Wu Tang: Clan Top Samples

: Anchored by the piano and vocal melody of "As Long as I've Got You" by The Charmels (1967).

: Driven by the brass-heavy groove of "Different Strokes" by Syl Johnson (1967).

: Features a prominent vocal refrain from "The Way We Were / Try to Remember" by Gladys Knight & the Pips (1973).

The Wu-Tang Clan's sound is defined by The RZA's innovative use of dusty soul records and gritty dialogue from classic kung-fu films. His production style—characterized by raw loops, "chipmunk" vocal pitching, and off-kilter timing—transformed obscure 1960s and 70s tracks into iconic hip-hop anthems. Most Iconic Soul Samples