Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang

Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 8, 2011
Recorded2010
GenreHip hop
Length49:05
Label
  • Ice H2O
  • EMI
    50999 0 94906 2 8
    E2-94906
Producer
Raekwon chronology
Wu-Massacre
(2010)
Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
(2011)
Fly International Luxurious Art
(2015)
Singles from Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
  1. "Butter Knives"
    Released: December 8, 2010
  2. "Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang"
    Released: January 11, 2011
  3. "Rock n Roll"
    Released: February 11, 2011

Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang is the fifth studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan-member Raekwon, released March 8, 2011, on Ice H2O and EMI Records. Guests for the album include Black Thought, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Lloyd Banks, Method Man, Nas, and Rick Ross, among others.

The album debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 29,000 copies in its first week. It produced three singles, "Butter Knives", the title track and "Rock n Roll". Upon its release, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang received positive reviews from most music critics, who complimented Raekwon's performance and commended him for his musical direction.