Wu-Tang Clan party invitation and cassette tape

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Identifier: 8136

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Content Description

An early three-song cassette tape by The Wu-Tang Clan, likely distributed at the November 2, 1993 party for their debut studio album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), which would be released the following week on November 9, 1993. The impending release was celebrated with a party and showcase gig at Webster Hall (125 E. 11th St., NYC). A copy of the invitation card to the party (with Stretch Armstrong as DJ) accompanies the cassette. The tape contains the tracks: 1. Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’ Wit; 2. Clan in Da Front; 3. Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber (Part II), all of which appeared on Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). By 1995, the album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and had sold over 2 million copies in the US.

Dates

1993

Creator

Wu-Tang Clan (Musical group) (Organization)

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Biographical / Historical

Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group from New York City, regarded as one of the most influential hip hop groups of all time. They have released four gold and platinum studio albums.

Extent

.05 cubic feet.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

An early three-song cassette tape by The Wu-Tang Clan, likely distributed at the November 2, 1993 party for their debut studio album and a copy of the invitation card to the party (with Stretch Armstrong as DJ).