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2012 studio album by Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch

Wu Block Studio album by Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch Released November 27, 2012 Recorded 2011–2012 Genre Hip hop Length 52:37 Label eOne Music Producer Fithestate John "Jmac" McCall Phonix Beats The Futuristics Vinny Idol Shroom John Woo Moose Termanology Odie Pecken Frank Dukes Red Spyda V Don Erick Sermon Last Child Joe Milly Andrew Kelley Ghostface Killah chronology Apollo Kids (2010) Wu Block (2012) Twelve Reasons to Die (2013) Sheek Louch chronology Donnie G: Don Gorilla (2010) Wu Block (2012) Silverback Gorilla 2 (2015) Singles from Wu Block "Union Square" Released: June 29, 2012

***Wu Block*** is a [collaborative](/source/Collaborative) [studio album](/source/Studio_album) by [American](/source/United_States) rappers [Ghostface Killah](/source/Ghostface_Killah) (of [Wu-Tang Clan](/source/Wu-Tang_Clan)) and [Sheek Louch](/source/Sheek_Louch) (of [The Lox](/source/The_Lox)). Louch announced the album in 2011, in an interview.[1] The album was released on November 27, 2012, by [eOne Music](/source/E1_Music).[2] The album features guest appearances from [Raekwon](/source/Raekwon), [Jadakiss](/source/Jadakiss), [Cappadonna](/source/Cappadonna), [Method Man](/source/Method_Man), [Styles P](/source/Styles_P), [Masta Killa](/source/Masta_Killa), [GZA](/source/GZA), [Erykah Badu](/source/Erykah_Badu) and [Inspectah Deck](/source/Inspectah_Deck).

## Background

In February 2011, [Sheek Louch](/source/Sheek_Louch) stated that he and [Ghostface Killah](/source/Ghostface_Killah) were about 8 songs deep into the album.[1] In July 2011, during an interview with DJ Semtex, Ghostface Killah said that the album would be released in February 2012.[3] The album's first single "Union Square" was released on June 29, 2012.[4][5] On August 20, 2012, it was announced that the album would be released on October 9, 2012.[6]

On August 20, 2012, in a press release, Ghostface Killah spoke about the album, saying: "It’s real street shit for the fans. They’ve been thirstin’ for this."[6] Sheek Louch also spoke about the album, saying: "*Wu-Block* mixes the rap style, lyrics, beats, imagery and ideology of the 9 member Wu-Tang clan with the flow, underground star power, hard hitting bars, street story telling and bass rattling sounds of D-Block."[6] On October 5, 2012, the album cover was released, and it was announced that the album would be released on November 13, 2012.[7] On October 29, 2012, the track listing was released, and it was announced that album would be released on November 27, 2012.[8]

## Critical response

Professional ratings Aggregate scores Source Rating Metacritic 69/100[9] Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [10] Consequence of Sound [11] HipHopDX [12] NME 6/10[13] Pitchfork 6.5/10[14] PopMatters 7/10[15] RapReviews 6.5/10[16] Slant Magazine [17] The Independent [18] XXL (L)[19]

*Wu Block* was met with generally positive reviews from [music critics](/source/Music_criticism). At [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic), which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 69, based on 13 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[9] The Company Man of [HipHopDX](/source/HipHopDX) gave the album three and a half stars out of five, saying "From mic to plug, *Wu Block* is a vintage Rap release only lacking in invention. Ghost and Sheek have made these songs repeatedly their entire career, only this time they created them together. And that’s all right. It’s hard to hate on pioneers for doing what they pioneered."[12] Nick De Molina of *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))* gave the album an L, saying "*Wu-Block* stays true to its roots and makes no compromises in pursuit of airplay."[19] Matt Jost of RapReviews gave the album a 6.5 out of 10, saying "The co-headlining brings a certain focus to the project while the added features make it fully evident why these two posses, who as entities are arguably past their heyday, have remained on the scene."[16] Dan Caffrey of [Consequence of Sound](/source/Consequence_of_Sound) gave the album three stars out of five, saying "The seasoned tone and familiar production lend *Wu Block* ease and listenability, but also result in empty posturing on tracks such as “Take Notice” and “Do It Like Us."[11]

Jayson Greene of [Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website)) gave the album a 6.5 out of 10, saying "You don't tune into a D-Block and Ghostface Killah collaborative project expecting surprises, so here's the good news: There are absolutely none on Wu-Block."[14] Jason Lymangrover of [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) gave the album three and a half stars, saying "Minus a few modern reference points, it's an album that's firmly rooted in the grimy, thuggish '90s, packed full of mafia don lyrics and endless references to jackin' marks, sportin' bling, and pushin' yeyo. Still, Shaolin and Yonkers camps wouldn't have it any other way."[10] Al Horner of *[NME](/source/NME)* gave the album a six out of ten, saying "Whatever happened to the good old days, wonder Wu-Tang Clansman Ghostface Killah and D-Block’s Sheek Louch on their imaginatively titled collaboration. Like a rap Grindhouse, dripped in grimy nostalgia for a 1990s New York lived on ashen corners, the release turns the clock back in sound and spirit with the languorous productions of regular Ghostface collaborator The RZA replaced by hard beats and menacing samples."[13]

## Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 73 on the [*Billboard* 200](/source/Billboard_200), with first-week sales of 8,600 copies in the United States.[20] It fell to number 152 in its second week selling 4,200 more copies.[21]

## Track listing

No. Title Producer(s) Length 1. "Crack Spot Stories" (featuring Raekwon & Jadakiss) Fithestate 3:23 2. "Pour Tha Martini" (featuring Cappadonna) John "Jmac" McCall 3:09 3. "Pull Tha Cars Out" (featuring Method Man) Phonix Beats The Futuristics 3:13 4. "Guns For Life" (featuring Styles P) Fithestate 3:23 5. "Comin' For Ya Head" (featuring Styles P & Raekwon) Vinny Idol 4:25 6. "Cocaine Central" (featuring Styles P) Shroom 3:36 7. "Take Notice" Jon Woo 3:20 8. "Drivin' Round" (featuring Masta Killa, GZA & Erykah Badu) Moose Termanology Odie Peken 4:09 9. "Different Time Zones" (featuring Inspectah Deck) Frank Dukes 3:00 10. "Stick Up Kids" (featuring Jadakiss) Red Spyda 3:00 11. "All In Together" (featuring Styles P & Jadakiss) V Don 4:55 12. "Do It Like Us" (featuring Raekwon) Erick Sermon 3:24 13. "Stella" (featuring Method Man) Last Child 3:31 14. "Been Robbed" Joe Milly 2:50 15. "Bust Shots" (featuring Inspectah Deck) Frank Dukes 3:21

Deluxe Edition No. Title Producer(s) Length 16. "Bust Shots (Andrew Kelley Remix)" (featuring Inspectah Deck) Andrew Kelley 3:38

**Notes**

- Ghostface Killah does not appear on "Drivin' Round".

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-wu-block_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-wu-block_1-1) ["Sheek Louch Says Wu-Block Album Coming Soon | HipHop-N-More"](http://hiphop-n-more.com/2011/02/sheek-louch-says-wu-block-album-coming-soon/). Hiphop-n-more.com. February 9, 2011. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Vasquez, Andres (July 15, 2011). ["Ghostface Killah Promises Wu-Block LP, New Wu-Tang LP & More"](http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15986/title.ghostface-killah-promises-wu-block-lp-new-wu-tang-lp-more). HipHop DX. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-firstsingle_4-0)** ["Wu-Block: "Union Square" | Tracks"](http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/14165-union-square/). *Pitchfork*. September 4, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Listen: Wu-Block "Union Square""](http://www.complex.com/music/2012/06/listen-wu-block-union-square). *Complex*. June 29, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Horowitz, Steven J. (November 27, 2012). ["Wu-Block "Wu-Block" Album Stream"](http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21423/title.wu-block-wu-block-album-stream). HipHop DX. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Homie, Big (October 29, 2012). ["Wu-Block Wu-Block Tracklist"](http://rapradar.com/2012/10/29/wu-block-wu-block-tracklist/). Rap Radar. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-metacritic.com_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-metacritic.com_9-1) ["Wu Block Reviews"](http://www.metacritic.com/music/wu-block/wu-block). *Metacritic*. Retrieved April 30, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-am_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-am_10-1) Lymangrover, Jason (October 1, 2012). ["Wu Block – Wu-Block : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards"](http://www.allmusic.com/album/wu-block-mw0002399999). *AllMusic*. Retrieved April 30, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Consequence_of_Sound_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Consequence_of_Sound_11-1) Caffrey, Dan (December 19, 2012). ["Album Review: Wu Block – Wu Block"](https://consequence.net/2012/12/album-review-wu-block-wu-block/). *[Consequence of Sound](/source/Consequence_of_Sound)*. Retrieved December 6, 2012.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Pitchfork_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Pitchfork_14-1) Greene, Jayson (December 18, 2012). ["Wu-Block Wu Block"](http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17446-wu-block/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved December 4, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-pm_15-0)** Amidon, David. ["Wu-Block: Wu-Block"](https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/166686-ghostface-killah-sheek-louch-wu-block/). *PopMatters*. Retrieved April 30, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-rapreviews_16-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-rapreviews_16-1) ["Wu-Block :: Wu-Block :: Entertainment One"](http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2012_12_wu-block.html). Rapreviews.com. December 11, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Slant_Magazine_17-0)** Cataldo, Jesse (December 18, 2012). ["Wu-Block Wu-Block"](http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/wu-block-wu-block/2938). *[Slant Magazine](/source/Slant_Magazine)*. Retrieved November 27, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-The_Independent_18-0)** Gill, Andy (December 20, 2012). ["Album review: Wu Block, Wu Block (E1)"](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-review-wu-block-wu-block-e1-8390116.html). *[The Independent](/source/The_Independent)*. Independent Print Limited. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-review-wu-block-wu-block-e1-8390116.html) from the original on May 7, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-XXL_19-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-XXL_19-1) Molina, Nick De (December 1, 2012). ["Wu-Block, Wu-Block Review"](http://www.xxlmag.com/reviews/2012/11/wu-block-wu-block-review/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. [Harris Publications](/source/Harris_Publications). Retrieved November 29, 2012.

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