Release Date: 10/30/2026

Available on cassette for the first time ever, this collectible edition presents Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang in a black VHS-style clamshell case with alternate cover artwork, giving the release a unique retro kung fu / video-store-inspired presentation. A founding member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon has built one of hip-hop's most enduring solo catalogs, led by the landmark Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... series. Following the return of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II to physical formats and the release of his acclaimed 2025 album The Emperor's New Clothes, The Chef revisits another essential chapter of his catalog with the 15th Anniversary Edition of Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang. Originally released in 2011, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang pairs Raekwon's vivid storytelling and unmistakable lyrical style with an all-star cast including Nas, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes and Black Thought. This expanded anniversary edition adds two bonus tracks and arrives during a landmark year for Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan, with the group on tour and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026.