‪@methodman‬

In the second episode of ‪@Bose‬ x SPIN's #DecadesOfSound, ‪@methodman‬ and ‪@ghostfacekillah‬ play it back as they reflect on how their iconic rap album ""Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)"" was heard across the globe. #soundispower
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[@mb-pc3zn]

How can hip hop be dead if Wu Tang is forever 👐

[@taurusl7014]

I'm so thankful to have grown up to their music.

[@Pianuto]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@scienz]

for real. for a kid that loved Bruce Lee, Japanese cartoons, hiphop and comicbooks. I remember being in 7th grade and pushing play on 36 Chambers and being like "this is an album made for me"

[@shillbill1299]

Method Man was right about that logo...you xan find that thing ANYWHERE on this planet!!! WU-TANG IS FOREVER!!!

[@gabrielmucavele6598]

I just love how these dudes aged well.

[@stephenlandreville6599]

Except for ODB

[@gabrielmucavele6598]

@@stephenlandreville6599 It is what it is.

[@dee24874]

Yep! 💯

[@adeona5202]

That Raekwon, Method Man and ODB lineup was crazy!! 'Raw Hide' and 'Shame on a Ni99a'.. They should've made an album..

[@bdfhip-hop2894]

You ain’t neva lied. Those 3 got 2 of the best Bangers in Wu History 🙌🏿🎙️🔥🔥🔥

[@adeona5202]

@@bdfhip-hop2894 Even 'intoxicated' on the Dirt McGirt album was dope..

[@SC2point0]

I love OutKast, but Wu-Tang would be my #1 group of all-time. A lotta personalities, egos, and moving parts all came together to make some of the best, original, most consistent hip hop music we've ever heard. They had an amazing run, glad I got to witness it.

[@30907bng]

I agree somewhat, I feel Public Enemy & Wu Tang are 1a & 1b , if that's possible, also much respect to Outkast, there definitely top 10 no question about it, but wouldn't rank them #1, PE & WU are still together making music. I believe Outkast are on hiatus or they've disbanded.

[@NostGold]

OutKast ain't a group, they're a duo.

[@DjMarksman1986]

@@NostGold u do know a group consists of two or more people right??????

[@Kwaku211]

Really not fair to compare the 2...while technically both are 'groups' one is a duo and the other is more of a collective hindsight. Both are legendary tho.

[@SC2point0]

@@Kwaku211 Yeah I hear you on that fam, but I was mainly referring to the 'Top 50 Hip Hop Groups of All Time' list that Billboard put out last week. Check it out if you haven't seen it.

[@sanfordgreene106]

Greatest hip hop group of all time!!!

[@jrake80]

Nah, that’s OutKast but they’re 2 definitely

[@crazykenbei]

​@@jrake80that's a duo not a group lol

[@antlove8723]

Thank God for Wu-Tang Clan 🙌🏿

[@studentoflife3501]

The real #1 greatest group of all time.

[@trevorjames4619]

FRFR. Who cares what billboards says.

[@be28ans]

Facts

[@FREDSTUY]

Facts!!!

[@dawb86]

In terms of pure skill, I agree. Accomplishments? GOTTA give it to OutKast. Upped the creative bar with each release and in doing so their reputation, all the way up to winning Album of the Year at the Grammys and going diamond with Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Wu-Tang is my personal favorite, though....

[@sumwonkool]

@@dawb86 nah accomplishments and creativity wu tang have far far exceeded OutKast

[@LastSifu]

They are the Justice League, Avengers of hip hop, an ensemble of the most brilliant emcees. There will never be another collective like the Wu-Tang Clan. Wu-Tang Forever!

[@WingoTribe704]

👐🏾🖤💛🐝

[@lcoleman6046]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sheray2929]

I love that

[@willdieselpower]

VOLTRON!

[@ReservoirPunk]

👐

[@JAA87]

Method Mans hook on C.R.E.A.M is arguably the best ever in Hip-hop History... You can feel his raw energy, how powerful money really is especially when you use it to create generational wealth 🤑💪🙏

[@dellyperez1562]

The knowledge is a big reason that the Wu catalog ages like fine wine.

[@makeyourownbiscuits]

The most legendary rap crew of all time period.

[@eharlem3]

There was nothing like experiecing this era of music while it was happening, you can call me an old head but I feel privileged to actually be someone who experienced the Wu Takeover as it was happening in real time. It was unreal. Wu Tang Forever.

[@BigSi-xw6wv]

A priveledge for sure.

