I took another look at this latest Wu-Tang release the other day and developed a new appreciation for the quality of the project. Here’s the deal: Brooklyn-based group, The Revelations, lays down the grooves, M.O.P.’s Fizzy Womack, also from Brooklyn, produces the tracks, and each track features at least one Wu-member (but not the GZA, the MZA or Masta Killa) and one New York veteran. Each track is also interspersed with a spoken-word joint by RZA. Kung Fu flick samples abound and most of the tracks work really well. The guest artists here make a lot more sense than, for example, The W. You may recognize The Revelations from a previous post I made, and Tre Williams does make an appearance on this album as well. For your listening pleasure, check out this joint from the middle of the album with Raekwon, both members of M.O.P. and Kool G Rap… nice combo!
Wu-Tang Clan – Ill Figures (f/The Revelations, Raekwon, M.O.P., Kool G Rap) | E1
