Uncontrolled Substance
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Uncontrolled Substance is the solo debut album by rapper, and Wu-Tang Clan
member Inspectah Deck
. Originally slated for release in 1995, the record was indefinitely postponed after a flood destroyed over 100 beats in RZA
's basement, including his original productions for the album. Eventually released four years later, Uncontrolled Substance received mostly positive reviews, and is Inspectah Deck's most critically acclaimed album to date. The album features Wu-Tang mainstays U-God
and Masta Killa
, and appearances from lesser-known affiliates Street Life
, Killa Sin
, and LA the Darkman
. A music video was made for the song Word on the Street. The album's liner notes state that it is dedicated to Inspectah Deck's late father, Frank Hunter.
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
member Inspectah Deck
Inspectah Deck
Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
. Originally slated for release in 1995, the record was indefinitely postponed after a flood destroyed over 100 beats in RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
's basement, including his original productions for the album. Eventually released four years later, Uncontrolled Substance received mostly positive reviews, and is Inspectah Deck's most critically acclaimed album to date. The album features Wu-Tang mainstays U-God
U-God
Lamont Hawkins , better known as U-God , is an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He has been with the group since its inception, and is known for having a deep, rhythmic flow that can alternate between being gruff or smooth...
and Masta Killa
Masta Killa
Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan...
, and appearances from lesser-known affiliates Street Life
Streetlife (rapper)
Patrick Charles, better known by the stage name Streetlife, is a hip hop artist who is a close associate of the Wu-Tang Clan, particularly of Method Man. He was born in the Bronx, moved to Houston, Texas, and later moved to Staten Island where he grew up....
, Killa Sin
Killa Sin
Killa Sin is considered the best-known member of Killarmy and is regarded as one of the most skilled Wu-Tang Clan affiliates.- Biography :Killa Sin has appeared on gold and platinum selling albums from members of the Wu-Tang Clan, on movie soundtracks such as Soul in the Hole and ONYX's Shut 'Em...
, and LA the Darkman
La the Darkman
As a teenager in New York City, the Crown Heights, Brooklyn-bred emcee born Lason Jackson negotiated his first deal just as he was finishing high school...
. A music video was made for the song Word on the Street. The album's liner notes state that it is dedicated to Inspectah Deck's late father, Frank Hunter.
Track listing
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| 1 | "Intro" | 2:01 | Inspectah Deck Inspectah Deck Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... |
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Wu-Tang Clan The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group... |
| 2 | "Movas & Shakers" | 4:33 | RZA RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost... |
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| 3 | "9th Chamber" | 2:51 | 4th Disciple 4th Disciple Selwin Bougard, now known as El-Divine Amir Bey, better known by his stage name 4th Disciple, is a hip hop producer and engineer who was one of the founding members of Killarmy and one of the best-known Wu-Tang-affiliated producers.- Biography :... |
La the Darkman As a teenager in New York City, the Crown Heights, Brooklyn-bred emcee born Lason Jackson negotiated his first deal just as he was finishing high school... Killa Sin Killa Sin is considered the best-known member of Killarmy and is regarded as one of the most skilled Wu-Tang Clan affiliates.- Biography :Killa Sin has appeared on gold and platinum selling albums from members of the Wu-Tang Clan, on movie soundtracks such as Soul in the Hole and ONYX's Shut 'Em... Streetlife (rapper) Patrick Charles, better known by the stage name Streetlife, is a hip hop artist who is a close associate of the Wu-Tang Clan, particularly of Method Man. He was born in the Bronx, moved to Houston, Texas, and later moved to Staten Island where he grew up.... |
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| 4 | "Uncontrolled Substance" | 4:50 | Mathematics Mathematics (producer) Mathematics, also known as Allah Mathematics, is a hip hop producer and DJ for the Wu-Tang Clan. As well as producing many tracks for the Wu-Tang Clan and for its solo and affiliate projects, Math has released two solo albums.-Biography:Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York Mathematics was... |
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| 5 | "Femme Fatale" | 3:06 | Inspectah Deck |
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| 6 | "The Grand Prix" | 4:43 | 4th Disciple |
U-God Lamont Hawkins , better known as U-God , is an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He has been with the group since its inception, and is known for having a deep, rhythmic flow that can alternate between being gruff or smooth... |
