Bibliograph

From the streets of Shaolin, the Wu-Tang saga, S.H. Fernando Jr

Type

Label

From the streets of Shaolin, the Wu-Tang saga, S.H. Fernando Jr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-478) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

From the streets of Shaolin

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1203136560

Responsibility statement

S.H. Fernando Jr

Sub title

the Wu-Tang saga

Summary

"This is the definitive biography of rap supergroup and cultural icons, Wu-Tang Clan (WTC). Heralded as one of the most influential groups in modern music--hip hop or otherwise--WTC created a rap dynasty on the strength of seven gold and platinum albums that launched the careers of such famous rappers as RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. During the '90s, they ushered in a hip-hop renaissance, rescuing rap from the corporate suites and bringing it back to the gritty streets where it started. In the process they changed the way business was conducted in an industry known for exploiting artists. Creatively, Wu-Tang pushed the boundaries of the artform dedicating themselves to lyrical mastery and sonic innovation, and one would be hard pressed to find a group who's had a bigger impact on the evolution of hip hop."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Knowledge born -- Somethin' in the slum went ra-pa-pum-pum -- Life as a shorty -- Supreme clientele -- Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang -- The crime side -- Labels -- Form like Voltron -- Bring da ruckus -- Enter the Wu-Tang -- Method man/Tical -- Ol'Dirty Bastard/Return to the 36 chambers: the dirty version -- Raekwon/ Only built 4 Cuban linx -- GZA/Liquid swords -- Ghostface Killah/Ironman -- Wu-Tang Forever -- The saga continues -- For the children -- Tearz -- A monument in hip-hop

Target audience

adult

Classification