EP14 - Black Knights of the North Star: Fatal Sting

***EDITOR’S NOTES***

this episode first released on YouTube on January 10th 2024.  This marks the swcond installment to our annual Happy Wu Year episodes.  We decided to branch out from the main line up and give one of our favorite, more underground, jams a try.  This opened the gates to consider future not quite as mainstream as other artist we’ve highlighted on the show.  But this one is very funny and filled with lots of jewels about the song and the album its feature on, The Swarm.  By the end of our first quarter, one of the artists from the group, Christ Bearer, heard snippets of the review and shared props and tagged others into the posts.  It was super legit as we’ve been listening to him and his crew for quite some time!  As always, please like, subscribe, follow, comment and review our podcast then share it with other Hip-Hop heads in your life!  

One Love,

 

- The RTR Crew

 

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***ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES***

🎶SALAD with the cruton, dipping in the Yukon!🎶 What up Hip-Hop fans and a Happy Wu Year!  A new Remember the Record Video Podcast just dropped and this month we’re talking about the underground Wu-Tang Clan affiliated classic “Fatal Sting” by the Black Knights of the NorthStar - Hope y’all enjoy the show! Please like, subscribe, share & comment on the videos please and remember, we’re taking requests as well, just leave them in the comments so we know what y’all want to see.

https://youtu.be/TNo5aSHYh6s?si=83MmfY6GQdUxGtnA

As always, enjoy the accompanying playlist dedicated to the episode.  It has the song, the singles, other songs discussed and everything else related to “Fatal Sting” - Just look up Johnny Warbux on Spotify and check out the list tied into the corresponding episode or click the link below.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0D6HS8lAxUNYQGOmWkxdEu?si=4JBYosABTuijVDC-FXs8-g&pi=u-qumc86bpQPGK

Want to skip ahead?  Use the time stamps below:

Intro:  0:00-3:55

The Stats: 3:55-7:47

Let’s Talk About It - 7:47-35:25

The Games - 35:25-1:09:33

Outro - 1:09:33-End

Enjoy y’all!  Peace out 2023 and bless up to everyone and everything in 2024!

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Yo, yo, yo! Welcome to the 14th installment of Remember the Record! Hosted by Johnny Warbux and Kalashnikov Red, this episode dives deep into the underground classic "Fatal Sting" by Black Knights of the North Star, first released on July 21st, 1998, on the compilation album RZA Presents Wu-Tang Killer Beasts The Swarm.

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the record, we pay our respects to Doc Doom and Meko the Pharaoh. We also discuss recent music discoveries, including a new band reminiscent of The Geto Boys, and Johnny's extensive hip-hop holiday playlist.

We then break down the stats and history of Black Knights of the North Star, including the tragic stories of some of its members. From the group's origins to individual contributions, we cover it all, including the standout verses and unique styles of Rugged Monk, Crisis, Doc Doom, and Christbearer.

Join us as we rank the best singles, deep cuts from The Swarm, and compare the iconic compilation albums The Swarm and The Sting. We also dive into the vast web of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, sharing our favorites and reminiscing about the impact these artists have had on our lives and the hip-hop scene.

Happy Wu Year! Tune in, reminisce, and celebrate the legacy of Black Knights of the North Star and the entire Wu-Tang Clan family.