[10th.
March. 2009]
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Apocalipps:
Ruthless Bastard Number 1 Interview |
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It seems Wu-Tang
fans can never get enough of The RZA presents Wu-Tang Killa
Bees: The Swarm compilation and the artists that contributed to
make this album a timeless classic. The project helped to
initiate some of the finest breed of hip-hop artists that the
game have ever seen, being under the Wu canopy at that time
meant a couple of things, an instant access to a loyal fan-base
and respect from the industry (peers and fans alike) as being
under Wu was a strong indication of ones high lyrical skills and
gift on the mic. There was no downside then to being an
affiliate, however just recently, formal associates have
expressed the need to be viewed independent of the Wu motif as
they felt pigeon-holed and have not had any form of dealings
with the Wu or its members for a period of time, Some still
claim and maintain this alliance while others had fallen out
over business or personal reasons and the rest have simply moved
onto other things. |
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The Swarm
compilation had guest of artists from Wu-Tang Clan members
to the likes of Black Knights, Northstar, Killarmy, La The Darkman, Wu-Syndicates, Streetlife,
Remedy, Royal Fam, Da Beggaz Clan, Sunz Of Man, Darkim Be Allah,
Shyheim, Tekitha, Ruthless Bastards and so on and so forth.
Unlike today where everyone wants to claim the “W” with
little or nothing to do with the Wu or even anything new to
offer, every artist on the Swarm brought something unique to
the table and helped to elevate the Wu sound and movement
that has enabled it to remain the legacy that it is today.
Ruthless Bastards was one of that collective, consisting
Apocalipps, Beno, Iron Mic, Sha Gotti, and Truck, the group also
hailing from Staten Island had its own brand of hip-hop and was
already established before joining forces with the Wu. With a
production team and management behind them the group completed
albums during 1997-2000 period that have never seen the light of
the day, Bastards decided to go their own route and have
constantly been releasing mix-tapes as a group and solo artists
independently to date. The group has had it’s a rough ride but
have managed to stick together and even increased in number due
to some of its members being incarcerated, Apocalipps has
remained the most recognisable member of the group, with a
planned official overdue debut in works and a solo promising
solo project from Lipps, Wu-International caught up with
Ruthless front man to find out why its taken the group so long
to release an album, their Wu days and relationship with the
Clan members, music and life. Unfortunately similar to some of
his partners in the group, Apocalipps is currently locked up at
the time of publishing this interview which was conducted almost
a year ago and Wu-Int felt the time was right to make public
this interview as an appreciation to Lipps, his music and as a
note for the fans to continue to support Lipps and the Ruthless
Bastards. Groups like this don’t exist any more in hip-hop!
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link or picture above for full interview. |
Latest Releases
[10th.
March. 2009]
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ShaCronz: Who's
Next? Interview |
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C.C.F
Division is not a name that goes unnoticed especially within
the Wu insignia, consisting of Free Murda, ShaCronz and
Terra Tory the group were slowly introduced but heavily used
on Popa Wu’s “Visions
Of The 10th Chamber” in 2000 and then went on to feature
on numerous Wu-Tang projects along side heavy weights such
as Ghostface Killah, The RZA, LA The Darkman and so on.
The affiliation with Wu goes beyond music as its thicker
than water with the bloodline, ShaCronz and Free are both
brothers and sons to the legendary mentor to and father
figure to the clan members, Popa Wu, as well as being
cousins to the foundation of the clan, GZA/Genius, The RZA
and Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
The group has paid its due with their guest spots and have
gained a string of fans worldwide and as part of the next
generation Wu, each member of CCF Division are beginning to
step forward outside the shadows of the Wu to showcase their
individuality to the world. Free Murda released a debut
album in 2007, and in 2009, ShaCronz is gearing up for his
own release which hosts production from The Wu Elements such
as RZA, True Master, Mathematics and features collaboration
from both the clan members and Killa Beez alike. ShaCronz
has been has been honing his vigorous, party-inducing flow
in the housing projects of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. While
every rapper claims to be "changing the game," ShaCronz is
literally making good music, moves and adding on to the next
chapter as covered on this exclusive interview conducted by
Wu-Tang International.
Click on
link or picture above for full interview. |
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Bronze
Nazareth, The Wisemen & The Almighty Leaves Babygrande To
Prep 3 Kings Series |
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After over
five years of a working relationship at Babygrande Records
and Wu-Tang Clan-affiliated artists Bronze Nazareth, The
Wiseman and Almighty left the New York label for Seattle's
Sound Records & Entertainment.
