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GZA's Beneath the Surface Album Anniversary

GZA's Beneath the Surface Album Anniversary

After appearing on the Wu-Tang Clan's second album, Wu-Tang Forever, GZA released Beneath the Surface in 1999.

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Wu-Tang Clan's 'Wu-Tang Forever' Album Anniversary

Wu-Tang Clan's 'Wu-Tang Forever' Album Anniversary

Hugely anticipated, the album entered the charts at number one - selling over 600,000 copies in its first week alone - and quickly spawned the hit single Triumph.

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Wu-Tang Clan's Protect Ya Neck Single Anniversary

The first Wu-Tang Clan single, the hard-hitting Protect Ya Neck, appeared on their own independent label and became an underground hit. Soon, the record labels were offering them lucrative contracts. The group held out until they landed a deal that would allow each member to record solo albums for whatever label they chose - in essence, each rapper was a free agent.

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Ol' Dirty Bastard's Return to the 36 Chambers Album Anniversary

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Return to the 36 Chambers Album Anniversary

Off the successful launch of Wu-Tang, ODB released his debut solo album, Return to the 36 Chambers.

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Wu-Tang Clan's The W Album Anniversary

Wu-Tang Clan's The W Album Anniversary

The W was released on November 21, 2000. A leaner, more focused collection, The W featured only one track from ODB.

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Ghostface Killah's Bulletproof Wallets Album Anniversary

Ghostface Killah's Bulletproof Wallets Album Anniversary

Ghostface released the heavily R&B-influenced Bulletproof Wallets album, a year after Supreme Clientele on November 20, 2001.

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Method Man's Tical Album Anniversary

Method Man's Tical Album Anniversary

Tical entered the Billboard charts at No. 4 and eventually gained platinum status.

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Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Album Anniversary

Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Album Anniversary

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful; although its financial success wasn't immediate, it was the result of a slow build. C.R.E.A.M., released in early 1994, was the single that put them over the top and won them a devoted following.

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