''Shaolin Soul'' is a four-volume compilation of music sampled by the Wu-Tang Clan, and their various solo albums. The samples are principally for the tracks produced by

RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs (born July 5, 1969), better known by his stage name the RZA ( ), is an American rapper, actor, filmmaker, and record producer. He is the ''de facto'' leader of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, having produced most albums ...

, and as such, largely cover the earlier years of their career.

Reissues and follow-ups

In 2005, the first volume was reissued by Koch Records with a slightly changed track list. Allmusic review/ref> In 2014, a three volume series of albums was also released under the title ''The RZA Presents Shaolin Soul Selection - Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

Track listing

Volume 1

Volume 2

References

{{Reflist Compilation album series Soul compilation albums Funk compilation albums 2001 compilation albums 2002 compilation albums