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Wu-Art Thursday #319 - ODB

Mariah Carey's Former A&R Went Crazy Working With Ol' Dirty Bastard On "Fantasy"

There's usually always a pretty good story behind the creation of most songs, but the recent revelation of the crazy measures it took for Ol’ Dirty Bastard to jump on Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" remix is something for the books. FakeShoreDrive's Andrew Baber sent out a tweet that reminded people of the 2016 Billboard articlethat detailed the hilarious, but very annoying tribulations, that Mariah's former A&R, Cory Rooney, had to endure to score ODB for the track.

[READ THE STORY via HotNewHipHop]

Ol' Dirty Bastard Biopic Produced By RZA Officially On Its Way

RZA and Ol’ Dirty Bastard weren’t just fellow members of the Wu-Tang Clan, they were also cousins. So, it’s only appropriate RZA would be instrumental in bringing ODB’s life story to the big screen.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a biopic about ODB is in development at Sony’s Columbia Pictures with RZA in the role of producer. Sources reportedly said the search for a director is currently underway.

>> READ MORE via HipHopDX <<

Here comes Dirty Coin, the cryptocurrency of Ol' Dirty Bastard

Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard, who died in 2004, is getting into the cryptocurrency game.

The late rapper’s estate is launching a utility token called Dirty Coin to fund music projects and other ventures.

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Son Of ODB Says Its ON SIGHT W/ Dame Dash Over ODB Masters

Enjoy this throw back of Young Dirty Bastard Son of Wu Tang Legend ODB as he sits down for an interesting interview to talk about his upcoming projects Lawsuits against movie makers trying to create a ODB movie without proper approval and of course lays into Dame Dash!

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Children Remember Their Father | VIBE

Ol' Dirty Bastard's three eldest children—Taniqua, Bar-Sun and Shaquita Jones—share memories of their father. Read the full feature here: http://at.vibe.com/EknoGx

RZA Expresses Regrets About Ol Dirty Bastard's Death

Much respect to acclaimed journalist, Toure. He launched a new podcast this month called the Toure Show through Cadence 13. On the show, Toure talk to successful to see what jewels are dropped for us to snag along our own journey to the next checkpoint. Wu-Tang’s RZA was the guest this week. 

The wide ranging discussion tackles how he became the leader of the Clan, his relationship with Quentin Tarantino, chessmaster Bobby Fischer, the time he went on trial for attempted murder charges. It gets deep. In one of the episode’s most visceral moments RZA reflects on the passing of Ol Dirty Bastard and explains why he believes he could’ve done more to prevent his untimely death.

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THE BEST 36 OL’ DIRTY BASTARD SOLO CUTS, RANKED.

The greatness of Ol’ Dirty Bastard is tough to measure within the traditional “Who’s the best MC?” rap debate parameters. The lane he carved out defies description, which is another way of saying that “there is no father to his style.” Purists who wrote him off as a court jester, or rock critics who saw him as some kind of hip hop GG Allin, severely undervalued his talent.

There’s a reason Dirty was a focal point, onstage and on record, of the greatest rap collective in history. His fellow Wu members all vouch for his singular creative genius. It’s also not a coincidence that the group never truly recovered from ODB’s descent into addiction, imprisonment and, eventually, death.

What Dirty brought to the Wu was essential. There was no father to his style, and there will be no son. Now, 13 years after passing, Ol’ Dirty Bastard still shines.

As part of MASS APPEAL’s Wu-Tangsgiving Celebration, below are ODB’s 36 best solo cuts, meaning cuts from his solo albums, which may or not include other rappers, as well as solo cuts from soundtrack albums—but which will not include such memorable features as “Fantasy.” This list, and MASS APPEAL’s other Wu-related lists that follow, were assembled with curatorial guidance by hip hop consigliere and esteemed Wu-Tang scholar, Bönz Malone.

>> READ THE LIST HERE <<

[via MassAppeal.com]

RZA Confirms There Will Be Unreleased ODB Vocals On The New Wu-Tang Clan Album

Wu Tang stops by to talk about their new album, ODB, Redman, Martin Shkreli and more!

