Nov 16, 2023
I'm a big fan of rap. However, I must admit that my main interests focus on the Czech scene. Given the explicit nature of this genre, it's crucial for me to understand everything the author says and to comprehend the realities of his environment. Although I prefer Czech rap, I naturally follow the American scene too, which is quite common for fans of this genre. This brings me to my tip for today: the series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga". I stumbled upon it one evening on Disney+ while looking for something to watch. From the first episode, it was clear that I had found something in today's flood of series that will certainly entertain me for a while.
"Wu-Tang: An American Saga" takes us to New York in the 90s and introduces the formation of one of the most iconic rap groups. One of the creators of the series is RZA, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan. His personal involvement ensures that the story is told with depth and authenticity. The music in the series obviously plays a key role, with tracks from the Wu-Tang Clan dominating. Besides RZA, other members of the group were involved in the music production and supervision of the series.
The series has a total of three seasons. Personally, I was most captivated by the first and second seasons, where the beginning and gradual formation of the Wu-Tang Clan are detailed. It's fascinating to watch the struggle of young African Americans in NY and their efforts to make it or at least support their families. Initially, they face a system they fight against by any means available. Guns, drugs, gangs, and the everyday hustle for survival on the streets are all present. Later, the battle with the insatiable music industry begins, as it tries to turn them into another commercial product. Many of you probably know how it all turned out... Nevertheless, I would definitely recommend watching this series.
MR
