Supreme Clientele
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Supreme Clientele is the second studio album
of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan
member Ghostface Killah
, released January 25, 2000 on Epic Records
. The album was recorded at several studios in New York
and Florida
, with the sessions taking place in 1999. Similar to Ghostface's debut album Ironman
, Supreme Clientele showcases his signature up-tempo, stream-of-consciousness rhyme style. The album features guest appearances from RZA
, Raekwon
, GZA
, Method Man
, Cappadonna
, Redman, U-God
, and Masta Killa
, among others. Recently a sequel was announced to be released entitled "Supreme Clientele Presents Blue & Cream: The Walley Era".
Upon its release, Supreme Clientele received strong reviews from most music critics, and was the most acclaimed of all of the second generation solo Wu-Tang albums. It debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200
chart, and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
chart, while selling 134,000 copies in its first week. On March 8, 2000, the album was certified Gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA).
, however, Ghostface Killah was incarcerated under charges stemming from a 1995 attempted robbery. During this time, the entire Wu-Tang Clan recorded "Iron Vacation" for future use on Supreme Clientele, but opted not to use it and it has remained unreleased.
Similar to all second-generation Wu-Tang solo albums, Supreme Clientele was not produced
entirely by The RZA
. Wu-Tang producers
, and lesser known producers contributed to the majority of the album's production, with RZA producing six tracks. RZA, however, did oversee the overall production and mixing, being credited as executive producer along with Ghostface Killah. This is attributed as the reason for the album having a "cohesive" sound despite beats coming from multiple producers.
There are several differences between the Canadian and US releases of Supreme Clientele, mostly due to clearance issues. The US release has a different "Ghost Deini", reimagined by the RZA, due to clearance issues. "Wise (In the Rain)", which during recording had Ghostface crying because of the emotional lyrics, was left off entirely.
The album contained an insult toward then-up-and-coming 50 Cent
. In the "Clyde Smith" skit, Wu-tang member Raekwon
, with the use of voice distortion, plays the role of a man named Clyde Smith. Clyde Smith addresses 50 Cent and his 1999 song "How to Rob," in which 50 Cent rhymes about how he will rob many popular music artists, including several Wu-Tang Clan
members. The skit drew a response from 50 Cent, who later replied to Wu-Tang in an underground mixtape freestyle.
of G-Unit
would later bring the topic back to the surface in 2006, however, in an interview with Rhapsody Music, Ghostface responded with:
, Supreme Clientele proves Ghost's worthiness of the Ironman moniker by deftly overcoming trendiness to produce an authentic sound in hip-hop's age of bland parity ... While the album is complete and characteristically Wu-sounding, each track is distinctive lyrically, thematically, and sonically. Ghostface's Supreme Clientele is a step toward the Wu-Tang Clan's ascent from the ashes of their fallen kingdom. The once slumbering Wu-Tang strikes again." Mike Pace from PopMatters
gave the album a 9 out of 10 rating, and stated "The (Wu-Tang) Clan has taken its share of blows from critics and fans alike who claim that the magic of the first few Wu releases has yet to be recaptured. However, the hype surrounding Ghostface’s latest Supreme Clientele is well deserved, seeing as that the majority of the tracks deliver like the Mailman Karl Malone
doesn’t on Sunday. Aside from the occasional aggravating skit that drones on for too long, the album is chockfull of spit-polished Wu-isms and catchy-as-hell beats."
In contrast, Craig Seymour from Entertainment Weekly
gave the album a C rating and wrote negatively of its skits and long length. In his review for USA Today
, Steve Jones gave Supreme Clientele 3 out of 4 stars and described it as a "brooding mix of lyrically dense and sonically diverse tracks." Alternative Press, however, gave it 5 out of 5 stars, and commented "From the opening minutes of this all-uptempo, all-sorta-dissonant wild ride, it shows and proves a minutely detailed, if largely abstract, document of a unique black artist's emotional life." The Source
magazine rated it 4½ out of 5 mics, and stated "An A+ record in Wu fashion. Arguably as entertaining as his debut Ironman
. With appearances by just about every important Wu figure, the album is a Wu album in the Wu-est sense."
