FINAL TOUR
Emerging in 1993, amidst the dominance of Dr. Dre’s G-funk in the hip-hop world, the Staten Island, New York-based Wu-Tang Clan emerged as the most revolutionary rap group of the mid-1990s.
Their impact extended beyond their music, as they revolutionized the concept of a hip-hop crew.
Unlike traditional hip-hop groups, the Wu-Tang Clan was assembled as a loose collective of nine MCs, functioning more like a support group. Instead of releasing albums sequentially, the Clan aimed to maximize profitability within the record industry.
Their strategy involved establishing the Wu-Tang as a formidable force through their debut album and subsequently diversifying into various side projects and careers.
This approach allowed each member to achieve individual stardom while also receiving individual royalty payments.
The Wu-Tang Clan boasts several lyrical virtuosos. GZA, not to be underestimated, ranks among the top two in terms of vocabulary. RZA, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Method Man also belong to the elite group of rappers with exceptional vocabulary, ranking within the top 25.
The Wu-Tang Clan’s lyrical prowess is undeniable.
A substantial network of Wu-Tang affiliates, collectively known as Wu-Tang Killa Beez, can be found.
Members include:
* RZA (Bobby Digital, The Abbot, Prince Rakeem, RZArector, Bobby Boulders, The Crazy Monk, Ruler Zig-Zag-Zig-Allah, & The Scientist)
* GZA / Genius (Maximillion)
* Ol’ Dirty Bastard (Ol’ Dirty BZA, Ason Unique, Osirus, The Specialist, Dirt McGirt, Big Baby Jesus & Young Dirty)
* U-God (Golden Arms, Lucky Hands & Baby-U)
* Ghostface Killah (Ironman, Tony Starks, GhostDeini, Pretty Toney & Starky Love)
* Masta Killa (Noodles, & Jamel Irief)
* Method Man (Johnny Blaze, Hott Nikkels, Iron Lung, Tical, Shakwon, Ticallion Stallion, The Panty Raider, Johnny Dangerous, Blazini, MZA, Methical, Mr. Mef & Mr. Meth)
* Raekwon (The Chef, Lou Diamonds, Lex Diamonds & Shallah Raekwon)
* Inspectah Deck (The Rebel I.N.S. & Rollie Fingers)
* Cappadonna (Cappaccino)
Affiliates include:
* Killarmy
* Sunz of Man
* Gravediggaz
* Killah Priest
* Black Knights
* Royal Fam
* Shyheim
* Blue Raspberry
* Young Dirty Bastard
Producers include:
* RZA
* Mathematics
* True Master
* 4th Disciple
* Cilvaringz
* Bronze Nazareth
* Arabian Knight
the Executive foundation:
Mitchell “Divine” Diggs
Oliver “Power” Grant
