Wu-Chronicles

Wu-Chronicles
Wu-Chronicles
Compilation album by Wu-Tang Clan
Released	March 23, 1999
Recorded	1994–99
Genre	Hip hop
Length	1:09:14
Label	Wu-Tang; Priority;
Producer	Andrew Shack (exec.); Mark Copeland (exec.); RZA (also exec.); Easy Mo Bee; E-Swift; Havoc; John "Smoke" Turner; Self; Smokin' Joe;
Wu-Tang Clan chronology

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]
RapReviews	6/10^[2]
Robert Christgau	^[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	^[4]

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 Grice Robert Diggs Dennis 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 Woods D. Coles^[a] C. Smith Jr.^[a] R. Diggs Elgin Turner^[a]	RZA	5:40
3.	"The What" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man; originally from Ready to Die, 1994)	Christopher Wallace C. 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. Grice Jason Hunter R. Diggs Stevie Wonder	RZA	4:28
5.	"Tragedy" (performed by RZA; originally from Rhyme & Reason: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1997)	R. Diggs Derek Harris	RZA True Master^[b]	3:48
6.	"Black Trump" (performed by Cocoa Brovaz and Raekwon; originally from The Rude Awakening, 1998)	Darrell Yates Jr. Tekomin Williams C. Woods Desmond Wray Edward Hinson	Self	4:20
7.	"Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation, 1997)	James Robinson Rico Smith Eric Brooks Russell Jones Marlon 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 Bush Sean Price C. 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 Grant Terrance Hamlin Rodney Stevenson Chron Smith Vergil Ruff R. Diggs	RZA	5:02
11.	"Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation, 1996)	Shyheim Franklin T. Hamlin Javahn Barry R. 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 Johnson Kejuan Muchita D. Coles C. Woods TaJuan Perry	Havoc	4:54
13.	"Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man, 1998)	Anthony Cruz R. 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. Hunter Lamont Hawkins Patrick Charles R. Diggs	RZA	4:02
15.	"The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination, 1998)	John Austin R. Diggs O. Harvey	Easy Mo Bee	4:20
16.	"'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard)	Darryl Hill R. Diggs R. 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)^[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

^ 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

Wu-Chronicles at Discogs (list of releases)

[1] Farley, Keith. "Wu-Chronicles - Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

[2] Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 9, 2021). "Various Artists :: Wu-Chronicles – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.

[3] Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: Album: Wu-Chronicles". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

[4] Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.

[ac_Netherlands_Wu-Chronicles-5] "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

[ac_NetherlandsComp_Wu-Chronicles-6] "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

[ac_Germany4_Wu-Chronicles-7] "Offiziellecharts.de – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

[8] "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 10, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

[9] "Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 15. April 10, 1999. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

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v t e Wu-Tang Clan
Cappadonna Ghostface Killah GZA Inspectah Deck Masta Killa Method Man RZA Raekwon U-God Ol' Dirty Bastard
Wu-Tang Clan albums	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993) Wu-Tang Forever (1997) The W (2000) Iron Flag (2001) 8 Diagrams (2007) A Better Tomorrow (2014) Once Upon a Time in Shaolin (2015)
Wu-Tang Clan compilations	Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits (2004)
Wu-Tang Clan singles	"Protect Ya Neck" "C.R.E.A.M." "Can It Be All So Simple" "Triumph" "The Worst" "Gravel Pit" "Uzi (Pinky Ring)" "The Heart Gently Weeps"
Wu-Tang albums	The Swarm (1998) The Sting (2002) Disciples of the 36 Chambers (2004) Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture (2005) Mathematics Presents Wu-Tang Clan & Friends Unreleased (2007) Soundtracks from the Shaolin Temple (2008) Wu-Tang Chamber Music (2009) Legendary Weapons (2011) The Saga Continues (2017)
Wu-Tang compilations	Wu-Chronicles (1999) Wu-Chronicles, Chapter 2 (2001)
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