In addition to the group’s catalog, the agreement includes select solo works by members Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon and RZA, as well as other works contributed to by the covered writers — which includes songs recorded by Alicia Keys, Cardi B, Danny Brown, Drake, Justin Bieber, Lauryn Hill, Logic, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Mobb Deep, Pete Rock, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, The Game, The Pharcyde and Wyclef Jean, among others. Their customized approach to clientele accompanied with their focus in areas like rights management and distribution make Downtown an ideal partner for Wu-Tang Productions.”. The movie pits two schools of Chinese martial arts -- Shaolin Kung Fu and Wu Tang or Wudang quan -- against one another. “From what they accomplished with Wu Wear to RZA’s work in film and television, and numerous other endeavors, the group has showcased their shrewd business acumen time and time again.”, One of the most renowned and popular hip-hop acts of all time, Wu-Tang Clan has been a dominant force since the 1993 release of their classic debut album, “Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers”; its members have released multiple solo albums over the years as well as Wu-Tang group albums. The album’s title is a reference to another iconic Shaw Brothers film, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin , which stars Gordon Liu and is widely considered to be one of the greatest kung fu films of all time. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter. The group has also branched out into different businesses, including art, film, fashion and technology. Wu-Tang Productions were represented in the deal by longtime attorney Tim Mandelbaum of Fox Rothschild, LLP. The concept was revolutionary; a true testament to the potential of Capitalism itself: Wu-Tang Clan was established in order to produce hit music, after which the respective members would endeavor to produce as many spinoff acts and byproducts as possible, thereby maximizing the financial potential of the collective and its members. Wu-Tang Productions were represented in the deal by longtime attorney Tim Mandelbaum of Fox Rothschild, LLP. With Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez. The typical legal, social, and financial setup of what constitutes "a band" got turned upside, downside, long-ways, and catawampus with the revolutionary hip hop band Wu-Tang Clan. The group joins such Downtown clients as the Miles Davis estate, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Booker T. Jones, George Gershwin, Mötley Crüe, The 1975, Tori Amos, Erroll Garner, Hans Zimmer, John Prine, Ryan Tedder, Benny Blanco and many more. Wu-Tang Productions were represented in the deal by longtime attorney Tim Mandelbaum of Fox Rothschild, LLP. The writers represented under the deals include co-founders Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, RZA and U-God. “Wu-Tang Clan isn’t just one of hip-hop’s most influential groups, it’s an iconic institution in every sense of the word — with a legacy that extends well beyond the realm of music,” said Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown Music Holdings, parent company of Downtown Music Publishing. Networks Are Looking Overseas to Fill Thin Schedules During the Pandemic. The unusual name for the group came from a 1983 film produced in Hong Kong called Shaolin and Wu Tang (or Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang, as it is listed in the Master Killer Collection). Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. “Wu-Tang Clan isn’t just one of hip-hop’s most influential groups, it’s an iconic institution in every sense of the word — with a legacy that extends well beyond the realm of music,” said Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown Music Holdings, parent company of Downtown Music Publishing. The first Wu-Tang Clan single, the hard-hitting "Protect Ya Neck," appeared on their own independent label and became an underground hit. Wu-Tang's Un-Wu-sual Name & Business Model, Why Wu-Tang Isn't Your Ordinary 'Rap Group'. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “As a New Yorker, representing some of East Coast hip-hop’s most revered legends — whose stories are so ingrained in the culture of our city — is a tremendous honor.”, “In addition to being inspirational artists, RZA and Divine are extremely talented entrepreneurs,” added Bruce Lampcov, Downtown’s Senior Vice President of Global Business Development. “Downtown’s system is ideal for us — they have the global reach and capacity of a ‘major’ while maintaining strong, highly personal relationships with their clients. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Downtown Music Publishing announced the signing of global publishing administration agreements with Wu-Tang Productions, and owners Robert “RZA” Diggs and Mitchell “Divine” Diggs, to represent the iconic hip-hop group’s interest in songs from its back catalog of classic albums, as well as select works co-written or produced by individual Wu-Tang Clan members for solo releases, affiliates and other artists. 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