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{{Infobox musical artist | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
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| name = Wu-Syndicate
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| origin = [[Virginia]], [[United States]]
| origin = [[Virginia]], U.S.
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip Hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| years_active = 1998 - present
| years_active = 1998-present
| label = Wu-Tang Records
| label = [[List of Wu-Recording record labels#Wu-Tang Records|Wu-Tang]]
| associated_acts = [[Wu-Tang Clan]]
| associated_acts = [[Wu-Tang Clan]]
| current_members = Joe Mafia<br>Myalansky<br>Napoleon
| current_members = Joe Mafia<br />Myalansky<br />Napoleon
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'''Wu-Syndicate''' is a group from [[Virginia]] consisting of Joe Mafia, Napoleon, and Myalansky (who named himself after the gangster [[Meyer Lansky]]). They were originally called '''Crime Syndicate''' <ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/wu-syndicate-mn0000582616/</ref> but changed their name to Wu-Syndicate when they signed to Wu-Tang Records and became Wu-Tang Clan affiliates. After debuting on the compilation ''[[Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm]]'' in 1998, their self-titled debut album ''[[Wu-Syndicate (album)|Wu-Syndicate]]'' was released in 1999 on both Wu-Tang Records and their own label Slot Time Records. The album was, like most releases from Wu-Tang Clan affiliates during this time enjoyed moderately successful sales with the single "Where Wuz Heaven" going gold. Soon after the release there was a dispute of an unknown origin between the group and Wu-Tang Records and the group briefly changed their name to '''The Syndicate''' until 2009 with eventual reconciliation and the release of their second official album ''Grimlenz'', produced mostly by Antagonist Dragonspit of Virginia Beach,VA. Both Myalansky and Napoleon continue to work with Joe Mafia but have refused to work with each other since the release of their first album. In an interview Napoleon stated that though they have always clashed, "Mya is still my dude though regardless".<ref>http://www.wu-international.com/misc_albums/Interviews/NapoleonWuminati_Interview.htm</ref> The group has maintained ties with various members of the Wu-Tang Family. Napoleon is currently working on a project with fellow Wu-Tang alumni Solomon Childs, Shaka Amazulu, and Dexter Wiggle called "Illuminati Network". Joe Mafia released his debut solo album ''This One'' in 2002 and founded his own label called 58 West Diamond Street Records. Napoleon released his first solo album, ''Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen'' in 2007 and a mixtape titled ''Mark of the Beast'' in 2011. Myalansky released his first solo album, ''Drastic Measures'' in 2008 and a mixtape a few years later in 2011 ''AMW.Com''. Myalansky has also been working with California rapper [[Mitchy Slick]] and has released two more volumes of his ''AMW.Com'' mixtape series. In 2013 Myalansky and Joe Mafia featured on the song "Golden Age Rapper" by CHG Unfadable.
'''Wu-Syndicate''' is a group from [[Virginia]] consisting of Joe Mafia, Napoleon, and Myalansky (who named himself after the gangster [[Meyer Lansky]]). They were originally called '''Crime Syndicate''' <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/wu-syndicate-mn0000582616/|title=Wu-Syndicate Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> but changed their name to Wu-Syndicate when they signed to Wu-Tang Records and became Wu-Tang Clan affiliates. After debuting on the compilation ''[[Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm]]'' in 1998, their self-titled debut album ''[[Wu-Syndicate (album)|Wu-Syndicate]]'' was released in 1999 on both Wu-Tang Records and their own label Slot Time Records. The album was, like most releases from Wu-Tang Clan affiliates during this time enjoyed moderately successful sales with the single "Where Wuz Heaven" going gold. Soon after the release there was a dispute of an unknown origin between the group and Wu-Tang Records and the group briefly changed their name to '''The Syndicate''' until 2009 with eventual reconciliation and the release of their second official album ''Grimlenz'', produced mostly by Antagonist Dragonspit of Virginia Beach, VA. Both Myalansky and Napoleon continue to work with Joe Mafia but have refused to work with each other since the release of their first album. In an interview Napoleon stated that though they have always clashed, "Mya is still my dude though regardless".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wu-international.com/misc_albums/Interviews/NapoleonWuminati_Interview.htm |title=Napoleon (Wu-Syndicate)-[Wuminati Series 1: World Domination Interview] - Wu-international.com |website=www.wu-international.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326013546/http://www.wu-international.com/misc_albums/Interviews/NapoleonWuminati_Interview.htm |archive-date=2012-03-26}}</ref> The group has maintained ties with various members of the Wu-Tang Family. Napoleon is currently working on a project with fellow Wu-Tang alumni Solomon Childs, Shaka Amazulu, and Dexter Wiggle called "Illuminati Network". Joe Mafia released his debut solo album ''This One'' in 2002 and founded his own label called 58 West Diamond Street Records. Napoleon released his first solo album, ''Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen'' in 2007 and a mixtape titled ''Mark of the Beast'' in 2011. Myalansky released his first solo album, ''Drastic Measures'' in 2008 and a mixtape a few years later in 2011 ''AMW.Com''. Myalansky has also been working with California rapper [[Mitchy Slick]] and has released two more volumes of his ''AMW.Com'' mixtape series. In 2013 Myalansky and Joe Mafia featured on the song "Golden Age Rapper" by CHG Unfadable.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''Grimlenz'' (2009) <small>(Limited Edition 2010)</small>
*''Grimlenz'' (2009) <small>(Limited Edition 2010)</small>
*''Illustrious'' (2019)
*''Illustrious'' (2019)
*''Underworld King'' (2020)


