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Mathematics (producer)

Ronald Maurice Bean, better known professionally as Mathematics, is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan and its solo and affiliate projects. He designed the Wu-Tang Clan logo.

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Mathematics
Mathematics in 2017
Mathematics in 2017
Background information
Also known asAllah Mathematics
Born
Ronald Maurice Bean

(1971-10-21) October 21, 1971
Queens, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • graphic designer
Years active1987–present

Ronald Maurice Bean, better known professionally as Mathematics (also known as Allah Mathematics) (born October 21, 1971), is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan and its solo and affiliate projects. He designed the Wu-Tang Clan logo.1

Biography

As well as using rappers from Mathematics' home borough of Queens, Eyes-Low and Buddah Bless, Love Hell Or Right had appearances from all the Wu-Tang Clan members except GZA and the then-imprisoned Ol' Dirty Bastard. Mathematics soon signed to the popular independent hip hop label Nature Sounds (home to Wu-Tang colleague Masta Killa as well as MF Doom) and released his second album The Problem in 2005. On this album the entire Wu-Tang Clan appeared, including a posthumous appearance from Ol' Dirty Bastard. As well as working on his solo albums, Mathematics has continued to contribute beats to many Wu-Tang releases, including the first albums by Masta Killa and Streetlife. In January 2012 he was to release a sequel to The Problem entitled The Answer, entirely produced by him with Wu-Tang members such as Raekwon, GZA, Method Man, Cappadonna, Masta Killa, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah. Other artists include Redman and artists he is developing such as Ali Vegas, Eyeslow and Bad Luck.2

In August 2017, it was confirmed that Wu-Tang Clan will release a new album, Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues, which was entirely produced by Mathematics and was released on October 13, 2017.3 The first track off the album is titled "People Say" and features Redman.

Discography

Albums

Album name Release date Status
Love, Hell or Right August 26, 2003
The Problem June 28, 2005
Soul of a Man June 13, 2006
Mathematics Presents Wu-Tang Clan & Friends Unreleased February 6, 2007
Mathematics Presents... Return of the Wu & Friends February 16, 2010
Prelude to the Answer4 April 16, 2013
The Answer October 1, 2013
Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman April 12, 2025

Production credits

References

References

  1. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "RZA + Mathematics Break Down The New Album And Discuss Wu History". YouTube. 16 October 2017.
  2. "Your shoppable fashion magazine | Ador.com". vodpod.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
  3. "Wu-Tang Clan Have a New Album On The Way, Drop 'People Say' With Redman". xxlmag.com. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  4. "iTunes - Music - Prelude to the Answer by Mathematics". iTunes. 16 April 2013. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved 2014-10-18.
  5. "genius".
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