There have been a couple of episodes throughout this Wu-Wednesdays side project of ours that were designed to showcase how well the various members of the Wu-Tang Clan (and their myriad affiliates) can play with others outside of their circle. This week, however, we’re going in the opposite direction. As many Wu stans are already aware, the Wu came out the gate ready for a fight, that aggression birthing some of their finest, hungriest work, but also occasionally resulting in bloody knuckles and/or bruised wrists from where the handcuffs were too tight. Basically, the Wu-Tang Clan entered the game with respect for the art form, but not for the various individuals who were considered their peers, and if anybody dared look at a member sideways, there would be some shit. They’ve mostly cooled off in recent years, as the clique’s vast connects within the music industry would attest to, but as you’ll hear today, that chip on your shoulder doesn’t just erode with time, even if, like the revelation Inspectah Deck has during one of the interludes presented here, you understand now that your attitude back in the day probably wasn’t the most financially profitable one to have.
Anyway, Wu-Tang is for the children, but any adult can get it, I guess is the lesson here.
There are forty-five previous episodes of the Wu-Wednesdays side project, but only the most recent are available on the Mixcloud site. The rest, or at least the songs featured wherein, live on at the RandoMax Radio Spotify channel, with tracks (whatever’s available, anyway – some are easier to find than others) being added to the playlist as they get taken down elsewhere. Although if I’m being honest, Spotify is kind of bullshit these days, so I’ve put together an alternative over at YouTube Music, which has more of the tracks available anyway. Give either one a look when you get a chance and tell anybody you know who may enjoy something like this – I appreciate every little bit of support you can offer.
Enjoy!
-Max
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