EMPIRE STATE BUILDING SET TO LIGHT IN WU-TANG COLORS AND MAYOR ERIC ADAMS PROCLAIMS NOVEMBER 9 “WU-TANG DAY” AS NYC CELEBRATES THE ICONIC GROUP’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM  – ENTER THE WU-TANG (36 CHAMBERS)

On November 9, New York City will celebrate RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan with the lighting of the Empire State Building in Wu’s iconic black and yellow colors to commemorate their historic milestone– the 30th anniversary of the classic 1993 debut, ‘Enter the Wu-Tang’ (36 Chambers).  New York City Mayor Eric Adams will also mark the occasion by declaring November 9th “Wu-Tang Day” in New York City.

Exploding on the scene with their seminal debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) on Nov. 9, 1993, the collective of rappers, RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killa, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Killa, changed Hip-Hop forever. Cappadonna would later become an official member of the group. Wu-Tang’s stratospheric influence has spanned the globe through music, clothing lines, films, publishing, video games, and production companies. They were pioneers in creating their own fashion line Wu Wear, which is globally recognizable. Their massive success in leveraging the Wu-Tang brand into myriad commercial opportunities that expanded their business empire, opened the doors for future generations of Hip-Hop entrepreneurs. They have released 7 studio albums, gold and platinum, with worldwide sales of more than 40 million albums and launched prolific solo careers.Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) has become one of the most highly acclaimed albums in Hip-Hop history, reached platinum status within a year of its release and is now triple-platinum. Last year, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” Only 25 albums are selected each year to be included in the Library of Congress. Last year, the album was also ranked number 8 in Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time. And In 2021, it was ranked number 27 in Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. 30 years on and Wu-Tang Clan continues to inspire other artists, the borough and state which birthed them, and the entire globe.

RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan are also announcing today a new partnership with Rock The Bells and SiriusXM. Launching November 29, RZA willpresent #WuWednesdays, a new weekly show on LL COOL J’s Rock The Bellson SiriusXM channel 43. Hear new and classic tracks from all Wu-Tang Clan members, plus exclusive DJ mixes, interviews, and more. On the first episode, RZA will spotlight Wu-Tang’s unforgettable show that took place on August 10th in Queens, New York, for SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop 50 celebration.

In addition, and in partnership with Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, Get On Down is set to unveil a special edition 7-inch box set, a limited-edition LP and a limited-edition cassette. All 3 items will be available to order at www.getondown.com starting on Thursday, Nov 9th at Noon EST.  The preorders for both the limited-edition box and color LP product pages will only be open until November 30th.

• Limited Box-Set: The ultimate collectible, this limited-edition box set contains a six-split black and yellow 7-inch vinyl collection, housed in a custom canvas-wrapped Wu-Tang album art box with a printed outer slip case. It includes the full album on vinyl, a 60-page liner notes book titled “The Shaolinothology” with RZA interviews, rare photos, and album lyrics, as well as a pack of 30th Anniversary “36 Chambers Trading Cards” featuring exclusive photos, available only in this box set. Available for Pre-Order on Nov. 9th HERE
• Color LP (Black and Yellow Splatter Vinyl): This limited edition LP, featuring a 30th Anniversary commemorative OBI strip, is a visual and auditory masterpiece for vinyl enthusiasts. Available for Pre-Order on Nov. 9^th  HERE
• Cassette (Limited to 2000 copies): A unique cassette with a custom black ice-colored shell. Available on Nov. 9th HERE

The City is unleashing a number of additional Wu-Tang 30th anniversary celebratory activations, including:

• RZA’s upcoming The 36 Chambers 30^th Anniversary Celebration at New York’s Gramercy Theatre November 7-9
• On Thursday, Nov 9th, RZA’s company 36 Chambers will be hosting a pop-up shop in the East Village, selling signed copies of RZA’s graphic novel “Bobby Digital and The Pit Of Snakes”, in addition to other apparel, records, toys/collectibles.
• The Hip-Hop Education Center (HHEC), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and 36 Chambers ALC, will present a special screening of the new documentary A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00pm.
• Urbanworld named RZA the official ambassador of this year’s festival.  RZA is co-director of the documentary A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Gerald Barclay, and he presented the film at Urbanworld.

About Wu-Tang Clan

Thirty years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan changed hip-hop music forever. Bursting onto the music scene with the release of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the group quickly became recognized for its innovative beats and clever lyrics, as well as the diverse personalities and talents that make up its nine member hip-hop group. The Wu-Tang Clan has released seven gold and platinum studio albums with worldwide sales of more than 40 million albums. With the release of their debut album in 1993, songs like “C.R.E.A.M” and “Protect Ya Neck” introduced hip-hop pioneer, The RZA, as a groundbreaking hip-hop craftsman. With lyrics that combine the reality of 1990s New York and the world of martial arts, the Wu-Tang Clan has created a unique mythology that captures the hearts of fans worldwide.

About the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, the “World’s Most Famous Building,” owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102^nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86^th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building’s iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observatory Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and was declared “America’s Favorite Building” by the American Institute of Architects, the world’s most popular travel destination by Uber, the #1 attraction in the US for the second year in a row in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.    Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building’s Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.

About Rock The Bells

Rock The Bells is the preeminent voice for timeless Hip-Hop. Founded in 2018 by LL COOL J and Geoff Yang, Rock The Bells focuses on content, commerce, and experiences that honor the CULTURE and the core elements of Hip-Hop — MCing, DJing, Breaking, Graffiti — and more. Rock The Bells is the bridge between OG’s and those inspired by their groundbreaking influences on the culture. LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM Channel 43 is dedicated exclusively to Hip-Hop fans who want that classic Hip-Hop sound. You can also visit www.rockthebells.com and follow us on Instagram @RockTheBells.

About Sirius XM Holdings Inc.

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America with a portfolio of audio businesses including its flagship subscription entertainment service SiriusXM; the ad-supported and premium music streaming services of Pandora; an expansive podcast network; and a suite of business and advertising solutions. Reaching a combined monthly audience of approximately 150 million listeners, SiriusXM offers a broad range of content for listeners everywhere they tune in with a diverse mix of live, on-demand, and curated programming across music, talk, news, and sports. For more about SiriusXM, please go to:  www.siriusxm.com.

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