This is the definitive biography of rap supergroup and cultural
icons, Wu-Tang Clan (WTC). Heralded as one of the most influential
groups in modern music-hip hop or otherwise-WTC created a rap
dynasty on the strength of seven gold and platinum albums that
launched the careers of such famous rappers as RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty
Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. During
the '90s, they ushered in a hip-hop renaissance, rescuing rap from
the corporate suites and bringing it back to the gritty streets
where it started. In the process they changed the way business was
conducted in an industry known for exploiting artists. Creatively,
Wu-Tang pushed the boundaries of the artform dedicating themselves
to lyrical mastery and sonic innovation, and one would be hard
pressed to find a group who's had a bigger impact on the evolution
of hip hop. S.H. Fernando Jr., a veteran music journalist who spent
a significant amount of time with The Clan during their heyday of
the '90s, has written extensively about the group for such
publications as Rolling Stone, Vibe, and The Source. Over the years
he has built up a formidable Wu-Tang archive that includes pages of
unpublished interviews, videos of the group in action in the
studio, and several notepads of accumulated memories and
observations. Using such exclusive access as well as the wealth of
open-source material, Fernando reconstructs the genesis and
evolution of the group, delving into their unique ideology and
range of influences, and detailing exactly how they changed the
game and established a legacy that continues to this day. The book
provides a startling portrait of overcoming adversity through
self-empowerment and brotherhood, giving us unparalleled insights
into what makes these nine young men from the ghetto tick. While
celebrating the myriad accomplishments of The Clan, the book
doesn't shy away from controversy-we're also privy to stories from
their childhoods in the crack-infested hallways of Staten Island
housing projects, stints in Rikers for gun possession, and
million-dollar contracts that led to recklessness and drug
overdoses (including Ol' Dirty Bastard's untimely death). More than
simply a history of a single group, this book tells the story of a
musical and cultural shift that started on the streets of Shaolin
(Staten Island) and quickly spread around the world. Biographies on
such an influential outfit are surprisingly few, mostly focused on
a single member of the group's story. This book weaves together
interviews from all the Clan members, as well as their friends,
family and collaborators to create a compelling narrative and the
most three-dimensional portrait of Wu-Tang to date. It also puts
The Clan within a social, cultural, and historical perspective to
fully appreciate their impact and understand how they have become
the cultural icons they are today. Unique in its breadth, scope,
and access, From The Streets of Shaolin is a must-have for fans of
WTC and music bios in general.
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