Condition: New
Meth Ghost Rae Wu-Massacre
Label: Def Jam Recordings B0013851-01
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
New
Includes 2 X Limited Edition Wu Massacre Cover Artwork Available Only In This LP
Country: US
Released: 30 Mar 2010
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: Thug Rap, Gangsta
Tracklist
Criminology 2.5
Meth Vs. Chef 2
Ya Moms (Skit)
Smooth Sailing (Remix)
Our Dreams
Gunshowers
Dangerous
Pimpin' Chipp
How To Pay Rent (Skit)
Miranda
Youngstown Heist
It's That Wu Sh*t
Recorded and mixed at Streetcars, Starks Studios, Staten Island, NY and at 36 Chambers Studios, NYC.
Mastered at Masterdisk, NYC.
Comes with inlays depicting all four variantions of the cover: the one that ended up as the final cover and individual covers for Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Method Man.
A1 contains excerpts from "I Keep Asking You Questions" performed by Black Ivory.
A4 contains elements from "Tight Fit" performed by Bunny Sigler.
A5 contains a sample of the recording "We're Almost There" as performed by Michael Jackson.
A6 contains excerpts from "La La (Means I Love You)" performed by The Escorts.
B4 contains a sample of the recording "Let It Be Me" as performed by Linda Jones.
B5 contains a sample of the recording "Life, Dreams & Death" as performed by Brothers Unlimited.
B6 contains a sample of the recording "It's Your Rock" performed by Fantasy Three.
I've been a diehard Wu fan since they dropped Enter the 36 Chambers in '93, and Wu Massacre is a welcome throwback to their mid-90's sound. Wu heads can argue all day over which Shaolin MC spit the best, but there's no denying that an album with Rae, Ghost and Meth is going to be heat. The album reminds me of Ghost's first solo album, and the beats mostly stick to a 60's and 70's theme.
Almost half of the tracks were produced by Mathemetics, who averages one or two tracks on most Wu-related projects. RZA's only contribution to the production is the 70's themed "Dreams", with the remaining beats produced by Scram Jones, Emile, BT, Ty Fyffe and Digem Tracks Productions. The cover art also makes the album a nice collectible, with the illustrations done by Marvel Comics artist Chris Bachalo (X-Men illustrator).
Pimpin' Chipp is the sickest track on the album, the 70's throwback beat is bananas, and Ghost tells the tale of Pretty Chipp reminiscent of vintage Nas storytelling. Lyrically, all three MCs come correct on Wu Massacre. This is a hot album and a must-have for any Wu fan, though I think it had much more potential had they not rushed it.
I'll admit it: I was holding my breath for this one; I was hoping for a display of witty, unpredictable talent and natural game...but really (and I'm being fair and impartial here) "The Wu-Massacre" is a modest release.
And when I say "modest," I mean that the album is good, even stunning...but there's not enough on it! It's too thin! Again, it's too modest! Anything "Wu-Tang" should not be labeled as "modest." (In fact, the words "Wu-Tang" and "modest" should never be in the same sentence. Be that as it may, this joint is Amazing with a capital A.
"Criminology 2.5" is a nice update. "Criminology," from Raekwon's legendary Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, was instantly a classic track and "Criminology 2.5" is pretty much the same. And because Wu-Tang is forever, the beat doesn't sound dated or tired. Method Man's verse is bangin' son!
"Mef vs. Chef, Part 2" is another "update" track. "Meth vs. Chef" is one of the better tracks from Meth's Tical and the so-called sequel is also fire. The beat is crazy!
"Ya Moms [Skit]" is funny...but not as funny as the opening snaps battle on the '93 debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (play track 9 if you don`t know what I'm talkin' about). "Smooth Sailing" is excellent. (I love the hook.) I never get tired of Ghostface. Meth's verse is sweet too.
A lot of people hate "Our Dreams." But honestly, I'm not sure where I stand. I like the lyrics, but I was never a Michael Jackson fan. I'm undecided, I suppose. It doesn't really fit the "Wu-Massacre" theme.
"Gunshowers" is pure gangsta. Meth shines again! "Dangerous" is Raekwon's chance to shine and likewise for Ghostface on "Pimpin' Chipp." What a ride!
Tracey Morgan must have stumbled into the studio in order to record "How to Pay Rent [skit]." What a nut.
"Miranda" is perhaps the best track on the album. All three Clansmen tear it up. I was happy to hear Trife da God on "Youngstown Heist." Trife: keep spittin' that gangsta s--- with Ghost; you two are always on point when you collaborate!
"It's That Wu S---" is another excellent track.
Thin? Modest? Short? Yes, yes, and yes...but keep in mind: these rap veterans, Raekwon the chef, Ghostface Killah, and Method Man, are three of the most-talented MCs in the game and whatever they touch turns vto gold, even if they don't touch very much.
Wu-Tang forever.
Meth Ghost Rae - Our Dreams - Trailer
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