rebirth of New York hip-hop in the hardcore age, paving the way for everybody from Biggie and Jay-Z to Nas and Mobb Deep. Moreover, ...   [ read more ]

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Chamber Music's throw-back sound is inspired by classic soul and kung fu imagery. It features a combination of new beats and live instrumentation by Brooklyn soul band The Revelations (all supervised by RZA). Chamber Music pairs original Clan MCs with other 90s-era New York rap veterans. Artists featured on the album include: Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, RZA, Inspectah Deck and U-God, along-side classic hip hop artists such as AZ, Cormega, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Kool G Rap, M.O.P, Masta Ace, Sadat X (Brand Nu...   [ read more ]

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