A&R and Almighty founding member M-Eighty said, "It just
felt like the right time to do what’s best for us. Almighty,
Bronze Nazareth, and the Wisemen gave Babygrande gold and
yet they somehow managed to turn it into shit. All the new
material we have been recording for these three records is
far too great to turn over to Babygrande and relive the
headache of why we provide them with classic material and
all we get in return in doctored accounting statements and
excuses.” As the quote indicated, financial support and
agreements were a major motive in the leave.
Bronze Nazareth, who produced on several Babygrande
projects, from his own to 2008's Protools album from GZA,
added, "Our fans are going to follow us regardless of what
label imprint is on the back of our product. Sound Records
embraced all of us and brought us back to the essence of
when a label made you feel like a member of the family and
when you prosper as a family everyone wins.” Legal
Representative for the camp provided that, “Babygrande
Records had the opportunity to retain the rights to the
three entities (Bronze Nazareth, The Wisemen, and Almighty)
and either chose not to meet their contracted fiscal option
guarantees or their contracts became unenforceable due to
the dissolution of partnering labels Think Differently Music
Group (Bronze Nazareth) and Kings Row Music Group (The
Wisemen).”
Wu-Tang members and affiliates GZA and 9th Prince are
believed to still remain Babygrande artists.
At Sound Records & Entertainment, the three acts will
reportedly all release albums within 45 days of each other,
beginning in July of this year. This is billed as "The 3
Kingz Campaign." Wisemen member Kevlaar 7 noted, "This same
camaraderie is what breathed new life into Duck Down Records
when they partnered with Ecko a few years back. We want the
world to know that are combined forces are unstoppable and
the team is definitely here to stay.”
Sound will also release 60 Second Assassin's album, as well
as a reported collaboration between Keith Murray and Canibus,
coming soon. |
Album Review
Latest Releases
[27th.
January. 2009]
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Achozen Project
Set To Drop Soon |
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System of a Down
bassist Shavo Odadijan and Wu Tang leader the RZA are close
to completing the debut release of their embryonic
supergroup Achozen.
The new band will consist of Odadijan, The RZA, Beretta 9 of
Killarmy, and new artist Reverend William Burke.
In recording sessions, the group has relied heavily on live
instrumentation to craft their sound.
Between principal producers RZA and Odadijan, the pair has
reportedly used only two samples on the entire record.
The group is also adamant about not attempting to recreate
the late 90s and early 2000s "Nu Metal Era," popularized by
such acts as Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park.
"We have a product that I can go and see if I want to do
this independently or if I want to go through major
distribution," Odadijan explained to the Artisan News
Service. "I'm not exactly sure if people are going to get
the concept. It's a Hip-Hop concept record and right now. I
don't know if the radio is ready for it. But I really am not
releasing this, you know me and RZA just said it in a lot of
interviews we want to help people with this. We just want to
exercise brains, we really want to help kids think. It's a
very positive record. It's a positive outlook on life
instead of the usual negative."
Even with the unnamed project's official designation as a
rap album, Odadijan further cautions fans from expecting
anything that resembles the standard fair of mainstream
Hip-Hop's current sound.
"This isn't a commercial Hip-Hop record, you know what I
mean? It's got stories and it's an adventure. It's a musical
experience," Odadijan stated. "I don't expect everyone to
hear it and go 'Oh, I get it.' No, no, no. Each song is
different on another tip. We recorded it in a room, without
a vocal booth. I mean this is such a from the heart record."
So far, Achozen has completed guest spots with the GZA/Genius, Red
Hot Chili Pepper guitarist John Frusciante, and former
Machine Head guitarist Logan Madar, who will also handle the
LP's mixing.
At press time, RZA and Odadijan are looking to finish the
album by the end of January.
Props:
Allhiphop
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[19th.
January. 2009]
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Sunz Of Man's 60
Sec Assassin Readies Debut |
Fans of
the '90s Tony Touch mixtapes and Wu-Tang Clan affiliates
Sunz Of Man will be pleased to know that 60 Second Assassin,
one fourth of the group that also had Killah Priest [click
to read], Hell Razah, Prodigal Sunn and Shabazz The
Disciple, will release his debut album this year, titled
Remarkable Timing.
To be released this spring on Sound Records & Entertainment,
60 told HipHopDX yesterday about the project's title in
relation to his career, spanning over a decade and a half.
"Remarkable Timing i[i]s about recognizing the O.G. take it
back to the essence while aging like a fine wine striving
for perfection with time. You know my Sunz of Man crew [has
always said] that 'first shall be last and the last shall be
first,' so I take that as a sign that '09 is my time to wake
up some of these heads that may have slept on the g.o.d
since our last offering."
The work includes appearances by RZA, Masta Killa, Sunz of
Man, LA the Darkman, Planet Asia, CCF Division, 12 O' Clock,
Timbo King, Masta Killa, Planet Asia, La The Darkman and
many more, not to mention a reunion with Sunz Of Man.
