Legend of the Wu-Tang
Greatest hits album by
Wu-Tang Clan
ReleasedOctober 26, 2004
GenreHip-hop
LabelBMG Heritage
Wu-Tang Clan chronology
Disciples of the 36 Chambers: Chapter 1
(2004)		 Legend of the Wu-Tang
(2004)		 8 Diagrams
(2007)

Legend of the Wu-Tang is a compilation album by the Wu-Tang Clan, released in 2004. It is notable for including the rare unedited version of "Protect Ya Neck", a remix of the song "Method Man" with alternate verses, as well as "Shaolin Worldwide", "Sucker M.C.'s" (a Run D.M.C. cover) and "Diesel", three tracks the Wu-Tang produced for soundtracks and compilations. The inside booklet can be unfolded to form a mini-poster of the group. The album was made to further cement Wu Tang Clan's legacy as one of the most influential groups in recent years.[1] The album was also made to not only help introduce new listeners to the group's music but to also satisfy fans of the group as well.[2] Twenty six versions of this album were released worldwide which includes CD's, vinyls, and cassettes[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
NME10/10[5]

Track listing

No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."C.R.E.A.M."Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)4:10
2."Method Man" (Skunk Mix)Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)3:09
3."Protect Ya Neck" (Original, Uncensored Version, also known as the "Bloody Version")Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)5:03
4."Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)3:32
5."Can It Be All So Simple"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)4:11
6."Shame on a Nigga"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)2:54
7."Da Mystery of Chessboxin'"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)4:47
8."Reunited"Wu-Tang Forever5:22
9."It's Yourz"Wu-Tang Forever4:13
10."Triumph" (Feat. CappaDonna)Wu-Tang Forever5:37
11."Gravel Pit"The W4:13
12."Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)"The W3:58
13."Sucker M.C.'s"In tha Beginning...There Was Rap3:44
14."Uzi (Pinky Ring)"Iron Flag5:17
15."Shaolin Worldwide"Next Friday soundtrack4:03
16."Diesel" (Feat. RZA, Method Man, U-God, Raekwon & Ol' Dirty)Soul in the Hole soundtrack5:29

References

  1. ↑ "Wu Tang Clan : Legend Of The Wu-Tang : Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". NME. 2005-09-12. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  2. ↑ Watkins, Grouchy Greg (2004-10-27). "Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  3. ↑ Wu-Tang Clan - Legend Of The Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits, retrieved 2022-04-13
  4. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits – Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  5. ↑ Cashmore, Pete (8 December 2004). "NME Album Reviews - Wu Tang Clan : Legend Of The Wu-Tang : Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits - NME.COM". NME. IPC Media. Retrieved 23 April 2014.


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