BOOKS: THE WU TANG MANUAL

RZA unveils the manuscript demystifying and decoding the legend of WU-TANG. "The WU-TANG Manual" is a very insightful and entertaining look inside of the culture of one of hip hop's all time greatest groups. The Wu-Tang Manual unravels the intricate web of core members (RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God & Masta Killa), their warrior codes, numerological systems, and Eastern spiritual ethics that define the Wu-Tang dynasty. Here you'll find the key to Shaolin, to the Nine Rings and to the 36 Chambers, to the eight-point sun and to the rest of the enduring mysteries of Wu-Tang. The manual is divided into four "BOOKS" each with nine "Chambers" (36 Chambers). The Wu-Tang Manual also contains the first official and comprehensive lyrical encyclopedia of the Wu-Tang and RZA's production methods and recording technology. Highly recommended even for the casual fan.

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MOVIES: RZA Releases Trailer for WU-TANG VS. THE GOLDEN PHOENIX

Originally posted at QUIET EARTH:

RZA has finally released a trailer for his kung fu flick Wu Tang vs. The Golden Phoenix. The film, which RZA calls “my homage to the 70’s” has no set theatrical or home video release date. Although the film has been in the making for the past ten years, the trailer was just released to commemorate RZA’s twentieth year in the music industry.

The hip hop icon says he made Golden Phoenix to prove to himself and Hollywood that he could be taken seriously as a director. He had some help from Eli Roth, who is billed as an executive producer for the film. The film also features several kung fu legends like Robert Tai, fight choreographer from the 1978 classic The Five Deadly Venoms. Golden Phoenix was made in the style of 1970’s “Kung Fu Theater” – grainy shots, crazy sound effects and lots of dubbing. RZA is well known for his kung fu obsession; just listen to any Wu-Tang album. Now he’s taken that vast knowledge of the genre to create “a world where everyone fights…and they’re all fighting for one thing – the Wu Tang weapon.”

Read more about his next production, "The Man With The Iron Fists", at the link above.

2010 Rock The Bells Festival features Classic Lineup + MS. LAURYN HILL!

This is THE concert event of the summer! In its 7th year, Rock The Bells is bringing the greats of hip hop onstage to perform their classic albums in their entirety. Hit the link above for all info.