Wu-Tang Podcast

On this episode, I speak with Ed Bates (@one_tru_fluff)regarding the background and dopeness of ODB's "Return to the 36 Chambers." We get into some of our favorite songs from the project as well as what went on behind the scenes. You can find Ed Bates on Instagram @one_tru_fluff If this is your first time listening, please subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2 Find me @singodsuperior on YouTube, Soundcloud, Twitter, and Instagram!

For this episode, me and @draekeys focus on Killarmy's second album "Dirty Weaponry." We get into some of the promo behind the album as well as our differences about the album's production. Be sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast. You can follow @draekeys on Twitter and Instagram (where he has some dope photography).

Trife Diesel (also known as Trife Da God) is a Wu-Tang affiliate. He is also an active member of Hip-Hop groups; "T.M.F” & "Theodore Unit” with whom he has released several projects including: “The Most Feared,” “718.” and “Put it on the Line (with Ghostface Killah).” I spoke to Trife about his latest solo project entitled “Project Pope II,” his early features, growing up in Staten Island, approach to rhyming, and much more. You can check out Trife’s “Project Pope II” here: https://trifecta718.bandcamp.com/album/project-pope-ii And keep up with him at trifediesel.com If this is your first time listening, please subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2 Find me @singodsuperior on YouTube, Soundcloud, Twitter, and Instagram!

Cody Prez is a Staten Island-based artist. He recently unveiled a mural dedicated to climate change awareness, which is inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan. I speak with Cody about how background, the history of street art in Staten Island, and art’s positive impact on youth and the community at-large. You can find Cody Prez at: http://artworkbycodyprez.com Connect with Cody Prez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prezarecta/ If this is your first time listening, please subscribe:: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2 Find me @singodsuperior on YouTube, Soundcloud, Twitter, and Instagram! Singodsuperior.com

MC Rude is the founder of Kill ‘Em All Records. I talk to MC Rude about his experience at one of Wu-Tang Clan’s early performances at the New Music Seminar in 1993 in which he argues sparked the East Coast/West Coast rivalry and much more! Check out MC Rude’s “This is Rude” project: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRbRgonxpVA4uk8G1bTYq9R1KxNRu_4z MC Rude on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcrude666 Check out Rude’s band, The Method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TDfRGsyVU8 If this is your first time listening, please subscribe:: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2 Find me @singodsuperior on YouTube, Soundcloud, Twitter, and Instagram! Singodsuperior.com

Chris Pierznik is a New Jersey based writer whos work has appeared in cuepoint, XXL, and Business Insider just to name a few. And is the author of 8 books including: Hip-Hop Scholar: a Compendium of Rantings, Ravings, and Ruminations on Rap. I talk to Chris about the second disc of “Wu-Tang Forever.” We get into the production and grandiosity of the album in general as well as Chris’ experience with the album and Wu-Tang overall! This episode was recorded before the release of “The Saga Continues” and U-God’s book, so we speak a bit about that as well. Check Chris Pierznik on Twitter at twitter.com/chrispierznik & https://christopherpierznik.com Keep up with me at singodsuperior.com. Please rate, subscribe, comment, and share with your fam! If this is your first time listening, please subscribe to the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2

Bizz the Prince is a New Jersey based artist. He has worked closely with 4th disciple throughout much of this career. Bizz has a new EP entitled “Against the Grain” produced by 4th Disciple out now! I speak with Bizz about his background, going from basketball to music, signing to Koch during its Golden-Era, his chemistry with 4th Disciple, the delay of their collaborative EP, and much more! Check out “Against the Grain” at the following: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/against-the-grain-ep/1365768850 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSVGP77 https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Bizz_The_Prince_Against_The_Grain?id=Bpd5ldab7b5wx276ahwk4ja4hyu If this is your first time listening, please subscribe to the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2

This is a brief chat I had with U-God. He took time out of his touring schedule, promoting his new book “Raw” and forthcoming album “Venom,” to speak with me about his process writing his memoir, recording albums and much more! Be sure to check out U-God’s new book “Raw:” https://www.amazon.com/Raw-My-Journey-into-Wu-Tang/dp/1250191165 If this is your first time listening, please subscribe to the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2

Paul Cantor is a music producer, writer, and entrepreneur. Before we got into the first disc of Wu-Tang Forever, we discussed Cantor’s upbringing on Staten Island, freestyling for Cappadonna, watching the Clan’s rise while there, and the work he’s done with Ghostface, Raekwon, 9th Prince, Shyheim and more! With regard to Wu Forever we get into how and why the album has a “sharp sound,” the change in structure lyrically, the origins of the “Wu-Tang Sound” and much more! Here are some of Paul’s writings on the Clan: “The 20 Best Wu-Tang Clan Albums” http://www.complex.com/music/2013/11/best-wu-tang-clan-albums/ “Is Wu-Tang Really Forever?” https://medium.com/cuepoint/is-wu-tang-really-forever-17bebb2cf509 “Ayo, the Wu is Back?” https://massappeal.com/wu-tang-clan-the-saga-continues-mathematics/ Keep up with Paul @paulcantor on Twitter and Medium! If this is your first time listening, subscribe to the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2

On this episode, I delve into what went on throughout the Wu--within the clan and beyond. Highs and lows of 2017. If you haven’t, take a look at some of the Wu highlights from 2017. Articles Brian Josephs - “What Exactly is this New Wu-Tang Album?:” http://bit.ly/BrianJospehs Chris Pierznik - “A Wu-Tang Album in Name Only:” http://bit.ly/chrispierznik Interviews RZA AND Mathematics on Bootleg Kev 92.3 LA: https://youtu.be/gyTELI0k_8s RZA and Mathematics on Power 106: https://youtu.be/_NFG1gYp7W8 Masta Killa on Real Late w/ Rosenberg: https://youtu.be/ZS7vLK85Eok Wu-Syndicate on Opinionhated Podcast: https://youtu.be/IPiUPzuIbt0 Documentaries Christ Bearer Documentary - http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5k2mw1 Songs/Albums U-God, “WuDak Yellow” - https://youtu.be/ZZ5kVzC6KEk Wu-Syndicate (Myalansky & Joe Mafia), “Down” - http://bit.ly/myalanskyjoemafia Killah Priest & 4th Disciple - http://www.datpiff.com/Killah-Priest-4th-Disciple-Dont-Sit-On-The-Speakers-Vol-1-mixtape.872398.html Hell Razah & Ayatollah, “Blaxploitation: A Piece of the Action” - https://youtu.be/f3zajvCu70Q La The Darkman, “Lavish v. Savage” - https://youtu.be/-gTbm1z2NJs