Like Dre's The Chronic, 36 Chambers changed the sound and business of hip-hop, and will forever be heralded as a classic. The Wu are responsible for many trends in hip-hop, including the prominence of large rap cliques, group-run clothing lines, slang terms, martial arts sampling, and the importance of multiple aliases. After a six-year hiatus, they released their fifth album, 8 Diagrams, in 2007. Bobby and Dennis find a new hustle to make some cream. The death of a friend sends Dennis spiraling and divides Staten Island. With Divine on the sideline, Dennis and Bobby step up to handle his responsibilities. Despite accusations of having "fell off," they came back hard in late 2001 with Iron Flag, arguably their best work since their debut. The birth of Wu-Tang starts with a bang, literally. Bona fide superstars, the Clan still managed to deliver rugged tracks on Wu-Tang Forever (1997) and The W (2000). Their blend of eastern mysticism, five percent wisdom, and violent ghetto realities won them legions of fans and imitators. Each ultratalented emcee squared off on topics as diverse as his delivery, flexing styles that led to a slew of successful solo efforts. The album was unlike any other: it showcased dirty beats, dark, cinematic loops, and cut-up excerpts from kung fu movies. The nine-man dream team took the world by storm with their 1993 debut LP, Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. One of the most popular and influential groups in the history of hip-hop, Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan have dramatically changed the landscape of rap music. Wu-Tang Clan - The W (November 21, 2000) After the second round of Wu-Tang solo albums hit the market (Ghostface Killahs Supreme Clientele being the final one), the Clan found themselves in a unique position: the market was flooded with Wu-Tang albums, both from the group members and from their lesser-known (and mostly lesser-talented.