- Music
- 07 Feb 25
The album comes out on Record Store Day, April 12.
Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan and long time collaborator DJ Mathematics are set to release a brand new album Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman on April 12, coinciding with Record Store Day.
This marks the group’s first full-length release since the 2017 The Saga Continues, and their first record to feature their full current lineup since the 2015 Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
On the day of release, a limited edition run of 5000 copies of Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman will be available in participating Record Store Day retailers.
A digital release is also expected, although the final track ‘Charleston Blue, Legend of a Fighter’ is described as a vinyl-only bonus track.
“Wu-Tang has always been about pushing boundaries — musically, artistically, and culturally. With Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman, I’m giving fans not just an album, but a piece of history — something truly one of a kind,” Mathematics said in a statement.
“This is more than music; it’s innovation, storytelling, and legacy all in one. I am excited for everyone to hear the music and see the artwork around this album.”
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Find the full tracklist below:
1. 'Sucker Free City' (Intro) feat. Kurupt and Ralph McDaniels
2. 'Mandingo' feat. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Method Man and Cappadonna
3. 'Roar of the Lion (The Lion’s Pit)' feat. U-God, Kool G. Rap and RZA
4. 'Claudine' feat. Method Man, Ghostface Killah and Nicole Bus
5. 'Shaolin Vs. Lama' (bonus) feat. Raekwon and Inspectah Deck
6. 'Executioners From Shaolin' feat. Inspectah Deck, The GZA and Cappadonna
7. 'Cleopatra Jones' feat. Raekwon and Masta Killa
8. 'Warriors Two, Cooley High' feat. Benny The Butcher and Method Man
9. 'Let’s Do It Again' feat. R.J. Payne, 38 Spesh, Willie The Kid and The RZA
10. 'Dolemite' feat. Cappadonna, U-God & Masta Killa
11. 'Trouble Man' (Outro) feat. Kameron Corvet
Bonus track for vinyl only:
12. 'Charleston Blue, Legend Of A Fighter' feat. Crooked I, Cappadonna and Nicole Bus