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
member Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
, released January 25, 2000 on Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
. The album was recorded at several studios in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, with the sessions taking place in 1999. Similar to Ghostface's debut album Ironman
Ironman (album)
Ironman is the solo debut album by American hip hop artist and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released October 29, 1996, on Epic Records...
, Supreme Clientele showcases his signature up-tempo, stream-of-consciousness rhyme style. The album features guest appearances from RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
, Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
, GZA
GZA
Gary Grice , better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American hip hop artist and founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. He has also appeared on his fellow clan members' solo projects and has maintained a successful solo career...
, Method Man
Method Man
Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
, Cappadonna
Cappadonna
Darryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:...
, Redman, U-God
U-God
Lamont Hawkins , better known as U-God , is an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He has been with the group since its inception, and is known for having a deep, rhythmic flow that can alternate between being gruff or smooth...
, and Masta Killa
Masta Killa
Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
, among others. Recently a sequel was announced to be released entitled "Supreme Clientele Presents Blue & Cream: The Walley Era".
Upon its release, Supreme Clientele received strong reviews from most music critics, and was the most acclaimed of all of the second generation solo Wu-Tang albums. It debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart, and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
chart, while selling 134,000 copies in its first week. On March 8, 2000, the album was certified Gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
(RIAA).
Background
Supreme Clientele was initially scheduled to be recorded after Wu-Tang ForeverWu-Tang Forever
Wu-Tang Forever is the second studio album of American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released June 3, 1997 on Loud/RCA Records in the United States. Pressed as a double album, it was released after a long run of successful solo projects from various members of the group, and serves as the follow-up...
, however, Ghostface Killah was incarcerated under charges stemming from a 1995 attempted robbery. During this time, the entire Wu-Tang Clan recorded "Iron Vacation" for future use on Supreme Clientele, but opted not to use it and it has remained unreleased.
Similar to all second-generation Wu-Tang solo albums, Supreme Clientele was not produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
entirely by The RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
. Wu-Tang producers
Wu-Elements
-Conception :The Wu-Elements are a production team closely affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan. A loosely-knit group, it consists of five producers who typically support main producer RZA in handling production duties for Wu-Tang group, solo and affiliate releases...
, and lesser known producers contributed to the majority of the album's production, with RZA producing six tracks. RZA, however, did oversee the overall production and mixing, being credited as executive producer along with Ghostface Killah. This is attributed as the reason for the album having a "cohesive" sound despite beats coming from multiple producers.
There are several differences between the Canadian and US releases of Supreme Clientele, mostly due to clearance issues. The US release has a different "Ghost Deini", reimagined by the RZA, due to clearance issues. "Wise (In the Rain)", which during recording had Ghostface crying because of the emotional lyrics, was left off entirely.
The album contained an insult toward then-up-and-coming 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
. In the "Clyde Smith" skit, Wu-tang member Raekwon
Raekwon
Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
, with the use of voice distortion, plays the role of a man named Clyde Smith. Clyde Smith addresses 50 Cent and his 1999 song "How to Rob," in which 50 Cent rhymes about how he will rob many popular music artists, including several Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
members. The skit drew a response from 50 Cent, who later replied to Wu-Tang in an underground mixtape freestyle.
Controversy
In 2004, Lord Superb, formerly of Raekwon's American Cream Team and a collaborator of Ghostface's, made claims that he had "ghostwritten" the entire album of Supreme Clientele. Superb has admitted to writing Ghostface a verse on the previously unreleased GoodTimes Pt. II. Tony YayoTony Yayo
Marvin Bernard , better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is a Haitian American rapper and member of the hip hop group G-Unit...
