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Since the release of the Wu-Tang debut, ENTER THE 36 CHAMBERS, Wu-lovers have been treated to a series of solo efforts from individual Clan member. Though all have been strong efforts, only a select handful have proven worthy of standing anywhere near that classic group debut.
SUPREME CLIENTELE, the sophomore album from the Wally-wearing Ghostface Killah, is one of those rare Wu solo efforts to fall into the latter class. With the RZA as the overseer, this album is a triumphant reminder of the influence that the Staten Island-based crew has had on the rap game. Ghost drops jewels of criminology and street ethics over basement-flavored production. And with its various Wu-appearances, SUPREME CLIENTELE is also a glimpse of what the Wu promises to bring in the 21st century.
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Recorded at 36 Chambers Studio, The Hit Factory, Quad Recordings & Track Records, New York, New York; Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida.
Engineers include: Jose Reynoso, Tony Prendatt, Gabe Chiesa.
Personnel includes: Ghostface Killah, Bobby "RZA" Digital, Mastah Killah, GZA, Cappadonna, Superb, Method Man, Redman, Raekwon, 60 Second Assassin, Inspectah Deck (vocals); Dennis Coffey, Carl Robinson (guitar); The Detroit Orchestra (strings); Rudy Robinson (keyboards); David Brandon (drums); The Dramatics (background vocals).
Producers include: Mathematics, "Choo" The Specializt, Carlos Broady, RZA, Carlos Bess.
Rolling Stone (1/4/01, p.108) - Included in Rolling Stone's "Top 50 Albums of 2000". Rolling Stone (3/16/00, p.74) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...will strengthen the most evangelical of Wu-fans' faith....The album goes a long way toward reuniting the otherwise disparate Clan itself....Still, Ghostface keeps a firm grip on the mike..." Spin (1/01, p.73) - Ranked #11 in Spin's "Top 20 Albums of the Year [2000]" - "...Results: fun as bursts of adrenaline, a restored Wu-Tang Clan, and a reawakened RZA." Q (5/00, p.107) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Magnificent throughout....Rare is the contemporary hip hop album that has so few dull moments." Alternative Press (5/00, p.85) - 5 out of 5 - "...Amazing....From the opening minutes of this all-uptempo, all-sorta-dissonant wild ride, it shows and proves....a minutely detailed, if largely abstract, document of a unique black artist's emotional life..." The Wire (1/01, p.34) - Included in Wire's "50 Records Of The Year". The Wire (4/00, p.68) - "...[He] sproings out of the slammer, declares 'Rap is like ziti' and the day is savory. Smack 'em yak 'em!....Ghost verbally dyes and bleeds...with at least 9 producers, Ghost is everywhere..." CMJ (2/21/00, p.5) - "...marks a renewed sense of unification and strength within the Wu World Order....a solid reminder as to why Ghostface's voice is the first one you hear on the Clan's inimitable debut." Vibe (6/02, p.109) - Ranked #10 in Vibe's "Top 10 rap albums" - "...Ghost cobbles juicy, tabloid-worthy tales from free-associated verses, spiked with occasional sobs - B-boy becomes B-man..." Vibe (4/00, p.176) - "...exemplifies Ghost's lyrical dexterity. While his thunderous light-speed delivery hasn't changed much, his jagged wordplay is at its zenith....this banger's luscious linguistics and potent production support its claim of supremecy....pure delight..." The Source (3/00, pp.239-40) - 4.5 mics out of 5 - "...an A+ record in Wu fashion....arguably as entertaining as his debut, IRONMAN....With appearances by just about every important Wu figure...[the album] is a Wu album in the Wu-est sense....a big glob of mud, smackin' hip-hop dead in the face..." Melody Maker (2/15/00, p.47) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...while the hallmarks of the Wu sound are all in place on super-claustro tunes like 'Apollo Man'...the album has a more laid-back and funky feel....SUPREME CLIENTELE drops bombs like a crazy-ass Lancaster." NME (Magazine) (12/30/00, p.79) - Ranked #36 in NME's "Top 50 Albums Of The Year". NME (Magazine) (2/19/00, p.32) - 7 out of 10 - "...his ability to paint a dense, cinematic picture with his raps: tales as involved and complicated as a Tarantino storyboard...marks [him] as one of the elite Wu....considerably better than the solo follow-ups of other Wu members..."
WU TANG Supreme Clientele saved wu tang no doubt after Wu tang forever RZA's deal was up as he promised the CLAN to give him 5 years from 93-97. Clientele was a sick name for the ablum too, the album was gritty and wu tang style, lyrically ghost is on another level as he has doen it again on his second album, he have to listen real closely to understand what the hell he saying. The beats are off the hook. Stand out tracks: ONE, SAT NITE, MIGHTY HEALTH- i think this is the best Ghost track ever beat is out of this world and lyrics are tuff, WE MADE IT, BUCK 50, APPOLO KIDS. ALBUMS is 8.5/10. WU TANG FOREVER
LOOK out for Cuban linx 2, REBILLION from the DECK, And of Course 8 Diagrams all out summer of 2007.
HOW can hip hop be dead when Wu Tang is Forever! Do u think your Wutang sword can defeat me!
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supreme A really good cd Submitted by chicosim24 (atlanta, GA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
tru to the wu great ghostface album with that tru wu-tang feel. no complaints except that same sound is exactly what i said, the same. Submitted by brandesbd (cherry point, NC, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
THE REAL STAR OF THE WU Meth may get all the attetion, but we all know who is the real star in the clan is. GHOST, GHOST, This album is crazy tight, second best album after "Cuban Link" Classic all the way. Submitted by CLONGS (BK, EAST NEW YORK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Still his best I got all GFK joints, and this one still reigns Supreme. As one of the major mags said, it's killer form start to end. The lyrical prowess is off the charts, as well as the beats. This one is in my top 20 of best albums ever. You dont know Ghost, true Hip Hop unless you heard this. Submitted by federico1975 (Richmond, VA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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