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Raekwon and 50 Cent Kick of Hip Hop Top 10

Posted by Stephen Baldwin on September 29th, 2009

50 CentMTV has compiled their list of the top ten, “Hottest MC’s in the Game,” and they’re releasing each name one by one.
The criteria for the top 10 list are: lyrics, flow, impact, buzz, sales and intangibles. MTV has put together an expert panel of their most educated hip hop critics to rate the current talent and success of today’s top hip hop artists.
Number 10 on the list is Wu-tang Clan member Raekwon (aka Raekwon the chef). While Raekwon’s public exposure has never been particularly high, he is one of the most talented artists in the music industry. His album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.. Part II, released September 8, 2009, was critically acclaimed by all major music and hip hop outlets; debuting at number four on the Billboard 200. This was his fourth solo album along with the numerous Wu Tang albums to which he was an integral asset. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Part II reaches back to those Wu tang roots with raw hip hop verses and classic beats (produced by hip-hop giants RZA, Dr Dre, The Alchemist and Eric Sermon and many others).

Number 9 on the list was hip-hop heavyweight 50 cent. While he hasn’t released an official album since Curtis in 2007, 50 released one of the most impressive mix-tapes of the year, War Angel. The mix-tape showed fans that 50 is still first and foremost dedicated to his musical craft. Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson is in the process right now of completing his fourth studio album, “Before I Self Destruct”. The album was scheduled to be released in late 2008, but instead was re-worked and improved for the new release date of November 17. Like Raekwon, Jackson has the top producers in the music industry working on his album including Dr Dre, Timbaland and Eminem, to name a few.If the recently released track Flight 187 is any indicator of the style of this new album, Jackson’s fans will be pleased. The song has a classic 50 cent flow with a relaxed yet cold-blooded tone.

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Wu-Tang Clan Unites Chess Fans With ‘Wuchess’

Posted by Eva Lam on June 4th, 2008

Love hip-hop? Love chess?

Then ‘Wuchess’ might be the site for you.

RZA, a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, has teamed up with social network ChessPark.com to launch a website aimed at chess enthusiasts who also like hip-hop music.

For a $48 annual fee, Wuchess.com members can play against other subscribers from around the world, battle against the computer, form “chess clans” to see who can accumulate the highest ranking and even check out exhibition matches featuring celebrities, including members of the Wu-Tang Clan.

The website, which went live on Monday, will also debut exclusive hip-hop videos and MP3s.

A portion of Wuchess.com’s revenue will be donated to the scholarship fund of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation, whose mission statement is to use “chess, music and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence.”

Wu-Tang Clan formed in 1991 and released their debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” in 1993.

The album features a track, “Da Mystery of Chessboxin,” which states: “The game of chess is like a swordfight. You must think first, before you move … When it’s properly used, it’s almost invincible.”

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