of G-Unit
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
would later bring the topic back to the surface in 2006, however, in an interview with Rhapsody Music, Ghostface responded with:
Reception
Upon release, Supreme Clientele received positive reviews from most music critics, with many lauding it as the greatest solo Wu-Tang album of its era. Blockspot from Vibe commented "Mixed reviews of recent solo offerings from Clan members have some doubters whispering their speculation of Wu's demise. Fortunately, Ghost saves the day with the naysayer-silencing Supreme Clientele. Championing the cause of Wu dominance, Supreme Clientele exemplifies Ghost's lyrical dexterity. While his thunderous light-speed delivery hasn't changed much, his jagged wordplay is at its zenith." Allmusic's M.F. DiBella rated the album 4½ out of 5 stars, and stated in his review "Most of the members of rap's Roman Empire, the Wu-Tang Clan, experienced sophomore slumps with their second solo releases, whether artistically or commercially. The second offerings featured some of the old Wu magic, but not enough to warrant a claim to their once total mastery of the rap game. Just as the Wu empire appeared to be crumbling, along came the second installment from the Clan's spitfire element, Ghostface Killah. Every bit as good as his first releaseIronman (album)
Ironman is the solo debut album by American hip hop artist and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released October 29, 1996, on Epic Records...
, Supreme Clientele proves Ghost's worthiness of the Ironman moniker by deftly overcoming trendiness to produce an authentic sound in hip-hop's age of bland parity ... While the album is complete and characteristically Wu-sounding, each track is distinctive lyrically, thematically, and sonically. Ghostface's Supreme Clientele is a step toward the Wu-Tang Clan's ascent from the ashes of their fallen kingdom. The once slumbering Wu-Tang strikes again." Mike Pace from PopMatters
PopMatters
PopMatters is an international webzine of cultural criticism that covers many aspects of popular culture. PopMatters publishes reviews, interviews, and detailed essays on most cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, films, books, video games, comics, sports, theater,...
gave the album a 9 out of 10 rating, and stated "The (Wu-Tang) Clan has taken its share of blows from critics and fans alike who claim that the magic of the first few Wu releases has yet to be recaptured. However, the hype surrounding Ghostface’s latest Supreme Clientele is well deserved, seeing as that the majority of the tracks deliver like the Mailman Karl Malone
Karl Malone
Karl Anthony Malone , nicknamed "The Mailman", is a retired American professional basketball power forward who spent the majority of his career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association . Malone spent his first 18 seasons with the Jazz and formed a formidable duo with his teammate...
doesn’t on Sunday. Aside from the occasional aggravating skit that drones on for too long, the album is chockfull of spit-polished Wu-isms and catchy-as-hell beats."
In contrast, Craig Seymour from Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
gave the album a C rating and wrote negatively of its skits and long length. In his review for USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
, Steve Jones gave Supreme Clientele 3 out of 4 stars and described it as a "brooding mix of lyrically dense and sonically diverse tracks." Alternative Press, however, gave it 5 out of 5 stars, and commented "From the opening minutes of this all-uptempo, all-sorta-dissonant wild ride, it shows and proves a minutely detailed, if largely abstract, document of a unique black artist's emotional life." The Source
The Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
magazine rated it 4½ out of 5 mics, and stated "An A+ record in Wu fashion. Arguably as entertaining as his debut Ironman
Ironman (album)
Ironman is the solo debut album by American hip hop artist and Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, released October 29, 1996, on Epic Records...
. With appearances by just about every important Wu figure, the album is a Wu album in the Wu-est sense."