[@brawlnation5194]

From Old Head to Ol Head yo, having the Wu tape, Black Moon Enta Da Stage, Illmatic and Ready to Die all in rotation that era in hip hop cannot be touched, prior to, it was Paid N Full, Criminal Minded, Nation of Millions PE, Strictly Businesd, Juice Crew and Straight Out the Jungle ... I'm a proud Ol Head 🤣🤣🤣

[@lcoleman6046]

It's a blessing to get older!

[@Goatchild90]

"[The RZA] deserves way more credit than he gets" Crazy coming from Method Man

[@edjoseph4922]

Timing and where you are in life has a lot with how music resonates with you. I was lucky enough to be a senior in HS when 36 Chambers dropped and then 18-20 y/o when all the solo's then forever dropped. No real responsibilities, just chillin every day drinking smoking whatever. But the music was always the backdrop to those years.

[@OGMAAL]

Word! I was in elementary… so I feel you. They took me through school while schooling me.

[@thejeneralj.u.-iceforever6706]

13 and was just going to Junior High. Hip-Hop music from '87 to '99 and particularly '93 when the Clan dropped that album is forever in my memory banks. Nothing can compare to the "Golden Era of Hip-Hop" in music and the Wu-Tang Clan and their affiliates helped with truth in that narrative and legacy. Best hip-hop group ever! 👐 *u*

[@spearPYN]

The world was a different planet back in 92/93. When they hit our Towers everything fell apart... 90s forever! This era will never be duplicated. peace to my fam Mook, one love forever! SINY

[@be28ans]

Factssss

[@princeprince9227]

When we hit our towers*

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

Wish it was the same

[@paulevans543]

No better Era! True Hip-hop!!

[@evildeceptigod3743]

Facts!!!!

[@2rawtv988]

The greatest group EVER!!!

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Cant name another rap group that has all MCs that are super lyrical. RZA is a G for being a mastermind behind helping create Wu Tang

[@YoungHBK]

My dad took me to see Raekwon in San Antonio. I met him and got his autograph. My dads face after that will be forever embedded into my head, I’ll cherish that moment forever. Wu is for the kids! 👐

[@erictalbert4633]

It’s something to hear Method Man being interviewed in 1993 compared to now, it sounds like two totally different people. I guess it’s called growth. Wu tang!

[@3117wayne]

41 years old and i have tickets to see Wu and Nas In October. Never been more excited to see a concert as I am to see Wu. Takes me back to my teen years when they exploded on to the scene. I'll be bumpin these dudes rockin a cane lol. Wu-Tang forever

[@huddyr1112]

P.E.A.C.E to the Gods✌🏾 These are 2 of the founders of modern day pop culture💯 The fashion, the slang, the stezze (vibe) The God's brought forth manifested what you see now, word!

[@rtheremore4710]

Greatest group of all time!!. 4th Chamber is my theme song!!. 🔥 Shout out to The Pillage album! Folks be sleeping. Cappadonna was rockin the sleeves. Dope!!! Cash still rules/ scary hours, the lyrics, the beat, crazy!!! I could go on and on. Thank y'all for music and the memories.

[@elliotte6611]

Wu and Mobb deep best hiphop groups they literally captured and show cased that grimmy signature original hiphop sound that young kids n the street nothing to lose give this hiphop all i got cause its this or die mentality god i miss that era of talent

[@rickey4591]

Sadly to say I was late listening to them but once i finally heard them I was immediately hooked. Wu tang is one of the coldest rap group of all time.

[@duncanpenderhughes8865]

Ghost face is one of favorites 🥱

[@q-dawwg626]

I feel so blessed to have grew up amongst greatness when I was living in Staten Island, Parkhill section back in the 90s. We KNEW these brothas was gonna change the world 🌎 but nothing like this....word up. They're so inspirational and they continue to break down walls 🧱 and pave the road for generations to come who love HIPHOP. THANK YOU WUTANG!!!! 👐🏾

[@roundtown1769]

Question..................was you at or heard about what went down at Tomkinsville in the summer of 93?

[@dreday99]

I would give this a like.... But it's at 36.... Seems like the right number for this conversation😀

[@elel2608]

Man, these guys are too legendary.

