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Wu-Chronicles

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.

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Wu-Chronicles
Compilation album by
Wu-Tang Clan
ReleasedMarch 23, 1999 (1999-03-23)
Recorded1994–99
GenreHip hop
Length1:09:14
Labels
Producers
Wu-Tang Clan chronology
The Swarm
(1998) 		Wu-Chronicles
(1999) 		Wu-Chronicles Chapter II
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar1
Christgau's Consumer Guide(neither)2
NMEStarStarHalf star3
RapReviews6/104
The Encyclopedia of Popular MusicStarStarStar5

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)
RZA4:36
2."Wu-Gambinos" (performed by Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA and Masta Killa; originally from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., 1995)
RZA5:40
3."The What" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man; originally from Ready to Die, 1994)
Easy Mo Bee3:58
4."Cold World (Remix)" (performed by GZA, D'Angelo, Inspectah Deck and Streetlife; originally from Liquid Swords, 1995)
RZA4:28
5."Tragedy" (performed by RZA; originally from Rhyme & Reason: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1997)
3:48
6."Black Trump" (performed by Cocoa Brovaz and Raekwon; originally from The Rude Awakening, 1998)
Self4:20
7."Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation, 1997)
E-Swift4:54
8."Gunz 'n Onez (Iz U Wit Me)" (performed by Heltah Skeltah and Method Man; originally from Magnum Force, 1998)
Smoke4:18
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)
RZA5:02
11."Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation, 1996)
RZA5:11
12."Right Back at You" (performed by Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Big Noyd; originally from The Infamous..., 1995)
Havoc4:54
13."Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man, 1998)
RZA3:38
14."Semi-Automatic: Full Rap Metal Jacket" (performed by Inspectah Deck, U-God and Streetlife; originally from High School High: The Soundtrack, 1996)
RZA4:02
15."The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination, 1998)
Easy Mo Bee4:20
16."'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard)
 3:22
Total length:1:09:14
Notes

Charts

Chart (1999) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)6 80
Dutch Compilation Albums (Compilation Top 30)7 24
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)8 55
US Billboard 2009 25
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)10 16
References

References

  1. Farley, Keith. "Wu-Chronicles - Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  2. Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: Album: Wu-Chronicles". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  3. "Wu-Chronicles". NME. September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  4. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 9, 2021). "Various Artists :: Wu-Chronicles – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  5. Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
  6. "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  7. "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  9. "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 10, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  10. "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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