There aren’t many collectives in the history of hip hop as iconic and infamous as Staten Island, New York’s Wu-Tang Clan. Since their formation in 1992, the story of Wu-Tang has been a truly fascinating one: one of the most instantly recognisable logos ever, video games, clothing lines, prison, death and the creation of the most expensively purchased album of all time (bought by some kind of cosplay Bond villain...then confiscated by the US government) all feed into their mythos. Trivia fans please note: they're also the first hip hop artists to have their own Vegas residency.
Most importantly though, Wu-Tang are responsible for introducing us to some of the most famous and revered names in the genre. Inspired by classic soul, the dangerous underbelly of New York, and '70’s kung-fu movies, the group have created some of the most unique, idiosyncratic and legendary works in rap history.
