WU-TANG CLAN - Pre-"36 Chambers" Interview + Freestyles

Lurking the Wu-Tang Corp. forums (whcih is close to dead right now but there's still somee good heads representing) member Soob found and posted an absolutely excellent radio interview predating the release of "36 Chambers". Recorded and sent out through the airwaves on March 1, 1993 this is an absolute must hear for any hardcore Wu fans (and you know I'm one of them, as I know many of my readers are). Of course the real props for this shining gem goes to YouTube's Wu-Tang Messiah number #1, Mister Hezakayah who has uploaded the full 25 minutes segment on to the Tube for free streaming and enjoynment for heads all over the world. Hosted by legendary DJ's and hosts DJ Ritz and Steve Wildman this is like an extended skit from the "Enter The Wu-Tang" LP, with Ghostface, Raekwon, Method Man and U-God holding it down together with Ce Style and Kamal Bee of Total Pack. This been up for a few months but I and many with me has been sleeping so in the words of Sunz Of Man and Killarmy - Wake The Fuck Up!! As some interesting bonus footage check out this very rare clip from Prnce Rakeem doing a short freestyle for Music Video Box in 1990, now that's a Lost Tape. Again tahnks to Hezakaya, you're definitely the man!

[Mixtape] OL' DIRTY BASTARD - "Birthday Freestyle Mix"

Russell Jones, better known to the entertainment and hip-hop world as Ol' Dirty Bastard, passed away from us ten years ago this year; on November 13 to be exact. Still to this day his legacy stands tall as he has influenced countless emcees to come after him, still no one has ever even came close to duplicate his wild, yet often lyrical style, not least his son YDB. As we are nearing the second Wu-Tang Clan album without ODB's influence, the good people at Str8OutDaDen has put together something ill for your phones and iPod to remember this unique, highly talented artist. Titled "ODB Birthday Freestyle Mix", this continious mix mixed by J. Good, is made up of 20 minutes of nothing but crazy ass freestyle sessions from that Old Dirty Bastard. Much thanks to Str8OutDaDen for this amazing mix. TURN IT UP!!

In related news, long-time Wu and ODB affiliate Buddha Monk (together with writer Mickey Hess) has finally released his complete biography over Russel Jones life and times, as Buddha was pretty much always around. The book is titled "The Dirty Version". So far it has been getting rave reviews from many publications, and judiging from the excerpts I've read this is a MUST READ for any ODB/Wu head. Get more info and order the book @ Amazon, and via GENIUS we can read a full excerpt of Chapter #3, called "In The Lab", documenting the humble beginnings of Wu-Tang Clan and The Brooklyn Zu. Fantastic read, peace to Jammin for the find!

BUDDHA MONK - "THE DIRTY VERSION" CHAPTER 3

PRODIGAL SUNN & CHI-KING - "Let Me Thru"

As I think I've written in the past on here, Prodigal Sunn has for the longest been one of my favorite emcees out of the extended Wu-Tang camp, and especially when it comes to loose singles and guest features. His latest single is a collaboration with Brooklyn Zu member Chi-King called "Let Me Thru" where the two emcees pay their respects to the late great Ol' Dirty Bastard. Dopeness!