Mathematics Responds To Alleged Lawsuit Over Wu-Tang Clan's "People Say"

"I am not aware of a pending lawsuit."

This week, reports surfaced of a lawsuit being filed against the Wu-Tang Clan as a result of the hip-hop group’s “People Say” single—a track originally found on the crew’s The Saga Continues project of last year.

It was TMZ who broke news of The Diplomats—a soul group from the 1950s and 1960s—filing a claim that the record pulled from the “melody, lyrics, and rhythm” of their 1969 recording “I’ve Got the Kind of Love” on which the line “people say” is used in heavy rotation. The report claimed that The Diplomats wanted Wu-Tang to stop performing and selling the track in addition to handing over an undisclosed amount for damages

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Wu-Tang are back, with a new Studiopack for NOISE

Explore chopped samples and crunchy beats straight from the Wu-Tang’s latest album. Signature Wu-Tang grit plus a few unexpected twists from producer Mathematics add up to a modern rap classic for you to make your own. The sounds from three blistering singles: “People Say,” “My Only One,” and “Lesson Learn’d” are all available to make your own.

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He was down with Wu-Tang before there was a Wu-Tang.

Mathematics, or Allah Mathematics, is a DJ and producer who has been part of the Wu-Tang Clan since before there was a Wu-Tang Clan. He DJ’d for GZA in the early 1990s, back when the rapper was known as “The Genius.” At the same time, Mathematics kept seeing a young rapper named Rakeem around town. That guy, Rakeem, would soon become the RZA, and would assemble an all-star team of MCs to form one of the most influential rap groups of all time.

Mathematics DJ’d for almost all of the Wu members at different points, as well as spinoff groups like Red and Meth. But starting in the mid-1990s, he really made his mark as a producer. Mathematics produced some of the best-loved songs from Wu-related projects, including “Mighty Healthy,” “Cobra Clutch,” “Wu Banga 101,” and more. He also designed the crew’s famous “W” logo.

Wu Tang freestyle - Westwood Crib Session

Wu Tang shuttin it down at the Crib Session! RZA, DJ Mathematics & William Burke IV goin in with a hot freestyle!

20th Anniversary of Tupac’s death

September 13th marks the 20th anniversary of Tupac’s death. His albums are still regarded as some of the most political to date, with themes revolved around gang violence, hardship in inner cities and racism. Tupac was at the centre of the East Coast Vs. West Coast hip hop war, which was ultimately responsible for his death aged just 25. View some unreleased photos here.

Wu-Tang Wisdom - Back And Forth With Wu-Tang Clan Pt. 1

It's been 20 years since the Wu Tang Clan released their classic debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Noisey caught up with Inspectah Deck and DJ Mathematics at Primavera in Barcelona to talk about a variety of topics.

The duo talk about the group's early years, their debut album, Ghostface Killah and Deck having break dancing contests, touring, Mathematics creating the Wu Tang Logo and more.

Mathematics drops "Prelude To The Answer"

On April 16, 2013 Wu-Tang Clan’s DJ Mathematics will release The Answer—an album that serves as the follow up to his 2005 album, The Problem. In anticipation of the full length project, Mathematics has offered “Prelude To The Answer” as a free mixtape download.

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