Rap is⁤ in Ghostface Killah’s ‍DNA. As a‍ legendary member of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan,he continues to shape hip-hop. Fresh off the release⁣ of his latest album, Supreme Clientele 2, the Staten Island, N.Y. MC discusses the project, his⁣ enduring career, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar dispute, and an upcoming video game in a new interview with XXL‘s Talk It up series ‍powered ⁤by DistroKid.

Supreme ⁤Clientele 2 dropped⁣ in⁤ August as part of a two-album deal with Mass Appeal, under their Legend Has It series. The long-awaited sequel to his 2000 sophomore solo album features collaborations with Nas, Raekwon,⁣ Method Man, Conway the Machine, ⁣and Styles P, among others.Ghostface explains the album’s creation was driven by consistent fan demand.

The Making of “Supreme Clientele⁤ 2”

The original Supreme Clientele is⁣ widely considered a cornerstone of 2000s hip-hop, lauded for its intricate ⁢storytelling, soulful production, and Ghostface’s uniquely vivid lyricism. ⁢It peaked at #8 on the ⁣Billboard 200 and has since ⁣been certified Platinum by the RIAA. The sequel, over two decades in⁤ the making, aims to recapture that magic while‍ evolving Ghostface’s sound.

“Everything was just right,”⁤ Ghostface told XXL. “I ⁣had the beats, I‍ had⁣ the concepts,⁢ I had the features. It just felt like the time was right to revisit ‍that world.”‍ He emphasized the ⁣importance‍ of not simply⁤ replicating the original, but building upon its foundation. “You gotta⁤ come with something new, something fresh. ⁤ The fans expect that.”

Ghostface on the Drake vs. kendrick Lamar Feud

The interview also touched upon the highly publicized feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Ghostface offered his ⁤outlook on the ⁤situation, emphasizing the importance of lyrical skill and authenticity in hip-hop. He acknowledged the commercial success of both artists but hinted at a preference for lyrical⁤ substance.

“Look, both of them cats⁤ are talented,” Ghostface⁢ stated. “But at the end of the day,⁢ it’s about the bars. It’s about who can really⁤ rap. ⁢I like to ⁤see the competition, the wordplay, the storytelling. That’s what makes hip-hop great.” He declined to explicitly pick a side, stating he was enjoying the spectacle from a fan’s perspective.

Beyond Music: A Video Game on the Horizon

Ghostface Killah⁤ is expanding his creative endeavors beyond music, venturing into the world of video games. Details are still emerging,⁤ but he revealed⁢ the game will be a ‍unique experience, drawing‍ inspiration from his‍ music and the Wu-Tang clan’s ⁣mythology.

“It’s gonna⁣ be something different,” he teased. “It’s gonna be a Wu-Tang experience. We’re still working on it, but it’s gonna be dope. It’s gonna be a whole other level.” He⁤ didn’t disclose the game’s genre or platform,but hinted at a potential release within the next year.