Wu-Tang Clan legends Ghostface Killah and RZA are joining forces under the new alias “Staten Island” for a groundbreaking project led by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The album, titled Warriors, draws inspiration from the cult classic film The Warriors and is set to be executive produced by rap icon Nas.
This concept album will showcase a variety of artists embodying characters from the movie, with Ghostface Killah and RZA representing Staten Island, one of the New York boroughs featured in the film.
The details of their specific contributions remain under wraps, but fans can expect the duo to bring their signature style to this ambitious project.
Warriors will feature a diverse lineup of talent, including Broadway star Billy Porter as Granger, Michaela Jaé playing Yaya, and Mykal Kilgore as Élan. This trio forms a group known as The Hurricanes.
The 26-track album also includes Latin music star Marc Anthony as Tato, Luis Figueroa as Miguel, and Flaco Navaja as Jesús, who together represent the gang Turnbull AC’s.
Adding to the star power, Big Pun’s son Chris Rivers will portray The Bronx, with Utkarsh Ambudkar as Sully and Casey Likes stepping into the role of Jesse.
With Nas at the helm as executive producer, Warriors promises to be a musical journey like no other, blending the worlds of hip-hop, theater, and classic cinema.
This unique collaboration is sure to captivate fans across multiple platforms, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of storytelling through music.
