Wu Tang Clan followers will probably be delighted to search out out that the rap crew is returning after eight years, with a full size album undertaking.
The album, which options all 9 members of the Wu Tang Clan, is produced by Arithmetic and is all set to drop on File Retailer Day (April 12, 2025). Along with the clan, followers will even be enticed with options by Benny the Butcher, Kool G. Rap, Nicole Bus, and possibly a couple of extra!
For the uninitiated, Arithmetic is the legendary multidisciplinary artist accountable for arising with the Wu Tang Clan brand — which when flipped utterly, additionally types Arithmetic’ personal brand as properly. Now, talking of cool illustrations, you will need to be aware that the album will come out bodily first as a restricted version 2LP Vinyl set — with every cowl being one among one. With 5000 distinctive designs, the restricted launch will cater to the Clan’s core followers and have collectors drooling over the file. However if you happen to’re extra of a digital music client, fret not, for the album will even be obtainable for digital buy the identical month.
To essentially perceive the gravity of the scenario, we urge you to contemplate this — the final Wu Tang album that got here out was in 2017 within the type of Wu-Tang The Saga Continues. Though it actually was 10+ years again in 2014 whenever you final heard all 9 members collectively. “The discharge of this album is a landmark occasion within the collectibles house. The Mixprint variant cowl artwork developed by the Macroverse Media workforce is the very first time within the Vinyl File business an album has been launched with no two covers alike,” stated Chris Schwartz, CEO of Ruffnation Leisure. So, all angles thought-about, the discharge will mark a landmark day in lives of vinyl and artwork collectors alike — an thrilling precedent for extra such releases sooner or later.
Talking concerning the Wu Tang Clan, its legacy, and the upcoming undertaking, Arithmetic says that, “Wu-Tang has all the time been about pushing boundaries—musically, artistically, and culturally. With ‘Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman,’ I’m giving followers not simply an album, however a bit of historical past—one thing really one among a form. That is greater than music; it’s innovation, storytelling, and legacy multi function. I’m excited for everybody to listen to the music and see the paintings round this album.”
Now, with out additional ado, it’s time we reveal the monitor checklist for you! Listed below are the tracks you’ll be able to anticipate to have in your rotation, come April.
Tracklist: Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman
1. “Sucker Free Metropolis” (Intro) feat. Kurupt and Ralph McDaniels
2. “Mandingo” feat. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Technique Man and Cappadonna
3. “Roar Of The Lion” (the lion’s pit) feat. U-God, Kool G. Rap and Rza
4. “Claudine” feat. Technique Man, Ghostface Killah and Nicole Bus
5. “Shaolin Vs. Lama” (bonus) feat. Raekwon and Inspectah Deck
6. “Executioners From Shaolin” feat. Inspectah Deck, The Gza and Cappadonna
7. “Cleopatra Jones” feat. Raekwon and Masta Killa
8. “Warriors Two, Cooley Excessive” feat. Benny The Butcher and Technique Man
9. “Let’s Do It Once more” feat. R.J. Payne, 38 Spesh, Willie The Child and The Rza
10. Dolemite feat. Cappadonna, U-God & Masta Killa
11. “Bother Man” (Outro) feat. Kameron Corvet
**Bonus Vinyl Solely: 12. “Charleston Blue, Legend Of A Fighter“ feat. Crooked I, Cappadonna and Nicole Bus