The Wu Tang Clan is easily my favorite rap group of all time. Hailing from Staten Island, New York a mere hour from my home in Connecticut comes one of the most influential groups in rap history. The Wu-Tang Clan consists of eight original members (nine if you include the late Ol' Dirty Bastard) them being: RZA, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, U-God, Raekwon the Chef, and Method Man.
Wu Tang is most commonly known for their hardcore lyrics and underground sound. Despite being unknown in rap until the early 90's, the Wu Tang Clan exploded on the music scene with the release of their first album, "Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers". One of my favorite Wu Songs is on this album, it is titled, "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'".
Last January, to show that I was a true fan of the Wu-Tang Clan I attended a concert in New Haven, Connecticut at a small venue called Toads Place. I was very excited to see them live as they do not tour very often with the loss of one of their key members Ol' Dirty Bastard. Despite his absence, an affiliate of the Wu-Tang clan named Cappadonna stood in and did a very good impersonation. At the concert they opened with one of my favorite songs in "Protect Your Neck":
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