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- Date Released: June 22, 1999
- Genre: Hip-Hop/R&B
- Style: R&B
- Label: Epic/Razor Sharp Records
- Copyright: (P) 1993, 1995 BMG Music, 1994 Def Jam Recordings, 1995 Elektra Entertainment Group, A Division Of Warner Communications, Inc., 1995 Geffen Records, Inc., 1996 Big Beat Records, Inc., 1996, 1999 Razor Sharp Records LLC, 1999 Sony Music Entertainment
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Perhaps the best overall introduction to the dauntingly large Wu-Tang universe, RZA Hits is an excellent singles compilation covering the first round of Wu projects -- their debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and the five solo albums recorded in its wake. The material here traces the Wu's rise from underground heroes to full-fledged stardom in hip-hop's mainstream, and arguably no other album captures their offbeat menace and outsized personalities with such stunning consistency. All 13 singles collected here were produced by the RZA, giving a primer on his eerie, cinematic style; moreover, these songs were all highlights of their respective albums, from the era when the Wu's quality control was at its highest. Every album represented here is at least an entertaining listen, and three -- the group debut, the Genius' Liquid Swords, and Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx -- are undisputed classics. Which means that this is only a starting point, but the material is so consistently terrific that it makes RZA Hits one of the richest listens in '90s hip-hop. Sure, you can do without the RZA's between-track narrations, or the "bonus track" "Wu Wear, the Garment Renaissance," a lengthy plug for the group's clothing line. But this is the absolute cream of the crop, gathering tremendous singles by Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard, the Genius, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah. Anyone wondering why the Wu-Tang Clan is acknowledged as one of the greatest rap groups of all time need look no further than this collection.
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| 01. |  |
Narration by The RZA (#1)
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1:03 | |
| 02. |
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit
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3:36 | ||
| 03. | |
Protect Ya Neck
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4:37 | |
| 04. |
Shimmy Shimmy Ya
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2:41 | ||
| 05. |
Liquid Swords
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3:01 | ||
| 06. | |
Narration by The RZA (#2)
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1:20 | |
| 07. |
Method Man
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4:55 | ||
| 08. |
Incarcerated Scarfaces
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4:30 | ||
| 09. |
Ice Cream
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4:16 | ||
| 10. | |
Narration by The RZA (#3)
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1:31 | |
| 11. |
Bring The Pain
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3:15 | ||
| 12. |
Winter Warz |
4:41 | ||
| 13. |
Brooklyn Zoo
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3:40 | ||
| 14. |
All I Need
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3:16 | ||
| 15. |
C.R.E.A.M.
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4:12 | ||
| 16. | |
All That I Got Is You (featuring Mary J. Blige) |
5:00 | |
| 17. | |
Narration by The RZA about Wu Wear
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1:40 | |
| 18. |
Wu Wear, The Garment Renaissance (featuring Method Man & Cappadonna) |
3:53 | ||
18 Total Tracks, 61:07 Total Length
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Credits
- Willie Mitchell - ? // Mary J. Blige - Vocals // Mary J. Blige - Vocals // Mary J. Blige - Performer // Mary J. Blige - Performer // John Carr - Art Direction // Chris Gehringer - Mastering // Rich Keller - Mixing // Steve Neat - Engineer // RZA - Arranger // RZA - Arranger // RZA - Programming // RZA - Programming // RZA - Producer // RZA - Producer // RZA - Engineer // RZA - Engineer // RZA - Main Performer // RZA - Main Performer // RZA - Mixing // RZA - Mixing // Ol' Dirty Bastard - Producer // Ol' Dirty Bastard - Performer // Method Man - Producer // Method Man - Producer // Method Man - Performer // Method Man - Performer // Wu-Tang Clan - Performer // Wu-Tang Clan - Performer // Raekwon - Performer // David Sealy - Assistant Engineer // John Wydrycs - Mixing // Fourth Disciple - Scratching // Fourth Disciple - Assistant Engineer // True Master - Producer // Ghostface Killah - Performer // Ghostface Killah - Performer // Ghostface Killah - Performer // The Genius - Performer // Tom Coyne - Mastering // Tony Dawsey - Mastering // Jimmie Lee - Assistant Engineer // Jack Hersca - Mixing // Masta Killa - Performer // U-God - Performer // Ethan Ryman - Engineer // Jay Nicholas - Assistant Engineer // Cappadonna - Performer // 1 Slord - Assistant Engineer // Will Kennedy - Digital Imaging
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Performers
The RZA // Method Man // Ol' Dirty Bastard // Raekwon // GZA // Wu Tang Clan // Ghostface Killah featuring Cappadonna featuring U-God featuring Masta Killah // Ghostface Killah featuring Mary J. Blige // The RZA (featuring Method Man & Cappadonna)
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