The Wu-Tang Clan's highly anticipated album, The W, was released on 20 November 2000 through LOUD Records. This 55-minute masterpiece is a testament to the group's innovative approach to hip hop, seamlessly blending East Coast hip hop, gangster rap, and hardcore hip hop to create a unique sound.
The W boasts an impressive tracklist, featuring collaborations with an array of talented artists, including Junior Reid, Raekwon, GZA, Method Man, and Masta Killa, among others. Standout tracks like 'Chamber Music' and 'Gravel Pit' showcase the group's lyrical prowess and energetic flow, while 'I Can't Go to Sleep' features a soulful hook courtesy of Issac Hayes.
With its diverse range of guest appearances and genre-bending production, The W is a quintessential Wu-Tang Clan album. The group's signature style, characterised by complex lyricism and infectious beats, is on full display throughout the record. From the haunting 'Hollow Bones' to the upbeat 'Do You Really (Thang Thang)', The W is an album that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
The Wu-Tang Clan's The W is a must-listen for fans of hip hop, offering a rich and immersive listening experience that showcases the group's creativity and skill. With its release in 2000, The W cemented the Wu-Tang Clan's status as one of the most innovative and influential forces in hip hop, and its influence can still be felt today.
(P) 2000 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Let My Niggas Live (feat. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck & Nas)Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Nas
I Can't Go to Sleep (feat. Ghostface Killah, RZA & Issac Hayes)Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Isaac Hayes
Do You Really (Thang Thang) (feat. DJ Kay Slay, Method Man, Streetlife, Masta Killa & Inspectah Deck)Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Kay Slay, Method Man, Streetlife, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck