From Wu-Tang To “Heist Of The Century” Reissue: LA The Darkman Is Back With A Vengeance

February 25, 2024

As the re-pressings get ready to ship, the rap vet spoke to AllHipHop about the making of “Heist of the Century,” why he essentially disappeared after its release and his new guest appearance on Killarmy’s “Winter Warz 2.”

Wu-Tang Clan associate LA The Darkman is emerging from the shadows, gearing up for the re-issue of his debut album, Heist of the Century. Released in 1998, the project was produced by Carlos “Six July” Broady, 4th Disciple, Havoc of Mobb Deep, RZA, Raekwon and Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs. Guest features include Wu-Tang Clan members and affiliates such as Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa and U-God.

In celebration of the album’s 25th anniversary, Coalmine Records and Aphilliates Music Group have teamed up for the first re-issue since its original pressing. Remastered by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound, the re-issue is limited to just 2,000 copies. The VMP exclusive version was pressed on Purple Smoke vinyl at GZ Vinyl, and the two LPs will arrive in a widespine, direct-to-board, foil-stamped and numbered jacket. Vinyl copies are available in classic black vinyl through Coalmine Records’ web store, Get On Down and Bandcamp, while the VMP version can be found here. Overseas fans can purchase a solid purple version via Vin-Dig.

As the re-pressings get ready to ship, LA The Darkman spoke to AllHipHop about the making of the project, why he essentially disappeared after its release and his latest guest appearance on Killarmy’s “Winter Warz 2” featuring Wu-Tang Killer Beez, Cappadonna, Killah Priest, Shyheim and Young Dirty Bastard. Check back with AllHipHop for Part II on Monday (February 26) in which he’ll provide an update on Wu-Tang’s rare Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album and his upcoming Heist of the Century sequel.

 

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