Wu-Chronicles

Wu-Chronicles
Compilation album by Wu-Tang Clan
Released	March 23, 1999 (1999-03-23)
Recorded	1994–99
Genre	Hip hop
Length	1:09:14
Label	Wu-Tang Priority
Producer	Andrew Shack (exec.) Mark Copeland (exec.) RZA (also exec.) Easy Mo Bee E-Swift Havoc John "Smoke" Turner Self Smokin' Joe
Wu-Tang Clan chronology
The Swarm (1998) Wu-Chronicles (1999) Wu-Chronicles Chapter II (2001)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Christgau's Consumer Guide	[2]
NME	[3]
RapReviews	6/10 [4]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[5]

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.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"4th Chamber" (performed by GZA, Ghostface Killah, RZA and Killah Priest; originally from Liquid Swords , 1995)	Gary Grice Robert Diggs Dennis Coles [a] Clifford Smith Jr.	RZA	4:36
2.	"Wu-Gambinos" (performed by Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA and Masta Killa; originally from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... , 1995)	Corey Woods D. Coles [a] C. Smith Jr. [a] R. Diggs Elgin Turner [a]	RZA	5:40
3.	"The What" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and Method Man; originally from Ready to Die , 1994)	Christopher Wallace C. Smith Jr. Osten Harvey [a]	Easy Mo Bee	3:58
4.	"Cold World (Remix)" (performed by GZA, D'Angelo, Inspectah Deck and Streetlife; originally from Liquid Swords, 1995)	G. Grice Jason Hunter R. Diggs Stevie Wonder	RZA	4:28
5.	"Tragedy" (performed by RZA; originally from Rhyme & Reason: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack , 1997)	R. Diggs Derek Harris	RZA True Master [b]	3:48
6.	"Black Trump" (performed by Cocoa Brovaz and Raekwon; originally from The Rude Awakening , 1998)	Darrell Yates Jr. Tekomin Williams C. Woods Desmond Wray Edward Hinson	Self	4:20
7.	"Hip Hop Drunkies" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks and Ol' Dirty Bastard; originally from Likwidation , 1997)	James Robinson Rico Smith Eric Brooks Russell Jones Marlon Williams	E-Swift	4:54
8.	"Gunz 'n Onez (Iz U Wit Me)" (performed by Heltah Skeltah and Method Man; originally from Magnum Force , 1998)	Jahmal Bush Sean Price C. Smith Jr. John Turner	Smoke	4:18
9.	"Latunza Hit" (performed by Wu-Syndicate; originally from Wu-Syndicate , 1999)	Timothy Turner	Smokin' Joe	4:06
10.	"Wake Up" (performed by Killarmy and Sunz of Man; originally from Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars , 1997)	Jeryl Grant Terrance Hamlin Rodney Stevenson Chron Smith Vergil Ruff R. Diggs	RZA	5:02
11.	"Young Godz" (performed by Shyheim, Madman, Rubbabandz, Killa Sin and Raekwon; originally from The Lost Generation , 1996)	Shyheim Franklin T. Hamlin Javahn Barry R. Diggs	RZA	5:11
12.	"Right Back at You" (performed by Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Big Noyd; originally from The Infamous..., 1995)	Albert Johnson Kejuan Muchita D. Coles C. Woods TaJuan Perry	Havoc	4:54
13.	"Whatever Happened (The Birth)" (performed by AZ and RZA; originally from Pieces of a Man , 1998)	Anthony Cruz R. Diggs	RZA	3:38
14.	"Semi-Automatic: Full Rap Metal Jacket" (performed by Inspectah Deck, U-God and Streetlife; originally from High School High: The Soundtrack , 1996)	J. Hunter Lamont Hawkins Patrick Charles R. Diggs	RZA	4:02
15.	"The End" (performed by Ras Kass and RZA; originally from Rasassination , 1998)	John Austin R. Diggs O. Harvey	Easy Mo Bee	4:20
16.	"'96 Recreation (Demo)" (performed by Cappadonna, RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard)	Darryl Hill R. Diggs R. Jones		3:22
Total length:				1:09:14

Notes

• ^{^[a]} signifies an uncredited songwriter
• ^{^[b]} signifies a co-producer

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [6]	80
Dutch Compilation Albums (Compilation Top 30) [7]	24
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [8]	55
US Billboard 200 [9]	25
US Top R&B Albums ( Billboard ) [10]	16

References

1. Farley, Keith. "Wu-Chronicles - Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved December 10, 2020.
2. Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: Album: Wu-Chronicles". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
3. "Wu-Chronicles". NME . September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
4. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 9, 2021). "Various Artists :: Wu-Chronicles – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
5. Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN   978-0-85712-595-8.
6. "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
7. "Dutchcharts.nl – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Wu-Chronicles – RZA Presents The Wu-Chronicles" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
9. "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 10, 1999". Billboard . Retrieved December 10, 2020.
10. "Top R&B Albums". Billboard . Vol. 111, no. 15. April 10, 1999. p. 27. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved December 10, 2020.

External links

• Wu-Chronicles at Discogs (list of releases)