Wu-Tang
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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) with the release of For The Children: 25 Years of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), a short film featuring members of Wu-Tang, family, and friends discussing the impact of the iconic album.
Wu-Tang’s first televised appearance - Yo Mtv Raps, 1993.
What makes an album classic? I feel like it’s an easy criterion: Longevity, effect on the audience, and that certain “it” factor. Some might call it a vibe or a feel that sets a mood instantly, that permeates the air like this is a game changer. An album that definitely fits those criteria is Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers. From the opening samples taken from the 1983 movie, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang, you knew this was something different. A Rza production and Ghostface Killah’s intro verse was the planting of a flag, an iron flag with a bright yellow W to cement that Staten Island was here, with the assist from Brooklyn, of course.
Nine individuals coming together to form a rap Megazord was unheard of and honestly, to this day, has not been emulated. From the aforementioned, Bring da Ruckus to Can’t it All Be So Simple, to the iconic cultural staple C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)
Simply put, Wu-Tang changed my life and the world. So on the 25th Anniversary of 36 Chambers, I salute the Rza, the Gza, Ugod, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon the Chef, The Method Man, and RIP to the one and only Ol Dirty Bastard.
25 years later, Wu-Tang On Good Morning America performing Protect Ya Neck. Michael Strahan presents Wu-Tang with a special Proclamation from Stanton Island. November 5th will forever be Wu-Tang day!
