Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995) This solo effort by a second member of the near-platinum Wu-Tang Clan (Method Man being the first) showcases the raw, inno-vative talent of their illest… Ol' Dirty Bastard Hip-Hop/Rap
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Details Lead Performance: Ol' Dirty Bastard; Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

This solo effort by a second member of the near-platinum Wu-Tang Clan (Method Man being the first) showcases the raw, inno-vative talent of their illest member. Coproduced by Ol' Dirty and his cousin, Wu-Tang's the RZA, the album features RZA's signature dissonant piano loops behind Dirty's delirious, reverberating delivery. If you're looking for suit-and-tie rap, look again.

Originally posted Mar 31, 1995 Published in issue #268 Mar 31, 1995 Order article reprints