Ghostface Killah Album: “Supreme Clientele [Clean]”

It seems to me that after the first round of 36 chambers, people say the second round Wu falls off. First, lets rewind a bit. Gza's "Beneath the Surface", Inspectah Deck's "Uncontrolled Substance", U-God's "Golden Arms Redemption", and ODB's "Ni@@a Please" were all on fire! One needs to judge an album by what it contains, not on how it rates up against its prodessor. I'll agree that Meth's "T2000" and RZa's "Bobby Digital" were up to pare of what they should've been. Keeping just to Clan official members, not spin-off Wu's, the second rounds haven't fallen of one bit. On "Supreme Clinete", there's no exception. "Ghost Deini", the best track, "Apollo Kids", "Wu Banga 101", "The Grain", and "Cherchez LaGhost" all are bangin'. No bad production or poor lyricism here. Every track is tight, with the expection of track 13(it has a wierd back straching beat thats so annoying). I would have giving Ghost's CD 5 stars, but I felt some tracks were too short, that's unforunate because they had potential(there good anyway); tracks like "Stay True" and the other was one where Ghost sings, but other than that I glad I copped this up when it released....you should too. Oh, check out the others I've mentioned to or see my reviews on them. P.S. Raekwon's new one is only average.

After spending time being locked up in Riker's, Ghost returns with the Wu and releases his sophomore effort, "Supreme Clientele." Unlike the rest of his fellow clansman, Ghost only improved his style and delivery. Easily regarded as his best solo-projects, Ghost using the "Ironman" template with updated formulas towards his approach. Almost being flawless, the only complaint about the album is that there is no skippers, meaning you can't foward to the next song, without finishing the previous one. Starting the album off with an old "Ironman" skit from an old radio show, the track explodes with "Nutmeg" where RZA shows up, following with "One" where "Juju" of the "Beatnuts" lace Ghost with a hot beat. His collaborations with his partner in crime "Raekwon" may be limited on this one, but when the two do pair up together, you feel the two haven't missed a beat, complimented on "Apollo Kids" and "Wu-Banga 101". As well as other clansmen show up for support, such as Method Man, GZA, Cappadonna, Masta Killa, U-God, Solomon Child, Lord Superb and also Inspectah Deck (behind the production work on Stay True). Truly a must have for any Ghostface, Wu or Hip-Hop fan!

This album is well written and produced. Sensational album for everyone to listen to. From the begining skit to the very last, all 21 tracks on this album keep you in the mood. This album is filled with quick samples and interesting vibes that make you say. Did Mathematics or Rza do that? An amazing accomplishment by the ironman. Tony Starks Interprises, Iron man back ups, and a few other little kung fu throw in's between the tracks and you have a classic Wu Tang album. Pick this album up its well worth the money. I was lucky enough to see a copy for eight dollars. Cop Supreme Clientele!!!! ( What a hot album it is)

I bought this alblum only because I had heard it was ill, and because I had been impressed with Ghost's verse on Wu-Tang's "Triumph" Not knowing what to expect, I spent my money and popped the disc in my system. Once the alblum was over, I had to take some time to recover. This may well be the BEST alblum released in the year 2000. Supreme Clientele shines with incredible production provided by various producers (most notably, Wu's own RZA) and incredible lyrical performances by Ghost and an all-star cast of MCs (most notably, GZA, Cappadonna and Superb) From begining to end, this gem shines. Some joints like "One", "Saturday Nite", "Apollo Kids", "The Grain", "Buck 50" and "Cherchez La Ghost" will send your rewind button into early retirement. But to hear the best of the best, you must wait until the end. "Wu Baga 101" (featuring GZA, Raekwon, Cappadonna and Masta Killa) features ill lyrics over an incredible RZA beat. A classic to say the least. Go get this ish, you won't regret it.

The second solo album from Ghostface Killah, "Supreme Clientele", is a winner. Always the Wu's most consistent solo artist, Ghost delivers another grimy LP from front to back, from the RZA-assisted banger "Nutmeg", all the way to the self-explanatory Wu posse-cut "Wu Banga 101" with help from GZA, Cappadonna, Masta Killa and Raekwon. The production on the album is mostly done by in-house Wu-unknowns, but Supreme Clientele is co-produced by RZA, and he makes sure that the Wu's grimy sound is fully apparent throughout the album.

Ghost's lyrics occasionally suffer from WTHIHS (What the hell is he saying?) syndrome, but his flow is bananas, and his breath control sounds like he can rap for hours straight. There aren't really any standout tracks, but that only proves how consistent the album really is. However, Buck 50 with Method Man, Redman and Cappadonna is a posse-cut nothing short of classic. With Supreme Clientele, Ghostface Killah becomes the only Clan member with more than one truly dope album (see Ironman.) His consistency remains unmatched not only among his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members, but throughout the whole rap game as he continues to drop nice albums (see Pretty Toney.)

Best moments: Buck 50 (my favourite), The Grain, Nutmeg, One, Malcolm and Child's Play.