Author Archives: spiritequality

Raekwon Rocks Verizon’s “Above The Rim” Concert In NYC

Posted on February 18, 2015 by spiritequality

NBA All-Star Weekend in New York City was a blessing for hip-hop fans looking for dope live performances. In the clip above, Raekwon rocks classic Enter The Wu-Tang cut “C.R.E.A.M.” (doing Inspectah Deck and Meth’s parts himself), backed by a … Continue reading →

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Rza Flips Verbal Intercourse Beat Into Soulful Jam For Swedish Singer Snoh Aalegro

Posted on February 12, 2015 by spiritequality

There is only a taste of the famous break most associated with “Verbal Intercourse” in the intro and breakdown of this Rza-produced track (“Emotional”) by Swedish-Iranian singer Snoh Aalegro, but it should be enough to induce an instant head nod … Continue reading →

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Wu-Tang Fans Slap Fire Out of Heckler at a @GhostfaceKillah Show (video)

Posted on February 5, 2015 by spiritequality

Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothing to f–k with. Neither are their fans. Disrespect a Wu member at a Wu show at your own risk. I thought this was already a well-established fact.

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.@Raekwon chops it up with Nitecap’s @IAmPeterBailey on Hip-Hop Culture

Posted on February 4, 2015 by spiritequality

Raekwon gets to speak for a solid half hour on his thoughts on hip-hop culture with Peter Bailey of “Nitecap,” including touching briefly on his classic debut album, “Only Built For Cuban Linx” (which is on sale on CD for … Continue reading →

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Throwback Video: @Rza In The Lab In 2012 Working On Afro Samurai Score

Posted on February 4, 2015 by spiritequality

Rza’s musical ability is unquestionable. And he learns new instruments every day.

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Raekwon and Ghostface Announce Cuban Linx Documentary

Posted on January 27, 2015 by spiritequality

This year, the Purple Tape turns 20! In honor of the 20th anniversary of “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx,” Raekwon and Ghostface recently announced that a documentary focused on the making of that legendary album will be coming soon. They … Continue reading →

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DMX Gives The Utmost Respect To Wu, Live On Stage With Ghost and Raekwon

Posted on January 16, 2015 by spiritequality

While repeatedly (and profanely) emphasizing that his love for Wu is strictly heterosexual/platonic, DMX gives props to Wu as only he can, live on stage with Ghost and Raekwon.

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Special Shoutout to Cappadonna for Supporting my Wu Book!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by spiritequality

Much love to Cappadonna for supporting my Wu book “Enter The Wu-Tang: How Nine Men Changed Hip-Hop Forever.” Had a lot of fun at the Rock-n-Roll Hotel show where Cappa performed (along with stellar sets from opening acts Far Exp … Continue reading →

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Throwback: @GhostfaceKillah featuring @KandiseSprings video with the @BKBMG cameo

Posted on January 10, 2015 by spiritequality

Like every Ghostface relationship song, this one remains timeless. A live performance of this track on The Tonight Show can be viewed here.      

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Ghostface and MF Doom Re-Connect Over BadBadNotGood Live Instrumental Background

Posted on January 9, 2015 by spiritequality

Here’s something to get your taste buds whetted for that #DoomStarks project later this year: Ghostface and BadBadNotGood just released a cut called “Ray Gun” featuring MF Doom. Listen above! “Ray Gun” is the lead single for Ghostface and BadBadNotGood’s … Continue reading →

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