[@thejeneralj.u.-iceforever6706]

Best hip-hop group of all time, hands down, period! 👐 *u*

[@KrysInColor]

The Wu is legendary. I know ODB is looking down, so happy and proud of his brothers. 👐🏾

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

ODB looking down like "I told you the gov't was trying to f us"

[@SohoJoe202]

The Hood’s favorite. I love these brothers. Respect. D.C. in the building 🙌🏽

[@tomselleck5560]

Ghost face has the best flow of all time imo

[@budfox4368]

GHOST IS BY FAR THE BEST LEGEND!

[@Alexis-ln2hp]

My favorite hip hop group....Wu is forever. Being in high school at that time was the best ever. WuTang was like the soundtrack of our youth.

[@reallife0728]

WU TANG FOREVER!!!!! WU TANG FOR LIFE!!! WU TANG IS THE GREATEST GROUP OF ALL TIME!!!!!💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🤎🤎🤎

[@CeddyMackBaybee]

Arguably the best rap group of all time

[@damienwyche2105]

No argument, they are

[@murderwitahashtag840]

No u mean CLEARLY

[@seandacosta2421]

Wutang is forever and the children 💯. Greatest group in music history. Saw them and Nas in London last month legendary 💎💎💎.

[@jef1544]

Saw all of Wu, Nas, and Busta in Austin. Show of a lifetime

[@Teffy2105]

Them boys throw poisonous 🎯

[@be28ans]

Facts

[@HRinc]

Poisonous farts

[@ants8527]

The 36 Chambers album Is a Classic I was in Highschool back in 93'' when i bought that album Protect Ya Neck was 1 of my favorite songs back then🎶🔥😎

[@PatrickObiang]

WU-TANG IS INVINCIBLE. PERIOD!

[@superunknown2812]

There was a special feeling and other things i cant really explain when certain hip hop artists dropped there albums back in the 90s from Wu to Mobb Deep,Nas ,Biggie,Tupac, Gangstarr,Pharcyde and any others i forgot to mention.

[@murkmecca5547]

Wu tang raised me thru my teen years

[@richieedwards4133]

Wu set alot of trends in the 90s. Grimmy to the core.

[@marcusdy1974]

I was knee deep in Hip Hop but when WU tapped in my mind was blown. Tang4Eva

[@MMaRsu]

Dope man, thanks for uploading this. Legends in the game

[@iammeallday]

Really appreciated this !!!!

[@estebangonzalez7021]

On the real my son listens to wu-Tang 👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾 I’m 39 yrs young and he’s 14

[@pennywise1682]

Thats crazy, sounds like you raised your child right! Mad love!

[@amiracle1269]

I thank Allah above. My mom died August 31, 1993..i was n a place no 13 year old should be...AND THEN......NOVEMBER 9, 1993..A PARTICULAR ALBUM DROPPED AND HELD ME DOWN...TIL THIS DAY. NOTHING COMPARES TO MA DUKES...BUT THE MUSIC/MESSAGES FROM THIS RAP ENSEMBLE IS UNTOUCHED..IM FROM CLEVELAND AND THE WU...IS UNDISPUTED HIP HOP CHAMPIONS. KILLER BEES FOR LIFE....PEACE TO ALL AND RIP TO ODB

[@jaymearruda6491]

To have that many talented mc’s in one group will never be duplicated.

[@Wutang4children]

Wu the goats No one close Ghost got his hair back. Need 1 more album fellas

[@ahmadsumadi1292]

I went to my first Wu show when I was 17. Last year, at age 40, I took my 15-year-old son to his first Wu show. Wu-Tang is forever!

[@jonathanmoore7901]

Death Row wasn't a group, they were a RAP LABEL. WU-TANG was the best rap group!!!

[@namelbrunson1269]

🎉Glad i've had my chance 2 see the Wu & Nas, in 2022🎉🎉❤ Va Beach... Hbd Nas

[@dirtydocmccruddy]

That’s why Wu-Tang should’ve been #1 best rap group of all time!!!

[@SneakGod100]

Rza definitely deserve more credit than he get..a real Mastermind Culture Shifter 💯

[@-SunGod-]

Ghostface is the greatest MC of all time IMO.

[@p.oastman]

8. "Box In Hand" (featuring Method Man) Ghostface Killah RZArector Raekwon Johnny Blaze Street Life 3:14 #1996

[@magooleblue3680]

Wanted to be just like these guys when I was coming up....in the 90's and 2000's.... The whole clan was my idols and inspiration... Fr👐👐Wu 4eva💯💯💯 Best group to ever do it... Can I getta Suuuuuuu👐👐

[@michaelanthony9398]

We'd have no Griselda if no WU! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SirSymph]

Rza does deserve more credit than he gets💯

[@JohnBrown-du4dt]

I was there from day one I seen it all unfold, powerful !!!!