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| 7 | "Forget Me Not" | 3:50 | V.I.C. |
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Esther Williams Esther Jane Williams is a retired American competitive swimmer and MGM movie star.Williams set multiple national and regional swimming records in her late teens as part of the Los Angeles Athletic Club swim team... |
| 8 | "Longevity" | 4:40 | True Master True Master True Master is an American hip-hop producer and very occasional rapper. He is closely affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan and an original member of its production team, sometimes referred to as Wu-Elements. He derives his rap nom de plume from the martial arts movie of the same name... |
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| 9 | "Word on the Street" | 3:44 | Inspectah Deck |
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Ernie Hines Ernie Hines is an American Soul musician. Hines was born in Mississippi in 1938. Educated in gospel, he soon learned to play guitar and he played with everyone from Slim Harpo to Clyde McPhatter... |
| 10 | "Elevation" | 3:15 | Inspectah Deck |
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David Axelrod (musician) David Axelrod is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.-Biography:... Lauryn Hill Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.Early in her career, she established her reputation as a member of the Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of... |
| 11 | "Lovin' You" | 2:36 | True Master |
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| 12 | "Trouble Man" | 5:05 | Pete Rock Pete Rock Peter Phillips , better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth... |
Vinia Mojica Vinia Mojica is a singer from Queens, New York, best known for her collaborations with the Native Tongues collective and other hip hop artists.... |
Curtis Mayfield Curtis Lee Mayfield was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer.He is best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's and for composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly, Mayfield is highly... Isaac Hayes Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the... Mountain (band) Mountain is an American hard rock band that formed in Long Island, New York in 1969. Originally comprising vocalist and guitarist Leslie West, bassist Felix Pappalardi and drummer N. D. Smart, the band broke up in 1972 before reuniting in 1974 and remaining active until today... |
| 13 | "R.E.C. Room" | 3:16 | True Master |
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| 14 | "Friction" | 3:36 | RZA |
Masta Killa Jamel Arief , better known as Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... |
Ann Peebles Ann Peebles is an African American singer-songwriter who gained celebrity for her Memphis soul albums of the 1970s on the Hi Records label... |
| 15 | "Hyperdermix" | 4:52 | Inspectah Deck |
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Raekwon Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with... |
| 16 | "Show N Prove" | 4:08 | The Blaquesmiths |
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The Dramatics The Dramatics are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1962. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs "In the Rain" and "Whatcha See is Whatcha Get", both of which were #1 R&B and Top 10 Pop hits.-Career:The Dramatics originally formed in 1962 recording as the... |
| 17 | "The Cause" | 4:35 | Inspectah Deck |
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Smiling Faces Sometimes "Smiling Faces Sometimes" is a soul song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label. The song was originally recorded by the Temptations in 1971. Producer Norman Whitfield had the song re-recorded by the Undisputed Truth the same year, resulting in a number-three Billboard... " by The Undisputed Truth The Undisputed Truth The Undisputed Truth was a 1970s Motown recording act, assembled by record producer Norman Whitfield as a means for being able to experiment with his psychedelic soul production techniques... |
Personnel
- The RZA - Executive Producer, Producer
- Mitchell "Divine" Diggs - Executive Producer, Executive Supervisor
- Jeff Trotter - A&R Direction
- Ashuanna Ayers - Project Coordinator
- Che Harris - A&R Coordinator
- Charlene Thomas - A&R Coordinator
- Chris Gehringer - Mastering, Recording
- Girard Hunt - Marketing
- Jeff Swierk - Marketingtety
- Maurice Whitaker - Creative Direction, Design, Layout
- Piotr Sikora - Photography
- Inspectah Deck - Producer, Mixing
- Allah Mathematics - Producer
- Nolan Moffitte - Recording, Mixing
- 4th Disciple - Producer
- Djini Brown - Recording, Mixing
- V.I.C. - Producer, Mixing
- Gabe Chiesa - Recording
- True Master - Producer
- Tony Black - Mixing, Recording
- Pete Rock - Producer, Mixing
- Brian Stanley - Recording
- Large Professor - Mixing
- The Blaquesmiths - Producers
- Chris "CHAMP" Champions - Recording