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Sample(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | 0:46 | ||
| 2 | "Nutmeg" (feat. RZA RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost... ) |
Black Moes-Art |
|
4:25 |
| 3 | "One" | Juju The Beatnuts The Beatnuts are a New York-based hip hop group and production duo from Queens, New York City. Its current members are JuJu and Psycho Les. JuJu is Dominican American from Corona and Psycho Les is a Colombian American from Jackson Heights... |
|
3:46 |
| 4 | "Saturday Nite" | Carlos Broady The Hitmen (production team) The Hitmen is a production team formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs to produce hip hop and R&B records for his Bad Boy label's recording artists. Because of its great success, the group has also been hired for projects outside of Bad Boy-Production:... |
Lamont Dozier Lamont Herbert Dozier is an American songwriter and record producer, born in Detroit, Michigan. Dozier has either co-written or produced several US Billboard #1 hits.-Career:... |
1:39 |
| 5 | "Ghost Deini" (feat. Superb) | The Blaqesmiths (Intl. Version) RZA RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost... (US Version) |
Michael Masser Michael Masser , a former stockbroker, is a composer and producer of popular music. He attended the University of Illinois College of Law, but left to pursue his interest in music... |
4:05 |
| 6 | "Apollo Kids" (feat. Raekwon Raekwon Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with... ) |
Hassan |
Solomon Burke Solomon Burke was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People. Burke was known as "King Solomon", the "King of Rock 'n' Soul", and as the "Bishop of Soul", and described as "the Muhammad Ali of soul", and as "the most... |
3:54 |
| 7 | "The Grain" (feat. RZA) | RZA RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost... |
Rufus Thomas Rufus Thomas, Jr. was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian fromMemphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the... Rufus Thomas Rufus Thomas, Jr. was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian fromMemphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the... |
2:34 |
| 8 | "Buck 50" (feat. Method Man Method Man Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man... , Cappadonna Cappadonna Darryl Hill best known by his stage name Cappadonna, is an American rapper and oftentimes member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He is also a member of rap duo Wu South, along with Ratchet Rush.-Biography:... , Redman) |
RZA |
Baby Huey (singer) Baby Huey was an American rock and soul singer, born in Richmond, Indiana. He was the frontman for the band Baby Huey & The Babysitters, whose single LP for Curtom Records in 1971 was influential in the development of hip hop music.-Biography:A native of Richmond, Indiana, James Ramey moved to... |
4:02 |
| 9 | "Mighty Healthy" | Mathematics Mathematics (producer) Mathematics, also known as Allah Mathematics, is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan. As well as producing many tracks for the Wu-Tang Clan and for its solo and affiliate projects, Math has released two solo albums.-Biography:Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York Mathematics was... |
The Sylvers The Sylvers were a popular R&B/soul and disco family group during the 1970s. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, the family would later relocate to Watts, California.- Beginnings :... Funky President "Funky President " is a funk song by James Brown. Released as a single in 1974, it charted #4 R&B. It also appeared on the album Reality. According to Brown the "funky president" of the song's title was meant to refer to U.S... " by James Brown James Brown James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr... Biz Markie Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989... |
3:21 |
| 10 | "Woodrow the Base Head" (skit) |
Parliament (band) Parliament was a funk band most prominent during the 1970s. It and its sister act Funkadelic, both led by George Clinton, began the funk music culture of that decade.-History:... |
3:04 | |
| 11 | "Stay True" (feat. 60 Second Assassin) | Inspectah Deck Inspectah Deck Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... |
David Axelrod (musician) David Axelrod is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.-Biography:... Inspectah Deck Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... |
1:39 |
| 12 | "We Made It" (feat. Superb, Chip Banks, Hell Razah Hell Razah Hell Razah is an American rapper, best known as a member of Sunz of Man, an early affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan... ) |
Carlos Broady |
