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: During GZA's verse, a clip from the racist 1915 film The Birth of a Nation is briefly shown; GZA appears as a god-like figure watching over the world, symbolically correcting historical narratives with "true hip-hop".
Directed by with a budget of roughly $800,000 , the video was one of the most expensive of its time. Wu Tang Clan – Triumph
Released in February 1997, "" is a landmark single by the Wu-Tang Clan that served as the lead track for their second album, Wu-Tang Forever . It is widely celebrated as one of the greatest "posse cuts" in hip-hop history, breaking standard radio rules with a six-minute runtime and no chorus. Production and Structure : During GZA's verse, a clip from the
: It begins with the legendary line, "I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies and hypotheses," showcasing intricate internal rhyme schemes and complex metaphors. It is widely celebrated as one of the
: The track opens with a chaotic intro by Ol' Dirty Bastard , followed by verses from Inspectah Deck , Method Man , Cappadonna , U-God , RZA , GZA , Masta Killa , Ghostface Killah , and finally Raekwon . The Iconic Opening Verse
: The visuals follow a swarm of killer bees descending on Manhattan.
The opening verse by is frequently cited as one of the best in hip-hop history.