AMW !.e. Talent: Andrea White
March 1, 2007
C.R.E.A.M., Can It Be All So Simple, Wu Tang Clan Aint Nothing To F*&^ Wit…, hit after hit and fourteen years since the release of 36 Chambers, the Wu-Tang Clan has signed a record deal with the original man who has been credited with bringing the Wu to life, Steve Rifkind, CEO of SRC records. Work on the album has already begun with hopes of finishing by the end of 2007. Rifkind made the official announcement back in December on his blog, thelabel.blog.com just after the deal had been set in stone with the 8 emcees.
There have been some successful and some highly acclaimed solo projects released from most of the Wu members within the past few years. Despite their success, Rifkind has consistently suggested to RZA, super-producer of the group, that it was time for another Wu album. Notwithstanding his pressure, the timing was never right. Method Man, RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Mastah Killah and Ghostface have been involved in their own projects and careers including rapping and acting. But with Steve’s persistence, RZA finally gave another Wu-Tang album his blessing saying he believed that “now was the right time to introduce a new album. “
The pending killa album, tentatively entitled 8 Diagrams, will be the first collective project since the death of the impulsive founding member Ol’ Dirty Bastard in 2004. Sources from Spin magazine have quoted RZA as saying, “this album will provide fans with something that gives them an adrenaline rush.” The highly anticipated album will contain unreleased tracks from ODB, along with the tribute track “Life Changes.” For fans who can’t wait until the end of the year to get their Wu – Tang fix, the Wu-Tang Clan & Friends - Unreleased, a rarities collection is currently available for your listening pleasure.
Fans are buzzing and anxiously awaiting the return of the Wu and the tour scheduled to start after the release of the album. Referring to a burning question, RZA asks, “How can hip-hop be dead if Wu-Tang is Forever?” Will 8 Diagrams show and prove that Wu-Tang can bring a pulse back to the heart hip-hop or should be hang the wreath on the mic and bow our heads? Only time will tell, but either way …the Killa Bees are coming.
Source: http://www.wutang-corp.com
