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The Saga Continues (Wu-Tang Clan album)

Wu-Tang Clan · 2017

51 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A gritty blend of East Coast rap and introspective lyrics, echoing the group's legacy while pushing towards contemporary themes.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • thought-provoking lyrical introspection
  • wave-like pacing with skits
  • vibrant storytelling through collaboration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward single tracks
  • seek rapid-fire, high-energy pace

Where this album fits

Themes
street survival stories· East Coast grit· legacy of hip-hop
Career context
Released on January 1, 2017, 'The Saga Continues' marks Wu-Tang Clan's first album since 'A Better Tomorrow' in 2014. The group faced challenges with lineup changes and evolving industry dynamics, yet they remained committed to their roots while exploring new sounds and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors
Nas· Mobb Deep· GZA
Sounds like this from elsewhere
All-Amerikkkan Badass by Joey Bada$$ — Shares introspective lyrics and East Coast grit while addressing contemporary socio-political themes.
The Infamous by Mobb Deep — Captures the same street survival stories and dark, gritty atmosphere characteristic of East Coast hip-hop.
Life Is Good by Nas — Explores legacy and personal narratives with a blend of introspection and East Coast production.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wu‐Tang the Saga Continues Intro 1:31
  • 2 Lesson Learn’d 3:22
  • 3 Fast and Furious 3:42
  • 4 Famous Fighters (skit) 1:20
  • 5 If Time Is Money (Fly Navigation) 3:53
  • 6 Frozen 4:09
  • 7 Berto and the Fiend (skit) 0:45
  • 8 Pearl Harbor 4:58
  • 9 People Say 4:24
  • 10 Family (skit) 1:06
  • 11 Why Why Why 4:00
  • 12 G’d Up 4:24
  • 13 If What You Say Is True 3:55
  • 14 Saga (skit) 0:58
  • 15 Hood Go Bang! 1:32
  • 16 My Only One 4:44
  • 17 Message 2:05
  • 18 The Saga Continues (outro) 0:45

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