==Solo albums==
==Solo albums==
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'''Napoleon'''
'''Napoleon'''
*''Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen'' (2007)
*''Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen'' (2007)
*''Mark of the Beast'' (2011)(mixtape) <ref>http://wu-international.com/Albums%20Desc/Napoleon_MarkoftheBeast.htm</ref>
*''Mark of the Beast'' (2011)(mixtape) <ref>{{cite web |url=http://wu-international.com/Albums%20Desc/Napoleon_MarkoftheBeast.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824084651/http://www.wu-international.com/Albums%20Desc/Napoleon_MarkoftheBeast.htm |archive-date=2011-08-24 |title=Napoleon (Wu-Syndicate) - [Mark of the Beast] - wu-international.com}}</ref>
*''Ring of Power'' (2015)
*''Ring of Power'' (2015)


'''Myalansky'''
'''Myalansky'''
*''Strait Razor'' (2000) (Unreleased)
*''Drastic Measures'' (2008)
*''Drastic Measures'' (2008)
*''AMW.com, Vol. 1'' (2011)(mixtape) <ref>http://hiphopisdream.com/myalansky-wu-syndicate-amw-com-vol-1/#.T-klccUS6So</ref>
*''AMW.com, Vol. 1'' (2011)(mixtape) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopisdream.com/myalansky-wu-syndicate-amw-com-vol-1/#.T-klccUS6So|title=Myalansky (Wu Syndicate) – AMW.Com Vol. 1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404093809/http://hiphopisdream.com/myalansky-wu-syndicate-amw-com-vol-1/#.UV1KDVh_pqY|archive-date=2013-04-04|access-date=2023-09-16}}</ref>
*''AMW.com, Vol. 2'' (2011) (mixtape)
*''AMW.com, Vol. 2'' (2011) (mixtape)
*''AMW.com, Vol. 3'' (2012) (mixtape)
*''AMW.com, Vol. 3'' (2012) (mixtape)
*''Drastic Measures 2'' (2018)
*''Drastic Measures 2'' (2018)
*Drastic Measures 3(2021)
*''Drastic Measures 3'' (2021)

== See also ==
*[[List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.wutang-corp.com/artists/wu-artist.php?id=63 Wu-Syndicate profile at Wu-Tang Corp]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150319054058/https://www.wutang-corp.com/artists/wu-artist.php?id=63 Wu-Syndicate profile at Wu-Tang Corp]
*{{Discogs artist|332194-Wu-Syndicate|Wu-Syndicate}}
*{{Discogs artist|332194-Wu-Syndicate|Wu-Syndicate}}


Latest revision as of 02:34, 24 August 2024

Wu-Syndicate
OriginVirginia, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1998-present
LabelsWu-Tang
MembersJoe Mafia
Myalansky
Napoleon

Wu-Syndicate is a group from Virginia consisting of Joe Mafia, Napoleon, and Myalansky (who named himself after the gangster Meyer Lansky). They were originally called Crime Syndicate [1] but changed their name to Wu-Syndicate when they signed to Wu-Tang Records and became Wu-Tang Clan affiliates. After debuting on the compilation Wu-Tang Killa Bees: The Swarm in 1998, their self-titled debut album Wu-Syndicate was released in 1999 on both Wu-Tang Records and their own label Slot Time Records. The album was, like most releases from Wu-Tang Clan affiliates during this time enjoyed moderately successful sales with the single "Where Wuz Heaven" going gold. Soon after the release there was a dispute of an unknown origin between the group and Wu-Tang Records and the group briefly changed their name to The Syndicate until 2009 with eventual reconciliation and the release of their second official album Grimlenz, produced mostly by Antagonist Dragonspit of Virginia Beach, VA. Both Myalansky and Napoleon continue to work with Joe Mafia but have refused to work with each other since the release of their first album. In an interview Napoleon stated that though they have always clashed, "Mya is still my dude though regardless".[2] The group has maintained ties with various members of the Wu-Tang Family. Napoleon is currently working on a project with fellow Wu-Tang alumni Solomon Childs, Shaka Amazulu, and Dexter Wiggle called "Illuminati Network". Joe Mafia released his debut solo album This One in 2002 and founded his own label called 58 West Diamond Street Records. Napoleon released his first solo album, Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen in 2007 and a mixtape titled Mark of the Beast in 2011. Myalansky released his first solo album, Drastic Measures in 2008 and a mixtape a few years later in 2011 AMW.Com. Myalansky has also been working with California rapper Mitchy Slick and has released two more volumes of his AMW.Com mixtape series. In 2013 Myalansky and Joe Mafia featured on the song "Golden Age Rapper" by CHG Unfadable.

Discography

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  • Wu-Syndicate (1999)
  • The Syndicate is Back (2007) (mixtape)
  • Grimlenz (2009) (Limited Edition 2010)
  • Illustrious (2019)
  • Underworld King (2020)

Solo albums

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Joe Mafia

  • This One (2002)

Napoleon

  • Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen (2007)
  • Mark of the Beast (2011)(mixtape) [3]
  • Ring of Power (2015)

Myalansky

  • Strait Razor (2000) (Unreleased)
  • Drastic Measures (2008)
  • AMW.com, Vol. 1 (2011)(mixtape) [4]
  • AMW.com, Vol. 2 (2011) (mixtape)
  • AMW.com, Vol. 3 (2012) (mixtape)
  • Drastic Measures 2 (2018)
  • Drastic Measures 3 (2021)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wu-Syndicate Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Napoleon (Wu-Syndicate)-[Wuminati Series 1: World Domination Interview] - Wu-international.com". www.wu-international.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-26.
  3. ^ "Napoleon (Wu-Syndicate) - [Mark of the Beast] - wu-international.com". Archived from the original on 2011-08-24.
  4. ^ "Myalansky (Wu Syndicate) – AMW.Com Vol. 1". Archived from the original on 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
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