Syl Johnson Syl Johnson is an American blues and soul singer and record producer.-Biography:Born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States, Johnson sang and played with blues artists Magic Sam, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and Howlin' Wolf in the 1950s, before recording with Jimmy Reed... |
4:37 |
| 13 | "Stroke of Death" (feat. Solomon Childs, RZA) | RZA |
|
1:56 |
| 14 | "Iron's Theme - Intermission" (Intermission) | RZA |
Gap Mangione Gaspare "Gap" Mangione is a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader from Rochester, New York, United States.Born and raised in Rochester, Mangione's younger brother is Grammy-winning flugelhornist Chuck Mangione. Members of a music-loving family, both Gap and Chuck took up instruments... |
1:30 |
| 15 | "Malcolm" | Choo the Specializt |
Isaac Hayes Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the... Malcolm X Malcolm X , born Malcolm Little and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz , was an African American Muslim minister and human rights activist. To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the rights of African Americans, a man who indicted white America in the harshest terms for its... 's "After the Bombing" speech |
4:15 |
| 16 | "Who Would You Fuck" |
Bob Azzam Bob Azzam was a Lebanese singer. With his international hit song "Mustapha", Azzam achieved success in France in the 1960s. The track peaked at #23 in the UK Singles Chart, spending fourteen weeks in that chart... |
2:44 | |
| 17 | "Child's Play" | RZA |
George Jackson - People :* George Jackson , American MLB player from 1911–1913* George Jackson , U.S. Black Panther, prisoner, and author* George Jackson , English botanist... George Jackson - People :* George Jackson , American MLB player from 1911–1913* George Jackson , U.S. Black Panther, prisoner, and author* George Jackson , English botanist... Mountain (band) Mountain is an American hard rock band that formed in Long Island, New York in 1969. Originally comprising vocalist and guitarist Leslie West, bassist Felix Pappalardi and drummer N. D. Smart, the band broke up in 1972 before reuniting in 1974 and remaining active until today... |
3:33 |
| 18 | "Cherchez LaGhost Cherchez LaGhost "Cherchez LaGhost" is a song from Supreme Clientele, the second album by rapper Ghostface Killah, and features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member U-God and singer Goldie.It was released as the album's second single, with an accompanying music video.... " (feat. U-God U-God Lamont Hawkins , better known as U-God , is an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He has been with the group since its inception, and is known for having a deep, rhythmic flow that can alternate between being gruff or smooth... ) |
Carlos Bess |
Cherchez La Femme "Cherchez La Femme" is a song that was written and performed by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band with lead vocals by Cory Daye in 1976. It was later featured in the 1998 film, 54... " by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band was a big band and swing influenced disco band, formed in the Bronx, New York. They are best known for their #1 US dance hit, "Cherchez La Femme"/C'est si bon, from their self-titled debut album.... |
3:11 |
| 19 | "Wu Banga 101" (feat. GZA GZA Gary Grice , better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American hip hop artist and founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. He has also appeared on his fellow clan members' solo projects and has maintained a successful solo career... , Raekwon, Cappadonna, Masta Killa Masta Killa Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... ) |
Mathematics |
Gladys Knight & the Pips Gladys Knight & The Pips were an R&B/soul family musical act from Atlanta, Georgia, active from 1953 to 1989. The group was best known for their string of hit singles on Motown's "Soul" record label and Buddah Records from 1967 to 1975, including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Midnight... |
4:23 |
| 20 | "Clyde Smith" (skit) (feat. Raekwon) | 2:40 | ||
| 21 | "Iron's Theme - Conclusion" (Conclusion) |
|
1:58 |
- Original version of "Ghost Deini" contained a sample which was refused clearance. An early version found its way onto an album sampler. The beat was used earlier on the track "Bastards" Ruthless Bastards which can be found on the album Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The SwarmWu-Tang Killa Bees: The SwarmThe Swarm is a 1998 album by the Wu-Tang Killa Bees which is made up of various artists affiliated with or part of the Wu-Tang Clan.- Track listing :- Personnel :* Sherin Baday – Production Coordination, Art Direction* J. Brand – Producer...
.
