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Hard 2 Earn

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By Stephanie Woods

Wu-Tang’s 36 Chambers Discussion

Torae and Bonsu Thompson of Hard 2 Earn Podcast continue to give insightful thoughts, commendations and personal opinions on relevant music, but this particular discussion held at the ‘legendary’ Billie Holiday Theater based in Brooklyn dated November 27, 2023, has a place in hip hop history, this discussion was based on the 30th. album release of The Wu-Tang’s 36 Chambers.  On deck for a personal discussion around the group dynamic and relationships amongst the Clan was Matty C. the legendary music executive producer and former hip hop journalist.  Matty C was open and honest as he described each member’s personality and noted they were so hard core that most hip-hop heads appreciated something new for the culture and each member demanded respect and each member was treated individually and personally based on their temperament and disposition.  Jokingly Matty confirmed everything the audience heard about Russell Tyrone Jones aka “ODB”-Old Dirty Bastard, Dirt McGirt, Ason, Old Dirty and the name list goes on, but all is true and listening to any Wu-Tang album still gives him ‘goosebumps’.  According to Matty C, the Wu-Tang lead member and founder,  Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, aka ‘The RZA’ was given much respect for forming his own group without a record label. RZA was free to do as he pleased with the group, and this allotted creative freedom and RZA demanded respect. 

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WU-TANG CLAN

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By Nigeria Anderson

Wu-Tang Clan Mics and Men

Wu-Tang Clan four-part documentary, Mics and Men will air on May 10th at 9pm on Showtime television.  The legendary Staten Island Hip-Hop clan is celebrating its 25th anniversary of their debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).  I had the pleasure of sitting in on a discussion about their documentary Mics and Men directed by Sacha Jenkins. The evening filled with moments of remembrance of late beloved Ol Dirty, fond memories of their humble beginnings and some of their greatest achievements. In attendance was RZA, GZA, Inspectah Deck and Cappadonna.  My first time in marketing and promotions, was working with my friend Reg-Reg and guess who was one of our clients. Just a little Key Player trivia. Anyway it was fun to reconnect and see how far we all have come.

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Pop Da Brown Hornet

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By Nigeria Anderson

Pop Da Brown Hornet Returns

Pop Da Brown Hornet (The Brown Bomber)  is a hip-hop enthusiast, writer and performer from Staten Island. Known for notable songs and projects like The Underground Emperor. Brown Hornet has returned with his current release Foreman Mandela. This is his second solo project. In 2017 he released The Emperor and The King with recording artist King Just. A Pioneer figure from Staten Island, Brown Hornet’s reputation for classic hip-hop remains in tact. Maintaining a lyrical mastery as his predecessors such as KRS 1, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim. Formerly a MCA Records recording artist, Brown Hornet rises up out of the clutter of rappers to take his rightful place.

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