Wu-Chronicles is a compilation album by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan and their affiliates. It was released on March 23, 1999, via Wu-Tang/Priority Records and includes several previously released tracks performed, produced or featured by Wu-Tang artists. Its sequel, Wu-Chronicles Chapter II, was released in 2001.
| Wu-Chronicles | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | March 23, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1994–99 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 1:09:14 | |||
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| Wu-Tang Clan chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 6/10[2] |
| Robert Christgau |  [3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "4th Chamber" (performed by GZA, Ghostface Killah, RZA and Killah Priest; originally from Liquid Swords, 1995) | RZA | 4:36 | |
| 2. | "Wu-Gambinos" (performed by Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA and Masta Killa; originally from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., 1995) |
| RZA | 5:40 |
| 3. | "The What" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man; originally from Ready to Die, 1994) |
| Easy Mo Bee | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Cold World (Remix)" (performed by GZA, D'Angelo, Inspectah Deck and Streetlife; originally from Liquid Swords, 1995) |
| RZA | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Tragedy" (performed by RZA; originally from Rhyme & Reason: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1997) |
| 3:48 | |
| 6. | "Black Trump" (performed by Cocoa Brovaz and Raekwon; originally from The Rude Awakening, 1998) |
| Self | 4:20 |
| 7. | "Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation, 1997) | E-Swift | 4:54 | |
| 8. | "Gunz 'n Onez (Iz U Wit Me)" (performed by Heltah Skeltah and Method Man; originally from Magnum Force, 1998) |
| Smoke | 4:18 |
| 9. | "Latunza Hit" (performed by Wu-Syndicate; originally from Wu-Syndicate, 1999) | Timothy Turner | Smokin' Joe | 4:06 |
| 10. | "Wake Up" (performed by Killarmy and Sunz of Man; originally from Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars, 1997) | RZA | 5:02 | |
| 11. | "Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation, 1996) |
| RZA | 5:11 |
| 12. | "Right Back at You" (performed by Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Big Noyd; originally from The Infamous..., 1995) |
| Havoc | 4:54 |
| 13. | "Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man, 1998) |
| RZA | 3:38 |
| 14. | "Semi-Automatic: Full Rap Metal Jacket" (performed by Inspectah Deck, U-God and Streetlife; originally from High School High: The Soundtrack, 1996) |
| RZA | 4:02 |
| 15. | "The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination, 1998) |
| Easy Mo Bee | 4:20 |
| 16. | "'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard) |
| 3:22 | |
| Total length: | 1:09:14 | |||
- Notes
- ^[a] signifies an uncredited songwriter
- ^[b] signifies a co-producer
Charts
edit| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[5] | 80 |
| Dutch Compilation Albums (Compilation Top 30)[6] | 24 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] | 55 |
| US Billboard 200[8] | 25 |
| US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[9] | 16 |
References
edit- ^ Farley, Keith. "Wu-Chronicles - Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 9, 2021). "Various Artists :: Wu-Chronicles – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: Album: Wu-Chronicles". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 10, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 15. April 10, 1999. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
External links
edit- Wu-Chronicles at Discogs (list of releases)