[@Mr.BMC2763]

I'll never forget the first time seeing them on "Video music box" After Ghost Face verse on PYN...me and my boy was like "HOW MANY OF THESE DUDES ARE THERE!!!??

[@jefferyhawkins4969]

I was hooked from HUT 1 HUT 2 HUT 3 HUT!!!!!

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

*”Wu-Tang forever” ♾️ 👐🏾 - MELL DUNEY 616*

[@mredwards3687]

🤲🏿💯 Still listen to these guys today

[@rashodlewis2918]

RZA is a genius

[@mirzendeh4949]

i am a 41 y young man who listened to wu tang on cassettes in 1996. today, on the way to work, i still pump them. Because you know, CREAM. To you millennials, I just say, good luck. Wu Tang 4 Ever

[@deebaker4671]

The greatest hip hop group of all time !!!!

[@JOESPILLZ]

It was an honor to grow up in this era.

[@caseyaylward8853]

That Wutang slang is one of the things that made Wu-Tang so great. Cuz anybody could recite lyrics but only a die-hard Wu-Tang fan would know what those lyrics mean.

[@drew7185]

Heartfelt 💪🏾👑👑💪🏾

[@mrshinrillaify]

The greatest group, long live da Clan, the Wu Tang Clan. Suuuuu 🙌🏾💪🏾Legendary.🙏🏾 And, we cant forget about the Kast... 3Stacks and Boi.. tremendous.

[@OhohyaPepenor]

Wu Tang is Forever!!!! Max respect from Nigeria 👐🏾🫡.. GOAT … No question

[@charlita25]

Method Man looks amazing for age

[@PowerRuler973]

💯 RIP ODB. . Wu Tang Is Forever .

[@davido3109]

Thanks again Wu Tang for 4Eva... Incredible always!!! Namaste Haribol Asewe

[@lamontricks1074]

This was dope

[@smhunney8266]

best part of CREAM for me is listening to ODB harmonize in the background. i always sing along.

[@RrrutssS]

Its Buddha monk tho not odb

[@smhunney8266]

@@RrrutssS thanks. might as well have been

[@gamerchefreview]

I remember watching Wu-Tang on MTV 3rd grade was like yo this is going to change things forever

[@terriswartz8668]

Wutang 4 ever❤❤❤

[@santonior2]

RIP to the Ol Dirt!

[@MarkBreezy]

I had the opportunity to work with the WU - but specifically with these brothers 🙏🏾🏆💯

[@allenjackson2028]

Ghostface Killah is the best emcee of the Wu-Tang Clan, and his consistency made him that. Outkast is the best because they consistently put out good product and they didn't put out throw aways and they were experimental and the growth was there just as Ghostface Killah.

[@STREETMEDIATV215]

OUTKAST stop it😂

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@STREETMEDIATV215 What's so funny? You act like Outkast were not a great rap group

[@kyzgame-qj4yx]

Legend of Legends👑👑🆙️🎶🎶

[@robbiedazzler6358]

Grew up to wu nuff respect ✌️

[@pascyboy]

Please please may I see the whole Crew another time in switzerland? I would love it and def. cry when I am there

[@amardaman3371]

Wu Tang came in like a Sonic Boom 💥

[@nicholasali2182]

I REMEMBER GOING TO A CONCERT IN SEATTLE TO SEE TRIBE, SOULS OF MISCHIEF, AND DE LA🙏🏿BEFORE THE SHOW ME AND MY CREW WENT TO A RECORD STORE AND I COPPED ENTER THE 36 CHAMBERS. LIFE WAS NEVER THE SAME❤

[@user-kx7wo6qc7d]

It was fun watching them watching :)

[@joelybgood]

There will NEVER be another group like Wu. The greatest. Period.

[@enrico7320]

Still is and will always be a classic!

[@michellecarson4931]

Wutang is 4 the kids Mann, 1 love from Scotland peace...

[@Ladyvarlem]

Some things are a must...when I learned what the Wu was about....it was a must I told my children's about the Wu...much 💕 Godz!!!!

[@dwrod24]

Dope… need a longer interview

[@briansmith8369]

#WUTANGFOREVER 👐

[@garliclasagna]

this ad for Bose was fire

[@babysteprecord2168]

Good Work 👍

[@erwinrogers9470]

Yes indeed 🔥