23/08/2024
Coming up on Sunday on a&e Hulu:
Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys
Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys provides an intimate portrait of ODB and delves into the legacy of the Grammy-nominated, platinum recording artist who co-founded the Wu-Tang Clan, which first rose to mainstream prominence with their 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), now considered one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. With a raw style, ODB's "outrageous talent" made him the Wu-Tang Clan's wildest icon and most inventive performer, quickly leading him to pursue a solo career just two years later--hitting the charts with such albums as 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version and N***a Please--and to work with such musicians such as Mariah Carey, Kelis, Pras, Mya and Wyclef Jean. Born Russell Jones in 1968 in the projects of Brooklyn, NY, ODB developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries at an early age. With a huge heart, ODB also led a self-sabotaging life lived dangerously. But in his short 35 years and long after his passing, ODB has had a momentous influence on an entire generation of performers and fans, leaving a lasting impact on music and culture.
