Wu-Syndicate is a group from
Virginia
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
consisting of Joe Mafia, Napoleon, and Myalansky (who named himself after the gangster
Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky (born Maier Suchowljansky; July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was an American organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the ...
). They were originally called Crime Syndicate 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". 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
Charles Mitchell (born December 29, 1973), known professionally as Mitchy Slick, is an American rapper from Southeast San Diego, California. He is a member of the rap supergroup Strong Arm Steady, along with rappers Phil Da Agony and Krondon. ...
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
*''
Wu-Syndicate'' (1999)
*''The Syndicate is Back'' (2007) (mixtape)
*''Grimlenz'' (2009)
(Limited Edition 2010)
*''Illustrious'' (2019)
*''Underworld King'' (2020)
Solo albums
Joe Mafia
*''This One'' (2002)
Napoleon
*''Kingpin Wit Da Inkpen'' (2007)
*''Mark of the Beast'' (2011)(mixtape)
*''Ring of Power'' (2015)
Myalansky
*''Drastic Measures'' (2008)
*''AMW.com, Vol. 1'' (2011)(mixtape)
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*''AMW.com, Vol. 2'' (2011) (mixtape)
*''AMW.com, Vol. 3'' (2012) (mixtape)
*''Drastic Measures 2'' (2018)
*''Drastic Measures 3'' (2021)
See also
*
List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates
The following is a list of Wu-Tang Clan's associated acts and affiliates, known as the Killa Beez, the Midwest Wasps, and the Wu Fam. At times, they are directly funded, supported, or produced by Clan members, are formed as extension groups origin ...
References
External links
Wu-Syndicate profile at Wu-Tang Corp*
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Wu-Tang Clan affiliates
Rappers from Virginia