Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers)/Wu Tang Clan
A New York hip-hop band named after a Chinese martial arts movie (which was named after a Chinese mountain)? Believe it. In fact, this debut record was so strong that members RZA, ODB, GZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon all signed solo deals while still remaining part of the Clan. With its beasts and freestyle associate raps, Enter the Wu-Tang became a template for much of the East Coast hardcore hip-hop of the 90s. And if you want to go off on some real tangents, try researching the significance of the “36 Chambers” part of the album’s title. It’ll lead you into some weird places.
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