Wu-Tang Pulp is a great tribute because it genuinely understands and appreciates its source material. The Wrecking Crew clearly recognize the spirit of the greatest rap group of all time and they put it on display. “Pulp” is right. This is Wu-Tang reimagined by artists looking to make their own statements, not anthologize. It’s definitely not Wu-Tang for Dummies, that’s for sure — absent are renditions of “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Chessboxin'”.
For an impression of the exact opposite of this approach, check out Rapsody’s “Black Diamonds”, where 9th Wonder’s artist scores an appearance from Raekwon and they use it as a reason to force extremely pedantic Wu-Tang references.
Is it time for a Wu-Tang tribute? I think so. We’re far enough removed from the glory days that we’re figuring out how to remember the Wu. Hip-hop moves fast, too. I except The Wrecking Crew will have Dipset Pulp for us by March.
Check out choice cuts from Wu-Tang Pulp below and grab the entire thing here. Note to self: Ethel Cee is dope.
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