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
ReleasedMarch 23, 1999 (1999-03-23)
Recorded1994–99
GenreHip hop
Length1:09:14
Label
Producer
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(neither)[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[4]

Track listing

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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)
RZA5:40
3."The What" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man; originally from Ready to Die, 1994)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)
3:48
6."Black Trump" (performed by Cocoa Brovaz and Raekwon; originally from The Rude Awakening, 1998)
Self4:20
7."Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation, 1997)E-Swift4:54
8."Gunz 'n Onez (Iz U Wit Me)" (performed by Heltah Skeltah and Method Man; originally from Magnum Force, 1998)
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)RZA5:02
11."Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation, 1996)RZA5:11
12."Right Back at You" (performed by Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Big Noyd; originally from The Infamous..., 1995)Havoc4:54
13."Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man, 1998)
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)RZA4:02
15."The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination, 1998)
Easy Mo Bee4:20
16."'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard)
 3:22
Total length:1:09:14
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies an uncredited songwriter
  • ^[b] signifies a co-producer

Charts

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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

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  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.
  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. April 10, 1999. p. 27. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
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