Wu-Chronicles
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| RapReviews | 6/10 |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |
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. | Title | Writer(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. | 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) | Corey WoodsD. Coles[a]C. Smith Jr.[a]R. DiggsElgin Turner[a] | RZA | 5:40 |
| 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 Bee | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Cold World (Remix)" (performed by GZA, D'Angelo, Inspectah Deck and Streetlife; originally from Liquid Swords, 1995) | G. GriceJason HunterR. DiggsStevie Wonder | RZA | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Tragedy" (performed by RZA; originally from Rhyme & Reason: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1997) | R. DiggsDerek Harris | RZATrue 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 Hinson | Self | 4:20 |
| 7. | "Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation, 1997) | James RobinsonRico SmithEric BrooksRussell JonesMarlon Williams | E-Swift | 4:54 |
| 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 Turner | 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) | Jeryl GrantTerrance HamlinRodney StevensonChron SmithVergil RuffR. Diggs | RZA | 5:02 |
| 11. | "Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation, 1996) | Shyheim FranklinT. HamlinJavahn BarryR. Diggs | RZA | 5:11 |
| 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 Perry | Havoc | 4:54 |
| 13. | "Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man, 1998) | Anthony CruzR. Diggs | 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) | J. HunterLamont HawkinsPatrick CharlesR. Diggs | RZA | 4:02 |
| 15. | "The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination, 1998) | John AustinR. DiggsO. Harvey | Easy Mo Bee | 4:20 |
| 16. | "'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard) | Darryl HillR. DiggsR. Jones | 3:22 | |
| Total length: | 1:09:14 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an uncredited songwriter
- ^[b] signifies a co-producer
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 200 | 25 |
| US Top R&B Albums (Billboard) | 16 |
External links
- at Discogs (list of releases)