Legendary Wu-Tang Clan member RZA stops by the AOTS studios to talk about his new book on spiritual philosophy, ‘The Tao of Wu’. Get ready, fans, because you’ll have to read–not listen–for guidance, entertainment and inspiration.

N.A.S.A – Way Down featuring Barbie Hatch, RZA & John Frusciante

To celebrate the highly anticipated release of Afro Samurai: Resurrection, The RZA will be appearing on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson [CBS 12:35 ET/PT] both as the lead panel guest and the music guest tomorrow evening on the album’s release date, Tuesday January 27th. LA based future-soul band and collaborators, Stone Mecca, will back RZA up as his live band to perform the “Afro Season II Open Theme” from the soundtrack followed by a transition directly into, “You Can’t Stop Me Now”, off the critically acclaimed RZA/Bobby Digital album, Digi Snacks, out now.

Afro Samurai: Resurrection is the soundtrack to season two of Spike TV’s critically lauded animated television show and DVD featuring the voice of Samuel L Jackson. The soundtrack hits stores just two days after the series premier, which aired last night, January 25th, and will be quickly followed by a broadcast edition, special 2 disc bonus edition, and director’s cut blu-ray edition DVDs. Also available on January 27th is an Afro Samurai video game for PS3 and Xbox 360 which hit gold status based on pre-orders alone. Each includes the exclusive soundtrack musically produced entirely by Wu Tang Clan’s The RZA who has produced a number of albums for the Wu Tang Clan, its affiliates, and other A list artists that have lead to sales in the millions. He has a successful movie career and as appeared in films with Bill Murray (Coffee & Cigarettes), Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe (American Gangster), Angela Bassett (Gospel Hill), Jude Law & Forest Whitaker (Repossession Mambo), Clive Owens (Derailed). RZA’s also created soundtracks for Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, Afro Samurai, the cult-classic Ghostdog: The Way Of The Samurai and the up and coming Judd Apatow / Seth Rogen flick (Funny People). He’s revolutionized the hip-hop world while simultaneously creating an empire upon it.

RZA’s latest single “Whar” features Ghostface, Kool G Rap, Tash and Mahagony and is already one of the most talked about tracks of the year since hitting digital stores this month. Check out “Whar” and other tracks from the album at WuMusicGroup.com.

RZA as Bobby Digital – Drama video featuring Thea and Monk from the album, Digi Snacks

RAS KASS PREPS “INSTITUTIONALIZED VOL. II” FOR AUGUST 5th RELEASE ON BABYGRANDE RECORDS

One of the most critically acclaimed West Coast emcees of all time, Ras Kass is renowned for his complex lyricism, sharp battle rhymes and witty punchlines.

1996’s debut “Soul On Ice” established Ras as one of the front-runners of the post West Coast gangsta rap movement pioneered by seminal acts such as N.W.A. and nationally popularized by modern day icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & more.

Marrying a hardcore street sensibility with his signature witty wordplay, Ras built a loyal underground core with subsequent albums including 1998’s “Rasassination,” featuring guest appearances by Dr. Dre, Xzibit, Twista & RZA (of Wu-Tang) as well as multiple mixtape releases.

Currently serving time, Ras Kass’ ambition in the face of adversity is on full display with the August 5th bow of “Institutionalized Vol. II.”

Sure to satisfy Ras’ loyal constituency and beyond, “Institutionalized Vol. 2″ is a testament to both Ras’ resilience and the raw skill that underlies his longevity within the ever-changing hip-hop landscape.

WU-TANG AFFILIATES HELL RAZAH AND SHABAZZ: THE HISTORY OF RED HOOK-PART 1 OF A MULTI-PART SERIES

Sunz of Man members and deeply rooted affiliates of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Hell Razah and Shabazz the Disciple are no strangers to the game.

With the July 8th release of “T.H.U.G. Angelz: Welcome To Red Hook Houses,” Razah and Shabazz expose their personal journeys, from their upbringings in the Red Hook housing projects and its significance as a breeding ground for “golden age” hip-hop, to the meetings with RZA, the ensuing Sunz of Man days, up to and through modern day.

