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Monday, January 28, 2019

The First Trailer for Showtime's Wu-Tang Clan Docuseries Is Here


Showtime Documentary Films dives deeper into the music documentary space with Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, a four-part limited docuseries from filmmaker Sacha Jenkins (BURN MOTHERF*CKER, BURN!) that transcends the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and intimate family portrait.The four-part series examining the cultural history of hip-hop’s most influential group will debut on SHOWTIME this spring.



Tuesday, January 22, 2019

WU-TANG CLAN, Public Enemy and De La Soul are heading on tour


Tickets go on sale January 25th. Check out the tour dates below.

“Gods of Rap” 2019 Tour Dates:

05/10 – London, UK @ The SSE Arena Wembley

05/11 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Arena

05/12 – Glasgow, UK @ The SSE Hydro

Three of Hip-Hop’s most iconic groups, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, and De La Soul, are coming together for the Gods of Rap Tour this year.

The historic announcement about the upcoming tour, which is due to land in London, Manchester, and Glasgow in May as each group celebrates a classic album from their discography. DJ Premier has signed on as the host for each show.

The Wu-Tang Clan who are officially listed as headliners of the tour, is honoring the 25th anniversary of Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers); Public Enemy is paying tribute to the 30th anniversary of It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, and De La Soul is commemorating the 30th anniversary of 3 Feet High and Rising.

“I don’t believe anything like this has been done in the UK before on this level,” SJM promoter Chris Wareing told Music Week. “This tour creates a legacy, it’s a moment. The groups are the biggest in their genres, they’re all celebrating notable anniversaries of their biggest albums and I am led to believe this is the first time they have all been on the same bill together.”

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Method Man's "Meth Lab II: The Lithium" Finally Arrives (STREAM)


Method Man’s long awaited solo album Meth Lab II: The Lithium has finally arrived.

The 21-track project, which was curated by frequent collaborator Hanz On, boasts features from his Wu-Tang Clan brethren Raekwon, Cappadonna and Masta Killa as well as Snoop Dogg, Noreaga, Sheek Louch and Meth’s loyal partner-in-rhyme, Redman.

This marks the Hip Hop luminary’s follow-up to the original Meth Lab project, which dropped in 2015.





Monday, December 3, 2018

Method Man's "Meth Lab II: The Lithium" Gets New Release Date


Method Man’s camp has announced the revised release date for Meth Lab II. The 21-track project was initially scheduled to arrive on November 13 but has been rescheduled for December 14.

Curated by frequent collaborator Hanz On, Meth Lab II features his Wu-Tang Clan brethren Raekwon, Cappadonna and Masta Killah as well as Snoop Dogg, Noreaga, Sheek Louch and his partner-in-rhyme Redman.

In addition to “Grand Prix,” Mr. Mef has released “Wild Cats” featuring Redman to hold his fans over until the big day.




The release date for Method Man’s upcoming album Meth Lab II: The Lithium has been pushed back. According to an email sent to HipHopDX, the final date hasn’t been solidified but is expected to be unveiled in the near future.

The 21-track project was expected to arrive on November 13.

[via HipHopDX]