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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.

Wu-Chronicles
Compilation album by
Wu-Tang Clan
ReleasedMarch 23, 1999 (1999-03-23)
Recorded1994–99
GenreHip hop
Length1:09:14
Label
  • Wu-Tang
  • Priority
Producer
  • Andrew Shack (exec.)
  • Mark Copeland (exec.)
  • RZA (also exec.)
  • Easy Mo Bee
  • E-Swift
  • Havoc
  • John "Smoke" Turner
  • Self
  • Smokin' Joe
Wu-Tang Clan chronology
The Swarm
(1998)		 Wu-Chronicles
(1999)		 Wu-Chronicles Chapter II
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews6/10[2]
Robert Christgau[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[4]

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)
  • Corey Woods
  • D. Coles[a]
  • C. Smith Jr.[a]
  • R. Diggs
  • Elgin Turner[a]
RZA5:40
3."The What" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man; originally from Ready to Die, 1994)
  • Christopher Wallace
  • C. Smith Jr.
  • Osten Harvey[a]
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)
  • R. Diggs
  • Derek Harris
  • RZA
  • True Master[b]
3:48
6."Black Trump" (performed by Cocoa Brovaz and Raekwon; originally from The Rude Awakening, 1998)
  • Darrell Yates Jr.
  • Tekomin Williams
  • C. Woods
  • Desmond Wray
  • Edward Hinson
Self4:20
7."Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation, 1997)
  • James Robinson
  • Rico Smith
  • Eric Brooks
  • Russell Jones
  • Marlon Williams
E-Swift4:54
8."Gunz 'n Onez (Iz U Wit Me)" (performed by Heltah Skeltah and Method Man; originally from Magnum Force, 1998)
  • Jahmal Bush
  • Sean Price
  • C. Smith Jr.
  • John Turner
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)
  • Jeryl Grant
  • Terrance Hamlin
  • Rodney Stevenson
  • Chron Smith
  • Vergil Ruff
  • R. Diggs
RZA5:02
11."Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation, 1996)
  • Shyheim Franklin
  • T. Hamlin
  • Javahn Barry
  • R. Diggs
RZA5:11
12."Right Back at You" (performed by Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Big Noyd; originally from The Infamous..., 1995)
  • Albert Johnson
  • Kejuan Muchita
  • D. Coles
  • C. Woods
  • TaJuan Perry
Havoc4:54
13."Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man, 1998)
  • Anthony Cruz
  • R. Diggs
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)
  • J. Hunter
  • Lamont Hawkins
  • Patrick Charles
  • R. Diggs
RZA4:02
15."The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination, 1998)
  • John Austin
  • R. Diggs
  • O. Harvey
Easy Mo Bee4:20
16."'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard)
  • Darryl Hill
  • R. Diggs
  • R. Jones
 3:22
Total length:1:09:14
Notes

Charts


Chart (1999) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[5] 80
Dutch Compilation Albums (Compilation Top 30)[6] 24
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] 55
US Billboard 200[8] 25
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[9] 16

References


  1. Farley, Keith. "Wu-Chronicles - Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  2. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 9, 2021). "Various Artists :: Wu-Chronicles – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: Album: Wu-Chronicles". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  4. Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
  5. "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  6. "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  7. "Offiziellecharts.de – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  8. "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 10, 1999". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  9. "Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 15. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. April 10, 1999. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 10, 2020.




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