Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits

Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits
Greatest hits album by
Wu-Tang Clan
ReleasedOctober 26, 2004
GenreHip-hop
Length69:42
LabelBMG Heritage
Wu-Tang Clan chronology
Disciples of the 36 Chambers: Chapter 1
(2004) 		Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits
(2004) 		8 Diagrams
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
AllHipHop[2]
RapReviews8/10[3]

Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released in 2004. It is notable for including the rare unedited version of "Protect Ya Neck", a remix of the song "Method Man" with alternate verses, as well as "Shaolin Worldwide", "Sucker M.C.'s" (a Run D.M.C. cover) and "Diesel", three tracks the Wu-Tang produced for soundtracks and compilations. The inside booklet can be unfolded to form a mini-poster of the group. The album was made to further cement Wu Tang Clan's legacy as one of the most influential groups in recent years.[4] The album was also made to not only help introduce new listeners to the group's music but to also satisfy fans of the group as well.[2]

The album debuted at number 72 on the Billboard 200 chart. In the United Kingdom, it opened at number 28 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart. In 2018, the album was certified Silver by BPI.[5]

Track listing

Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits track listing
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."C.R.E.A.M."Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)4:10
2."Method Man" (Skunk Mix)Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)3:09
3."Protect Ya Neck" (Bloody Version)Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)5:03
4."Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)3:32
5."Can It Be All So Simple"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)4:11
6."Shame on a Nigga"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)2:54
7."Da Mystery of Chessboxin'"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)4:47
8."Reunited"Wu-Tang Forever5:22
9."It's Yourz"Wu-Tang Forever4:13
10."Triumph" (featuring Cappadonna)Wu-Tang Forever5:37
11."Gravel Pit"The W4:13
12."Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)"The W3:58
13."Sucker M.C.'s"In tha Beginning...There Was Rap3:44
14."Uzi (Pinky Ring)"Iron Flag5:17
15."Shaolin Worldwide"Next Friday soundtrack4:03
16."Diesel" (featuring RZA, Method Man, U-God, Raekwon & Ol' Dirty)Soul in the Hole soundtrack5:29

Charts

Chart performance for Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits
Chart (2004) Peak
position
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[6] 28
US Billboard 200[7] 72

References

  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits – Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b Newman, Jason (27 October 2004). "Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". AllHipHop. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve "Flash" (27 October 2004). "Wu-Tang Clan :: Legend of the Wu-Tang * Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". RapReviews. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  4. ^ Cashmore, Pete (12 September 2005). "Wu Tang Clan : Legend Of The Wu-Tang : Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". NME. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Wu-Tang Clan: Legend of the Wu-Tang - Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Billboard 200 – Week of November 13, 2004". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2024.


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