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Prince Rakeem "The RZA" may dominate the loosely-based group's production chamber, but the success of the Wu-Tang should be credited to all. "Clan In Da Front" gives The Genius (aka "The GZA") the opportunity to prove to critics of his former solo career that he's far from played out. To the liking of many hardcore ruffnecks, "Shame On A Nigga" unites the Clan's most distinctive vocalists, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man and Raekwon The Chef; and fellow members Inspector Deck, Ghost Face Killer and U-God join forces on the album's highlight, "Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'." Both cuts prove the Wu-Tang to be the most lyrically diverse rap group on the streets today.
The Clan's alliances in the hip-hop community have already brought about crazy recognition to their brother-artists (The Gravediggaz, Shyheim aka The Rugged Child, Method Man's solo work), showing that the Wu-Tang's influence can be found in both the studio and the market-place. So, while they may have been dissed in previous incarnations, the Wu-Tang Clan understand that power comes from unity and that their's is far-reaching; or as they put it, "we form like Voltron."
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rap & Hip-Hop
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Tracklist
| Shaolin Sword | 29:19 | |
| A1 | Bring Da Ruckus | 4:10 |
| A2 | Shame On A Nigga | 2:57 |
| A3 | Clan In Da Front | 4:33 |
| A4 | Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber | 6:05 |
| A5 | Can It Be All So Simple | 4:46 |
| A6 | Protect Ya Neck (Intermission) | 6:48 |
| Wu-Tang Sword | 28:53 | |
| B1 | Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' | 4:48 |
| B2 | Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit | 3:36 |
| B3 | C.R.E.A.M. | 4:12 |
| B4 | Method Man | 5:50 |
| B5 | Tearz | 4:17 |
| B6.1 | Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber - Part II | 5:08 |
| B6.2 | Conclusion | 1:02 |
