Wu-Tang Clan have introduced a brand new album ‘Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman’, to be launched for Report Retailer Day 2025.
The legendary hip-hop crew haven’t launched a full-length album since 2017’s The Saga Continues, however that may change on April 12 when a restricted version run of 5000 copies of the brand new report shall be out there in collaborating Report Retailer Day retailers.
It sees Wu-Tang reunite with producer Arithmetic, who has been related to the group since their earliest days, and consists of contributions from all 9 surviving Wu-Tang members, in addition to Kool G Rap, Kurupt and Benny The Butcher.
The album shall be formally credited to ‘Wu-Tang and Arithmetic’, and the producer has stated: “Wu-Tang has all the time been about pushing boundaries – musically, artistically, and culturally. With ‘Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman’, I’m giving followers not simply an album, however a bit of historical past – one thing really considered one of a sort.”
“That is greater than music; it’s innovation, storytelling, and legacy multi function. I’m excited for everybody to listen to the music and see the art work round this album.”
‘Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman’ tracklist:
- ‘Sucker Free Metropolis’ (feat. Kurupt and Ralph McDaniels)
- ‘Mandingo’ (feat. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Technique Man, and Cappadonna)
- ‘Lions Roar (The Lion’s Pit)’ (feat. U-God, Kool G Rap, and The RZA)
- ‘Claudine’ (feat. Technique Man, Ghostface Killah, and Nicole Bus)
- ‘Shaolin Vs. Lama’ (feat. Raekwon and Inspectah Deck)
- ‘Executioners From Shaolin’ (feat. Inspectah Deck, The GZA, and Cappadonna)
- ‘Cleopatra Jones’ (feat. Raekwon and Masta Killa)
- ‘Warriors Two, Cooley Excessive’ (feat. Benny the Butcher and Technique Man)
- ‘Let’s Do It Once more’ (feat. R.J. Payne, 38 Spesh, Willie the Child, and The RZA)
- ‘Dolemite’ (feat. Cappadonna, U-God, and Masta Killa)
- ‘Bother Man (Outro)’ (feat. Kameron Corvet)
- ‘Charleston Blue, Legend of a Fighter’ (feat. Crooked I, Cappadonna, and Nicole Bus)
Earlier at this time (February 6), the total record of releases for Report Retailer Day 2025 was revealed, with unique vinyl from the likes of Oasis, Charli XCX, Fred.. Once more, The Remedy, Gorillaz, Taylor Swift and plenty of extra. See the total record right here.
It’s the 18th version of the occasion, with a whole bunch of unique releases made out there on a first-come-first-served foundation at over 270 unbiased report retailers throughout the UK and in addition to hundreds extra globally. Sam Fender is serving as an RSD ambassador within the UK whereas Put up Malone is taking over the position Stateside.
Wu-Tang, in the meantime, famously launched one single copy of their 2015 album ‘As soon as Upon A Time In Shaolin’. It was purchased by former hedge fund supervisor and ‘pharma-bro’ Martin Shkreli for $2million (£1.4million), who was later sued for illegally livestreaming the album.
He purchased the album below a authorized settlement stipulating that the album couldn’t be commercially exploited till 2103, although it might be performed at listening events.
Shkreli performed clips of the album throughout a livestream in 2017 regardless of the restrictions, then tried to promote the album on eBay – and obtained a suggestion for $1.2million (£940,000), however the sale was by no means accomplished. He was then pressured handy over the album following his conviction for securities fraud, when $7.4million (£5.8m) value of belongings have been seized by a federal courtroom.