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

On this pre-Xmas episode, I chat with Issa, ½ of Young Free and Coupled Podcast, about Ghostface’s Ironman. Issa provides an international perspective of the “Wu-Tang experience” with regard to exporting American albums, and Ironman’s impact (then and now). We also discuss the album’s background and style compared to the First Wave of Wu-Solo albums! Keep up with Young Free and Coupled Podcast at the following: youngfreeandcoupled.com Email: podcast@youngfreeandcoupled.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/young3coupled/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Young3Coupled Instagram: www.instagram.com/young3coupled/ Itunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/young…d1240965300?mt=2 Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140416&refid=stpr TuneIn: beta.tunein.com/radio/Young-Free-…Podcast-p1002346/ Keep up with everything the Wu-Tang Podcast has going on and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Google Play Music, or wherever else you hear podcasts. Wu-Tang Podcast is a Channel 10 Podcast production. Check out Channel 10 Podcast at channel10podcast.com.

Josh Gannet is a man of many talents. He is a producer, engineer, manager, just to name a few. Josh is Redman’s engineer and the engineer of “Wu-Tang the Saga Continues.” Therefore, I had a chance to chop it up with him about the project’s background and Josh’s part in the general warmth and tightness the album embodies. I speak with Josh about his background being in a rock band to his humble beginnings in the music production engineering business. And Redman’s work ethic and production background. We then shift to a wide-ranging discussion about Josh’s approach to production/mixing and what it took to complete this project being on the road and working remotely. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on the album’s reception and how “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin”’s influence on the latter. Enjoy! And have a happy Thanksgiving! You can find Josh Gannet at the following: https://www.facebook.com/josh.gannet https://twitter.com/JoshGannet https://www.allmusic.com/artist/josh-gannet-mn0002027992/credits https://www.instagram.com/joshgannet/?hl=en Here are some other interviews of Josh as well: https://massappeal.com/josh-gannet-redman-wu-tang-clan-saga-continues/ https://sonicscoop.com/2015/11/11/up-coming-engineers-josh-gannet-on-assisting-tracking-and-being-prepared/

On this episode me and Samurai Shin animator, Ty Smith get into the background behind Rza's first, post-Prince Rakeem album. And discuss favorite tracks, Rza's production, and, of course, the Bobby Digital movie! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wutang-podcast Channel10podcast.com singodsuperior.com

On this episode, me and Born King (@killafifth) discuss Killarmy’s debut “Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars.” We get into the formatting of the album, standout tracks, and the meaning behind the album! Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wu-tang-podcast/id1137475083?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wutang-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/wutangpodcast?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgjFYymAymmZs2P1Mb9ulw/videos Check out Born King’s recent projects here: Pluma de Rey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUeI_ZMSWrv3sQ3Mm3geJykEJ8LmKbz4 Raaja Kalam: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUeI_ZMSWrvlCW-2Y-Rao6fdajM9rESO Qalam Almalik: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUeI_ZMSWrsKt-PZ5ke6Q67TVpC878W2 Follow him on twitter @killafifth Singodsuperior.com Channel10podcast.com

On this episode we get into a Killa Bee classic: La The Darkman’s “Heist of the Century.” Me and Born King chat about the album’s production, La’s unique storytelling and much more. Here are some other favorite projects from La the Darkman should listen to: La’s “Paid in Full” series: http://www.datpiff.com/LAD-aka-LA-The-Darkman-Paid-In-Full-mixtape.513992.html http://www.datpiff.com/LA-The-Darkman-Paid-In-Full-2-mixtape.821900.html Check out my interview with Willie the Kid (La the Darkman’s brother) on Channel 10 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/channel10podcast/willie-the-kid Check out Born King’s recent projects here: Pluma de Rey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUeI_ZMSWrv3sQ3Mm3geJykEJ8LmKbz4 Raaja Kalam: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUeI_ZMSWrvlCW-2Y-Rao6fdajM9rESO Qalam Almalik: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUeI_ZMSWrsKt-PZ5ke6Q67TVpC878W2 Follow him on twitter @killafifth Singodsuperior.com Channel10podcast.com

