Wu-Tang Clan is a Staten Island, New York hip-hop collective whose raw production, martial-arts imagery, distinctive MC lineup, and innovative approach to solo careers helped reshape East Coast and hardcore hip-hop. Built around RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and later official member Cappadonna, the group broke through with the landmark 1993 album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), home to classics including “C.R.E.A.M.,” “Protect Ya Neck,” “Method Man,” and “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit.” The double album Wu-Tang Forever followed as another major career milestone and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was later selected for the Library of Congress National Recording Registry for its cultural and musical significance.
