Wu-Syndicate
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Wu-Syndicate is a group from Virginia
consisting of Joe Mafia, Myalansky (who has named himself after the real life gangster Meyer Lansky
). They were originally called Crime Syndicate but changed their name to Wu-Syndicate when they signed to Wu-Tang Records and became Wu-Tang Clan affiliates
. After debuting on the compilation Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm
in 1998, their self-titled debut album Wu-Syndicate
wwas released in 1999 on both Wu-Tang Records and their own label Slot Time Records. The album was, like most releases from Wu-Tang Clan affiliates during this time, moderately successful in sales. Soon after the release there was a dispute of an unknown origin between the group and Wu-Tang Records and the group briefly changed their name to The Syndicate until 2009 with the release of their second official album Grimlenz.
Joe Mafia released his debut solo album This One
in 2002 and founded his own label called 58 West Diamond Street Records. Napoleon released his first solo album, Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen in 2007. It features The Clipse, Ghostface Killah
and Jim Jones
. Myalansky released his first solo album, Drastic Measures in 2008.
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
consisting of Joe Mafia, Myalansky (who has named himself after the real life gangster Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky , known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a Polish-born American organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the "National Crime Syndicate" in the United States...
). They were originally called Crime Syndicate but changed their name to Wu-Syndicate when they signed to Wu-Tang Records and became Wu-Tang Clan affiliates
Wu-Tang Clan affiliates
The hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan has various "affiliates" which receive support, financial and otherwise, from the Wu-Tang Clan. This is a list of musical groups and producers that are officially affiliated with the group, mostly through the RZA. The association of these affiliates with Wu-Tang...
. After debuting on the compilation Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm
Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm
The 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...
in 1998, their self-titled debut album Wu-Syndicate
Wu-Syndicate (album)
-Track listing:#"Thug War" #"Pointin' Fingers" #"Global Politics" #"VA Cats" #"Metropolis"...
wwas released in 1999 on both Wu-Tang Records and their own label Slot Time Records. The album was, like most releases from Wu-Tang Clan affiliates during this time, moderately successful in sales. Soon after the release there was a dispute of an unknown origin between the group and Wu-Tang Records and the group briefly changed their name to The Syndicate until 2009 with the release of their second official album Grimlenz.
Joe Mafia released his debut solo album This One
This One
This One is the solo debut album by Wu-Syndicate member Joe Mafia.- Track listing :# Intro # R.A.T.S. # Why Ask?# This One# Mafia Style# Showtime# It's All Good# 7 Cities# C.H.I.P.S.# We Ride...
in 2002 and founded his own label called 58 West Diamond Street Records. Napoleon released his first solo album, Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen in 2007. It features The Clipse, 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...
and Jim Jones
Jim Jones (rapper)
Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records...
. Myalansky released his first solo album, Drastic Measures in 2008.
Discography
- Wu-SyndicateWu-Syndicate (album)-Track listing:#"Thug War" #"Pointin' Fingers" #"Global Politics" #"VA Cats" #"Metropolis"...
(1999) - Grimlenz (Digital Album 2009 - Limited Edition 2010)
Solo albums
- Joe Mafia - This OneThis OneThis One is the solo debut album by Wu-Syndicate member Joe Mafia.- Track listing :# Intro # R.A.T.S. # Why Ask?# This One# Mafia Style# Showtime# It's All Good# 7 Cities# C.H.I.P.S.# We Ride...
(2002) - Napoleon - Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen (2007)
- Myalansky - Drastic Measures (2008)