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Snippets of Wu-Tang Clan's 'Once Upon A Time in Shaolin' album released via podcast
Key points
- Two snippets of the album are available on "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast.
- The album was previously owned by Martin Shkreli and then the US government.
- Crypto group PleasrDAO acquired the album in 2021.
- Method Man heard the album for the first time during a podcast listening party.
Exclusive Album Snippets Released
The podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" has released two audio snippets from Wu-Tang Clan's highly exclusive album, "Once Upon A Time in Shaolin." These segments are available at the 32:30 and 39:02 marks of the podcast episode dedicated to the album. This release provides the first public access to portions of the album, which has been largely unheard since its creation.
Album's Unique Ownership History
"Once Upon A Time in Shaolin" has a unique history. Only one copy of the album was produced, with a commercial release embargo until 2103. Martin Shkreli, a pharmaceutical executive, purchased the album at auction in 2015. Following his legal issues, the US government seized and sold the album in 2021 to PleasrDAO, a crypto art collective. PleasrDAO has since organized special exhibitions where the album has been played.
Method Man's First Listen
As part of the podcast's coverage, "Pablo Torre Finds Out" collaborated with PleasrDAO to host a listening party for the album. During this event, Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man heard the album for the first time. The podcast recorded his reaction, which included his assessment: "I do not hate this album."
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Two snippets from Wu-Tang Clan's exclusive album, "Once Upon A Time in Shaolin," are now publicly available through the podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out." This marks the first widespread public access to parts of the album, which has been privately owned since its creation.