Lead single "The Spark", from the upcoming GZA/Genius album: "Dark Matter."
Purchase the single on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the...
Friday, July 1, 2016
Raekwon & Ghostface Killah Selling Opening Act Slots For $1,100
Raekwon and Ghostface Killah giving fans the opportunity to open for them for a price.
According to Digital Music News, aspiring rappers now have the opportunity to serve as the opening act for Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, during their "The Ragu Tour," but it'll cost them.
An unsolicited email the website received states that an opening act slot for the tour will cost exactly $1,100. That $1,100 will cover 15 minutes of performance time and a designated area for the artist to sell their merchandise.
"Alongside the 15-minute slot, rappers can also position their own merch stand at the show, something that could defray costs if anyone’s buying," Digital Music News reports. "But rappers are responsible for all of their expenses, including travel, accommodations, food, and probably everything related to the stand itself. That means the actual cost of ’15 minutes of fame’ is probably in the low thousands, depending on a lot of factors."
In regards to most shows, whether or not the opening act is required to pay to perform is usually up to the headlining act and other higher-ups.
The Wu-Tang duo's "The Ragu Tour" is scheduled to kick off on July 26 in Portland, Oregon. The tour will then make stops in Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, and close to a dozen other cities.
[via HIPHOPDX]
Thursday, June 30, 2016
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
RZA Announces Album Inspired By Atari
RZA hasn't even made it to the release date for his collaborative Banks & Steelz project with Paul Banks and he already has something else up his sleeve.
The Wu-Tang rapper/producer will be creating a joint project with Atari for an album inspired by the video game company's storied catalog including Asteroids and Centipede. He sent an exclusive statement to Billboard describing his joy in working with 2600 creator.
“I’m so excited to work on these iconic games to deliver what I believe will be one of my best albums. I am going to invite some of my friends to join me and it will be Game On with the first beat!” RZA exclaimed.
The two have worked together previously thanks to his voice-over work on Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. Released in 2006, the title also featured voice acting from Talib Kweli, MC Search and Diddy (who also served as executive producer over the soundtrack.)
Chief Executive Officer of Atari Fred Chesnais released a statement expressing his excitement as well.
“We are thrilled to partner with RZA, one of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time,” adds Fred Chesnais, the chief executive officer of Atari. “RZA is a multi-talented artist and soundtrack virtuoso and we cannot wait to hear the new tracks he creates based on Atari’s iconic video game sounds and music.”
No release date or title has been given at the time.
[via HIPHOPDX]
Monday, June 27, 2016
WU-TANG CLAN ORIGINS - How RZA's 5-Year Plan Changed Hip Hop Forever
RZA had a secret plan to bring the Wu-Tang clan to no. 1 within 5 years. Method Man, Ghostface, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, GZA, ODB, U God, and Masta Killa had no idea what they were signing up for. But amazingly, the plan worked.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Raekwon, Action Bronson & Just Blaze Among Those Featured In Polo Ralph Lauren Book
Raekwon, Action Bronson and Just Blaze are among some of those from the Hip Hop community featured in an upcoming book that documents the subculture of Polo Ralph Lauren.
The 264-page book, titled Bury Me With the Lo On and created by Lo Life founder/rapper Thirstin Howl the 3rd and New York-based photographer Tom Gould, looks at the Brooklyn-based Lo Life crew and its influence on the worlds of Rap and fashion.
“For the past five years Lo Life founder Thirstin Howl the 3rd and photographer Tom Gould have been documenting this culture,” the book’s website reads. “Interviews, archival pictures, and recent portraits of key players make up the first-ever book recounting how a group of kids in Brooklyn went on to influence mainstream rap stars and birth a movement of boosters and collectors of Polo worldwide.”
The book, which is priced at $65, is set for release on July 7 and can be purchased here.
[via HIPHOPDX]
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Ghostface Killah Says Next Wu-Tang Reunion Is In His Hands
TORONTO, CANADA - It's been almost 23 years since Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), a true rap classic considered as a high point in the genre. The 10-man crew was a perfect mix of unique voices and strong personalities, fusing together to make a unified sound. The lyrics were vivid, the beats were gritty and the hooks can still get a house party shaking to this day.
The years that followed saw the members of the group develop their individual styles through several highly-acclaimed solo albums, occasionally reuniting to reform Voltron and drop a full crew project. Ghostface Killah is one of the most prolific members of the group, releasing 12 solo studio albums including his 1996 debut Ironman, and making guest appearances on countless others.
Now 46 years old, Ghost continues to weave cinematic narratives over classic R&B samples, recently collaborating with Toronto jazz/Hip Hop instrumental group BadBadNotGood for 2015's Sour Soul and putting out Twelve Reasons to Die II, which featured spots from Wu-Tang members RZA and Raekwon.
At the same time, he's working on the long-awaited Supreme Clientele 2 album and now he's been tasked with coordinating the next Wu-Tang reunion, the first since 2014's A Better Tomorrow.
HipHopDX spoke to the rap legend after his set at the NXNE festival in Toronto on June 17 to get his thoughts on the current state of Hip Hop, which city has the best weed, and how Apple Jacks aren't as good as they used to be.
Thor vs Wu-Tang Vol.3 - Hidden Dartz"
Vingthor returns with a new addition to the VS Series:
125 clear cassette shells with red imprint
75 solid red cassette shells with white imprint
18 new remixes, 64 min of pure underground Hip-Hop, don't miss this collectible piece in a deluxe cassette box.
Every tape includes a FREE #ThorvsWuTang sticker and FREE download codes to Thor vs Wu-Tang Vol.1, 2 & 3!!!
Includes unlimited streaming of Thor vs Wu-Tang Vol.3 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
shipping out on or around 22 June 2016
edition of 125
Saturday, June 18, 2016
"Wu-Tang" Foamposites Swarm Into Stores Next Weekend
This article was first published on Sole Collector.
Nothing officially links this upcoming Nike Air Foamposite One to the Wu-Tang Clan, but the familiar palette drew the shoe instant comparisons to the legendary rap group's trademark scheme. Now, Sunday, after months of previews, the "Wu-Tang" Foams have officially been unveiled by Nike and are heading to stores next weekend.
Traditionally blocked, this version of the '97 model pairs black nubuck with a bold yellow hue known as Optic Yellow on the upper. Various logo hits and details are also done in yellow, while a smoked out sole with yellow tread caps off the look.
Priced at $230, release date is set for next Saturday, June 25 at nike.com and Nike retailers.
Release Date: 06/25/16
Color: Optic Yellow/Optic Yellow-Black
Style #: 314996-701
Price: $230
Friday, June 17, 2016
Common and RZA Are Linking Up for 'Black Samurai' TV Series
Remember the 1977 movie Black Samurai? Maybe not. But thanks to Common and the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, you're about to have fond memories of D.R.A.G.O.N. (Defense Reserve Agency Guardian of Nations) agent Robert Sand. Common has signed on to star in a TV reboot of the Al Adamson film (itself an adaptation of the 1974 book series by Marc Olden), according to Variety.
"Robert Sand is like black Jason Bourne," producer Andre Gaines (Da Sweet Blood of Jesus) said in a statement. "Black Samurai is one of the most unique, timely and fun experiences I've ever read, while at the same time tackling some serious subjects around race and diversity." The project, currently being shopped with "much interest," is looking for a writer and director. RZA is attached as an executive producer, alongside Wu Films' Diane Crafford and Mitchell Diggs.
[via COMPLEX]
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