Acting as tour guides, part 1 in this candid, multi-part webisode series literally walks us through the projects that Razah & Shabazz called home, rekindling the pain, struggle, ambition and solidarity of this
defining period in hip-hop history.

Watch Part 1 now.

WU-TANG AFFILIATED SUPERGROUP, ALMIGHTY, UNVEIL JULY 22nd DEBUT “ORIGINAL S.I.N. (STRENGTH IN NUMBERS)” ON BABYGRANDE RECORDS

Almighty, the Wu-Tang Clan affiliated supergroup consisting of Wu-Tang affiliates Killah Priest, Bronze Nazareth, C-Rayz Walz, Son One, M-80 & 5-Star, offer their debut collaborative effort: “Original S.I.N.
(Strength in Numbers)” on July 22nd on Babygrande Records.

Featuring appearances from Canibus, Keith Murray, Planet Asia, Warcloud (Holocaust), 60 Second Assassin (of Sunz of Man) and more, along with production by Bronze Nazareth (the RZA) among others, Almighty’s “Original S.I.N.” boasts a talented collective of independent emcees promising to rival such supergroup independent smashes as Army of the Pharaohs, Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture & many more.

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WU-TANG AFFILIATES HELL RAZAH AND SHABAZZ TEAM UP AS T.H.U.G. ANGELZ FOR THE JULY 8th BOW OF WELCOME TO RED HOOK HOUSES ON BABYGRANDE RECORDS

Veteran New York-based and Wu-Tang Clan affiliated emcees Hell Razah and Shabazz the Disciple have teamed up under the “T.H.U.G. Angelz” moniker to unveil their July 8th debut release “Welcome To Red Hook Houses” on renowned indie Babygrande Records.

Best known for their deeply rooted history with The Wu-Tang Clan, including their membership in the seminal Wu-affiliated Sunz of Man, Razah and Shabazz have since appeared on RZA’s classic Gravediggaz LP while 2007 saw Razah’s solo debut with the critically acclaimed “Renaissance Child.”

Now, assuming the roles of tour guides, Razah and Shabazz commit to shining a light on the Red Hook housing projects that served as a creative breeding ground for them and many other independent emcees, and in so doing, the duo illuminate the significance of Brooklyn’s
famed Red Hook Houses in the development of early/mid nineties’ “golden age” hip-hop.

RZA – You Can’t Stop Me Now / Drama video trailer

WU LATINO TO RELEASE FREE MEDIA DOWNLOAD CARDS FEATURING BOBBY DIGITAL (RZA) AND RAEKWON

New York, NY. If you haven’t heard of the Wu-Tang counterpart Wu Latino, you will want to know more right about now. After a few months of deliberations, Wu-Tang Latino [an Urban Latin record label out of NY/LA] has come up with the hottest idea to hit the music scene. On April 25th, the label will be releasing media cards that will be available to an exclusive audience.

The media cards will feature artists from the label’s roster, Fly and Polzino and Rameses for the mainstream lovers, Mangani for the fans of the raw Wu-Tang street spice, exclusive material from our newly formed partnerships with Boyz del Barrio with a fresh Latin R&B sound, and Team Deuce Entertainment artist BURG BRIGANTE. Although just the topping of a huge “cake”, new material from Bobby Digital [The RZA] and Raekwon will also be appearing on the media cards as a bonus download. An additional surprise celebrity guest will be featured on the anticipated download cards and will be announced the last week of April when the label’s first compilation album will also be released.

If you are a huge fan of Wu-Tang, have a passion for Latin flavor, or just cannot wait to hear the fresh new sound of Wu Latino, make sure to cop the album releasing through all major download portals starting April 29th, 08’ and have your eyes open for the free media download cards! “We are about to set a lot of fires with this movement!” Said Rayroq Acosta [owner of the label] Keep your eyes on your computer screens and your ears ready. Wu-Tang Latino is one week away from blowing your mind!