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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.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."4th Chamber" (performed by GZA, Ghostface Killah, RZA and Killah Priest; originally from Liquid Swords, 1995)Gary GriceRobert DiggsDennis Coles[a]Clifford Smith Jr.RZA4:36
2."Wu-Gambinos" (performed by Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA and Masta Killa; originally from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., 1995)Corey WoodsD. Coles[a]C. Smith Jr.[a]R. DiggsElgin Turner[a]RZA5:40
3."The What" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man; originally from Ready to Die, 1994)Christopher WallaceC. Smith Jr.Osten Harvey[a]Easy Mo Bee3:58
4."Cold World (Remix)" (performed by GZA, D'Angelo, Inspectah Deck and Streetlife; originally from Liquid Swords, 1995)G. GriceJason HunterR. DiggsStevie WonderRZA4:28
5."Tragedy" (performed by RZA; originally from Rhyme & Reason: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1997)R. DiggsDerek HarrisRZATrue Master[b]3:48
6."Black Trump" (performed by Cocoa Brovaz and Raekwon; originally from The Rude Awakening, 1998)Darrell Yates Jr.Tekomin WilliamsC. WoodsDesmond WrayEdward HinsonSelf4:20
7."Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation, 1997)James RobinsonRico SmithEric BrooksRussell JonesMarlon WilliamsE-Swift4:54
8."Gunz 'n Onez (Iz U Wit Me)" (performed by Heltah Skeltah and Method Man; originally from Magnum Force, 1998)Jahmal BushSean PriceC. Smith Jr.John TurnerSmoke4:18
9."Latunza Hit" (performed by Wu-Syndicate; originally from Wu-Syndicate, 1999)Timothy TurnerSmokin' Joe4:06
10."Wake Up" (performed by Killarmy and Sunz of Man; originally from Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars, 1997)Jeryl GrantTerrance HamlinRodney StevensonChron SmithVergil RuffR. DiggsRZA5:02
11."Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation, 1996)Shyheim FranklinT. HamlinJavahn BarryR. DiggsRZA5:11
12."Right Back at You" (performed by Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Big Noyd; originally from The Infamous..., 1995)Albert JohnsonKejuan MuchitaD. ColesC. WoodsTaJuan PerryHavoc4:54
13."Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man, 1998)Anthony CruzR. DiggsRZA3:38
14."Semi-Automatic: Full Rap Metal Jacket" (performed by Inspectah Deck, U-God and Streetlife; originally from High School High: The Soundtrack, 1996)J. HunterLamont HawkinsPatrick CharlesR. DiggsRZA4:02
15."The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination, 1998)John AustinR. DiggsO. HarveyEasy Mo Bee4:20
16."'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard)Darryl HillR. DiggsR. Jones3:22
Total length:1:09:14

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Charts

Chart (1999)Peak position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)80
Dutch Compilation Albums (Compilation Top 30)24
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)55
US Billboard 20025
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)16

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