O.D.B. Was One Of The First To Co-Sign Kanye As An MC. The Receipt Proves It (Audio)

In 2002, during an era where mainstream Hip-Hop appeared heavily saturated with gangsterism and hustler narratives, a preppy, middle-class, pink Polo shirt-rockin’ producer from the Chicago suburbs shocked the Rap game by signing to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records at its pinnacle. While renowned for his distinctive, soulful production, Kanye West had a notoriously hard time being taken seriously as a rapper. Even his future “Big Brother” and longtime collaborator Jay was hesitant to give the artist his big break, worried that ‘Ye wouldn’t fit into the Roc’s roster. “We all grew up street guys who had to do whatever we had to do to get by,” Jay told Time in 2005. “Then there’s Kanye [West], who to my knowledge has never hustled a day in his life. I didn’t see how it could work.”

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Rate The Bars: Raekwon Goes In On These Vince Staples Bars

The Wu-Tang Clan's master lyricist Raekwon has some notes for his brothers and a few words for the newbies in the rap game. Get your metaphors up!

Dame Grease On Making "Move Back" With Ol' Dirty Bastard & What He Learned From Jay Z

Official 247HH exclusive interview with Harlem, New York City based artist Dame Grease where you’ll hear about how he made made "Move Back" with Ol' Dirty Bastard & what he learned from the legendary Jay Z

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Pharrell's Reaction On ODB's singing

“Pop Shit” featured Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s unmistakable vocal presence and incorporated some of Pharrell’s signature singing style. An unbridled party record filled with references to getting high and getting away with wild escapades, the song in many ways is the embodiment of who O.D.B. was as an artist – uncut, raw, and liable to get you insanely amped up. Beyond his massive presence on the recording, Dirt McGirt’s energy in the studio at the time of the song’s recording was enough to make Pharrell geek out. In a clip from a Vh1 program documenting Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s life on parole, The Neptunes can be seen in the studio laying down the track with their featured guest. “I need that ‘wow’ shit,” P tells O.D.B. at one point before suggesting that he try to sing something. It’s at that point when Dirty says “I’ll do it, but I want your touch on it, man.” P ain’t having it, and rebuffs O.D.B., explaining he wants O.D.B. to sing on the intro to the song. Dirt is clearly outside of his comfort zone, but takes up the challenge head on – and leaves the entire studio entourage wired.

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Being "raised by Wu-Tang"

Sophia Chang is a longtime music business power player who has guided the careers of many of your favorite rappers and singers, including a healthy percentage of the Wu-Tang Clan. She started in the music business working for a Graceland-era Paul Simon, but quickly moved into top positions at labels like Atlantic and Jive.

But it was in artist management that she really found her stride. Sophia managed Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest, Blackalicious, Organized Noize, D’Angelo, and Raphael Saadiq. But the real heart of her career has been with the Wu-Tang Clan. She worked with RZA, GZA, and ODB, managed RZA’s label Razor Sharp Records, and even ran the USA Shaolin Temple.

Sophia’s fascinating new blog about her life and times is Raised By Wu-Tang.

[via The Cipher]

RARE Wu-Tang Clan On HOT97 In 1995!!

Today we have a live, throwback joint from the year 1995 originally aired on NYC’s Hot97 FM during Funkmaster Flex’s show and guest starring one of the greatest producers in hip hop history- The Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA.

RZA works the 1&2s blazes through half a milk crate of breaks before switching genres and finishing his set with some of his own work with the clan. This is recommended listening for any Wu-Fan out there. I guarantee you won’t be hearing this on the radio anytime soon.

[via Hezakya Mixologist]

OL' DIRTY BASTARD - Before They Were DEAD - BIOGRAPHY

Before They Were Famous Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Before ODB founded the Wu-Tang Clan along with his cousins RZA and GZA, and changed the model for hip-hop groups forever...

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Freedum (PopaWu) Builds on The Wu tang Family

Freedum Allah (PopaWu) builds on his relationship with the Wu Tang Clan, and the difficulty of teaching his family.