Personnel
- Ghostface Killah - performer, arranger, executive producer
- RZA - performer, producer, engineer, executive producer, mixing, arranger
- Raekwon - performer
- Cappadonna - performer
- Method man - performer
- Redman - performer
- GZA - performer
- U-God - performer
- Masta Killa - performer
- 60 Second Assassin - performer
- T.M.F. - performer
- Hell Razah - performer
- Superb - performer
- Chip banks - performer
- Solomon Childs - performer
- The Dramatics - backing vocals
- Raymond Johnson - vocals
- David Brandon - snare drums
- Carl Robinson - guitar, string engineer
- Dennis Coffey - guitar
- Rudy Robinson - keyboards, rhythm arrangements
- Johnny Allen - string Arrangements
- Mathematics - producer
- Carlos "6 July" Broady - producer, mixing
- Inspectah Deck - producer
- Juju - producer
- Black Moes-Art - producer
- Choo the Specializt - producer
- Carlos Bess - producer, mixing
- Hassan - producer
- The Blaquesmiths - producer
- Tony Prendatt - engineer, mixing
- Jose "Choco" Reynoso - engineer, mixing
- gabe Chiesa - engineer
- Mike Grayson - engineer
- Nolan "Dr. No" Moffitte - engineer
- Kenny Ortíz - engineer
- Chris Athens - mastering
- Brian Freeman - art direction
- John Carr - art direction
- Michael Lavine - photography
Album
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 2 |
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
7 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
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Hot R&B |
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| 1999 | "Apollo Kids" | — | 32 | — |
| 2000 | "Cherchez LaGhost Cherchez LaGhost "Cherchez LaGhost" is a song from Supreme Clientele, the second album by rapper Ghostface Killah, and features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member U-God and singer Goldie.It was released as the album's second single, with an accompanying music video.... " |
98 | 3 | 42 |
Accolades
- The information regarding accolades is adapted from acclaimedmusic.net,except for lists with additional sources.
- (*) signifies unordered lists
| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addicted to Noise Addicted to Noise Addicted to Noise was an online music magazine in the early days of the World Wide Web. Founded by ex-Rolling Stone editor and writer Michael Goldberg and online music pioneer Jon Luini, it published its first issue in January 1995 and was the first online magazine to include audio samples along... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Albums of the Year | 2000 | 23 |
| Alternative Press | Albums of the Year | 2000 | 14 | |
| Complex | The Top 100 Albums of the '00s | 2009 | 8 | |
| Hip-Hop Connection | United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
The 100 Greatest Rap Albums 1995-2005 | 2005 | 2 |
| NME NME The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles... |
Albums of the Year | 2000 | 36 | |
| Pitchfork Media Pitchfork Media Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock... |
United States | The 100 Best Albums of 2000-2004 | 2005 | 19 |
| The 200 Best Albums of the 2000s | 2009 | 11 | ||
| Playground | Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
The 200 Best Albums of the '00s | 2009 | 10 |
| Rhapsody Rhapsody (online music service) Rhapsody is an online music store subscription service, launched in December 2001, and available in the United States only. On April 6, 2010, Rhapsody officially declared its independence from RealNetworks. Downloaded files come with restrictions on their use, enforced by Helix, Rhapsody's version... |
United States | Hip-Hop's Best Albums of the Decade | 2009 | 2 |
| Rock de Lux | Spain | The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s | 2009 | 24 |
| Rolling Stone Rolling Stone Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J... |
United States | Top 25 Hip-Hop Albums Ever (by Chris Rock Chris Rock Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director. He was voted in the US as the 5th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central... ) |
2005 | 14 |
| Top 50 Albums of 2000 | 2001 | * | ||
| Spin Spin (magazine) Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard... |
Albums of the Year | 2000 | 11 | |
| Stylus Magazine Stylus Magazine Stylus Magazine was an online music and film magazine launched in 2002. It featured long-form music journalism, four daily music reviews, movie reviews, a number of different podcasts, an MP3 blog, and a text blog.... |
The 50 Best Albums of 2000-2004 | 2005 | 8 | |
| Top 101-200 Albums of All time | 2004 | 179 | ||
| Vibe | Top 10 Rap Albums | 2002 | 10 | |
| The Village Voice The Village Voice The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City... |
Albums of the Year | 2000 | 14 | |
| The Wire The Wire (magazine) The Wire is a British avant garde music magazine, founded in 1982 by jazz promoter Anthony Wood and journalist Chrissie Murray. The magazine initially concentrated on contemporary jazz and improvised music, but branched out in the early 1990s to various types of experimental music... |
50 Records Of The Year | 2001 | * | |
External links
- Supreme Clientele at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...
- Article at SpinSpin (magazine)Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
- Accolades at acclaimedmusic.net