Production will be handled by Bronze Nazareth, The RZA,
Project Lionheart, and DJ Unorthodox. |
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notable group sales and industry presence, 60 Second
Assassin also told DX about what he hopes to gain in this
album's course. "I love who I am through and through. This
record is a representation of self spoken through the words
of the heavenly father. As a musician, I express my culture,
my life, and my influences as a product of the '60s till now
shines evident throughout. I am a trend-setter who, since
day one, has always made music based purely on my love for
music. My speech and views on this record is my version of
prophecy professed onto man, woman, and child. All I can ask
is that my words don't fall upon deaf ears."
Props:
Hiphopdx
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Latest Releases
[11th.
December. 2008]
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The RZA In
Upcoming Judd Apatow Flick; New Wu-Tang Projects |
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The Wu-Tang Clan’s
main strategist and creative overseer the RZA has announced
plans to kick off 2009 with three high-profile film and music
projects.
On January 27, the Abbot will release Afro Samurai: The
Resurrection.
The LP serves as the soundtrack to season 2 of the critically
acclaimed animated series Afro Samurai. Voiced by Academy
Award-nominee Samuel L. Jackson, the series debuted in 2006 on
Spike TV and went on to become the best selling anime DVD
release of 2007. |
The
original, well-received soundtrack featured guest spots from
Q-Tip, Big Daddy Kane, andTalib Kweli. The project will mark
RZA’s second full length album for the series.
In hopes of creating a diverse musical experience for
Hip-Hop fans and avid watchers of the show, the RZA has
secured guest appearances from Sly Stone, Kool G Rap, Rah
Digga, Killah Priest, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Rah
Digga, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s son Boy Jones.
The Resurrection will be a continuation of Wu-Tang Music
Group’s partnership with The Orchard to digitally distribute
and market the entire label’s catalogue worldwide.
In Summer 2009, RZA’s talents moves to the big screen with a
high profile role in The Funny People, an upcoming comedy
from writer/director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year Old Virgin,
Knocked Up). The film revolves around the story of a famous
comedian coping with a near-death experience. The Funny
People also stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann.
Fans of the Wu-Tang Clan can also catch the legendary group
on tour at select dates throughout December 2008 and January
2009.
Props: Allhiphop |
Latest Releases
[20th.
November. 2008]
New Update:
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Myalansky Drops
Album
"Drastic Measures" With A New Wu-Syndicate Album "Grimlenz"
Set To Drop Soon |
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1. Drastic Measurez
2. Game Over
3. City Light
4. Only Heaven Knows
5. Lease My Soul
6. Matrimony
7. Drop On You
8. We Break Laws
9. Conscious
10. Daily Bread
Produced by Jon Vegaz
for Capitol V Productionz/Traksmithz and Dj Sean
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2007 marked a
comeback of a very important group not just within the
Wu-Tang family trees, or VA hip-hop scene but also for
hip-hop in general. Myalansky the backbone and original
founder of the Wu-Tang affiliated group Wu-Syndicate made
some headlines when he lyrically attacked his former rhyme
partner Napoleon, No one was sure what was happening, and
followed that up by genially giving back to the fans with an
exclusive Wu-International release in the form of a free
download of the highly sort after mixtape that has been out
of print for a while “The Syndicate Is Back”. Fans have
forever been waiting for another Wu-Syndicate (Joe Mafia and
Myalansky) album ever since they grazed The RZA Presents
Wu-Tang Killa Beez “Swarm” compilation and went platinum
with the unsullied “Where Was Heaven” and their classic
album.
With demand for a new album from the group and that of
Myalansky, the wait is over, firstly Myalansky drops his
first solo album “Drastic Measurez” which contains the
already familiar hot single “Only Heaven Knows” and 9 new
hot songs with productions mainly handled by Jon Vegaz for
Capitol V Productionz/Traksmithz and Dj Sean. This album is
currently available for digital download and can be bought
directly from Myalansky’s myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/myalansky757 via paypal;
a physical copy will be available at a later date.
Still to come by end of this year is the long awaited
Wu-Syndicate seconds début album with Joe Mafia and
Myalansky on board on “Grimlenz”. When asked, Myalansky
breaks down the meaning of the title of the album "Grimlenz
which means over the years through our eyes things have been
"Grim" or in other words ugly, take a look at the 911
situation... The Middle East situation, Wu-Tang, economy
recession, crime tales and politics. Even in the hood, it
has gotten harder for people to eat so thru the lenz things
have been Grim.” What more can be expected from hip-hops
finest when it comes to story telling grim hip-hop? Grimlenz
drops soon, stay tuned at Wu-International for more updates,
for now support the new album by buying it, recommended and
endorsed by Wu-International.
http://www.myspace.com/myalansky757 |
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2008
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