Cyrus Borzorgmehr is an author, businessman, and DJ. I have the opportunity to speak with him about his new book, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin: the Untold Story of Wu-Tang Clan's Million Dollar Secret Album, the Devaluation of Music and America's New Public Enemy #1. I talk to Cyrus about his approach to writing the book. The background of the project and Cilvarings (the brain behind the secret album), meeting and building with RZA, the ever-changing music industry, and much more! Cyrus also has a novel entitled The Syndicate which can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911195522/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1500722621&sr=1-2

Mattias Danielsson is the author of The Wu-Tang Movement: the Artists and Groups that are Honoring the “W” and the Music of the Wu-Tang Clan. I speak with Mattias regarding his definition of “the Wu-Tang Movement,” interviewing numerous Wu-Affiliates over the course of 7 years, and the positives and negatives publishing a book independently. You can purchase Mattias’ book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wu-Tang-Movement-Mattias-Danielsson/dp/1545594945 Follow Mattias on Twitter @Swekbeez And join the Wu-Tang Movement FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/276571759043658/ ====================================================== Keep up with Wu-Tang Podcast at wutangpodcast.com Keep up with Channel 10 Podcast at channel10podcast.com. Keep up with us at singodsuperior.com & thealmightyar.com

It's been awhile, but we’re back! With The Almighty AR on hiatus, I chat with writer, Matteo Urella about Raekwon’s latest album: The Wild. We talk about our favorite songs from the album, Rae’s impressive independent grind, the possibility of an Only Built for Cuban Links 3 and much more! Check out Matteo’s interview with Dan Lish - the man behind Raekwon’s album artwork: https://medium.com/@MatteoUrella/the-wild-a-conversation-with-dan-lish-acd3539af7f9 And be sure to follow him on Twitter, Instagram, etc @matteourella ===================================================================== Keep up with Wu-Tang Podcast at wutangpodcast.com Keep up with Channel 10 Podcast at channel10podcast.com. And be sure to check out Matteo Urella at medium.com/@matteourella He has interviews with Hell Razah, Rass Kass, and Bronze Nazareth (just to name a few!) Finally, if you’re looking for more Wu talk, check out our episode with Matteo on Channel 10 Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/channel10podcast/matteo-urella?in=channel10podcast/sets/great-guests Keep up with us at singodsuperior.com & thealmightyar.com

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bronze Nazareth's "The Great Migration" album with us! We dig deep into this criminally underrated underground classic, discussing Bronze's intricate and introspective lyrics and banging production. If you haven't heard it or need a refresher, listen to this podcast and then check out the album. Check out Matteo Urella's PRO FILE on Bronze Nazareth at https://medium.com/@MatteoUrella/pro-files-bronze-nazareth-b58d6c018d67. The Wu-Tang Podcast is a Channel 10 Podcast production. Keep up with Channel 10 Podcast at http://channel10podcast.com. Channel 10 Podcast presents Wu-Tang Podcast, listen at http://wutangpodcast.com. Keep up with Singodsuperior at http://singodsuperior.com. Listen to his EP "Kouros" whenever you stream music. Keep up with The Almighty A.R. at http://thealmightyar.com. Please rate, subscribe, comment, and share with your fam!

On this episode, we were blessed to speak with Wu-Tang Rob, the number one Wu-Tang fan. He has 7 Wu-Tang tattoos, a comprehensive Wu-Tang Clan music and memorabilia collection, and decades worth of great stories from interacting with the Wu-Tang Clan members. He drops gems on this episode that you won't get anywhere else. This is a must listen! Check Wu-Tang Rob on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wutang_rob. Keep up with Channel 10 Podcast at http://channel10podcast.com. Channel 10 Podcast presents Wu-Tang Podcast, listen at http://wutangpodcast.com. Keep up with Singodsuperior at http://singodsuperior.com. Listen to his EP "Kouros" whenever you stream music. Keep up with The Almighty A.R. at http://thealmightyar.com. Please rate, subscribe, comment, and share with your fam!