Jack White (White Stripes) writes solo album because Rza stood him up - Wu-Tang Corp. - Official Site of the Wu-Tang Clan

Art Vandelay · 04-07-2012, 04:35 PM

Many Jack White fans have been waiting for a solo album from their hero for years, and they'll finally get their wish later this month when he releases Blunderbuss. Well, here's something you might not have known about the forthcoming album: it's only thanks to Wu-Tang Clan's RZA that Jack even made it at all.

In the New York Times' recent interview with the former White Stripes leader, it's revealed that Jack had booked a recording session with RZA, presumably for one of White's many collaborative seven-inches. The session was due to take place at Jack's home studio in Nashville, TN, but the rapper was a no-show.

While waiting on RZA with nothing else to do, White apparently decided to work on his own songs. Before long, this writing blossomed into Blunderbuss.

White had previously mentioned that the album began when an artist didn't turn up for recording, but he referred to the other party only as "someone," and didn't reveal that it was RZA.

White also gave the New York Times the scoop on his separate male and female live bands. When he takes both on tour, only one will perform each night and no one -- not even the players themselves -- will know who until the morning of. What's more, the two bands aren't allowed to listen to each other, because the leader wants them to remain musically distinct.

Blunderbuss is due out April 24 via Third Man/Columbia/XL. The video for "Sixteen Saltines" came out today (April 5). Watch it below.

LoTec · 04-07-2012, 11:07 PM

cool about the solo but too bad no Rza colabo went down

JASPER BEARDLY · 04-08-2012, 02:51 AM

Id like to see rza work w revelations more/some... Not sure how involved he,was in those projects

DR. NICK RIVIERA · 04-08-2012, 03:59 AM

so rza is still being a douche? nothing new

jack white is awesome tho

silent_whistler_uk · 04-08-2012, 12:40 PM

rza and one half of the white stripes? hmm the only time i have seen or heard the two anywhere near each other was in Jim Jarmusch's coffee and cigarettes
'Bill Groundhog-Day, Ghostbustin'-ass Murray!

GZA: Want some tea?
RZA: Yea, splash me.
GZA: It's all herbals, man. No caffeine.
RZA: That's what I'm talking about. No caffeine. Caffeine is ridiculous right now, man.
GZA: Tell me about it.
RZA: Caffeine leads to depression, makes you all irritable, have your heart beating fast. Faster heart rate, you know what I mean? And worse than anything, you drink that coffee, it gives you the shits, you know what I mean? So I try to stay away from that.
GZA: I'm off that shit, anyway.
RZA: Crisp and clean. No caffeine.

New Hills 36 · 04-08-2012, 03:12 PM

Wow - RZA delays and an lp happens!

Can u imagine if this happened in the world of the Wu?

theheavens · 04-08-2012, 04:19 PM

why is the Wu retarded when it comes to working with amazing rock artists? first they ditch Rage Against the Machine, and now Jack White? stupid as fuck

Sky Blue Bally Kid · 04-08-2012, 07:22 PM

RZA drove to Jack Black's house by accident...they recorded a never to be released banger though...

main_man · 04-09-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloodspitta

RZA drove to Jack Black's house by accident...they recorded a never to be released banger though...

damn.

i wanna hear that shit.

Sky Blue Bally Kid · 04-09-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by main_man

damn.

i wanna hear that shit.

Ringz has heard it, he says RZA won't release it though...

main_man · 04-09-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloodspitta

Ringz has heard it, he says RZA won't release it though...

mother FUCKER!!!!!!!

04-07-2012, 04:35 PM	#1
Art Vandelay Importer/Exporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 1344 Queens Blvd. (with my parents) Posts: 13,517 Rep Power: 72	Jack White (White Stripes) writes solo album because Rza stood him up Many Jack White fans have been waiting for a solo album from their hero for years, and they'll finally get their wish later this month when he releases Blunderbuss. Well, here's something you might not have known about the forthcoming album: it's only thanks to Wu-Tang Clan's RZA that Jack even made it at all. In the New York Times' recent interview with the former White Stripes leader, it's revealed that Jack had booked a recording session with RZA, presumably for one of White's many collaborative seven-inches. The session was due to take place at Jack's home studio in Nashville, TN, but the rapper was a no-show. While waiting on RZA with nothing else to do, White apparently decided to work on his own songs. Before long, this writing blossomed into Blunderbuss. White had previously mentioned that the album began when an artist didn't turn up for recording, but he referred to the other party only as "someone," and didn't reveal that it was RZA. White also gave the New York Times the scoop on his separate male and female live bands. When he takes both on tour, only one will perform each night and no one -- not even the players themselves -- will know who until the morning of. What's more, the two bands aren't allowed to listen to each other, because the leader wants them to remain musically distinct. Blunderbuss is due out April 24 via Third Man/Columbia/XL. The video for "Sixteen Saltines" came out today (April 5). Watch it below. __________________

04-07-2012, 11:07 PM	#2
LoTec SUN*KID ON THE ONE Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,239 Rep Power: 0	cool about the solo but too bad no Rza colabo went down __________________ Impermanence on this plane of reality/where criminality, brutality freely dwell/ Truth is a casualty in this hell/ Karma reins with divine causality, then its swell--StrangeLoveSurreal

04-08-2012, 02:51 AM	#3
JASPER BEARDLY Fan of the real Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,309 Rep Power: 0	Id like to see rza work w revelations more/some... Not sure how involved he,was in those projects __________________ Non Ignorants RIP

04-08-2012, 03:59 AM	#4
DR. NICK RIVIERA Hello, everybody! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: yes, I has it Age: 24 Posts: 13,344 Rep Power: 54	so rza is still being a douche? nothing new jack white is awesome tho __________________ bring back begongo!!

04-08-2012, 12:40 PM	#5
silent_whistler_uk myspace.com/iou7 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 575 Rep Power: 0	rza and one half of the white stripes? hmm the only time i have seen or heard the two anywhere near each other was in Jim Jarmusch's coffee and cigarettes 'Bill Groundhog-Day, Ghostbustin'-ass Murray! GZA: Want some tea? RZA: Yea, splash me. GZA: It's all herbals, man. No caffeine. RZA: That's what I'm talking about. No caffeine. Caffeine is ridiculous right now, man. GZA: Tell me about it. RZA: Caffeine leads to depression, makes you all irritable, have your heart beating fast. Faster heart rate, you know what I mean? And worse than anything, you drink that coffee, it gives you the shits, you know what I mean? So I try to stay away from that. GZA: I'm off that shit, anyway. RZA: Crisp and clean. No caffeine. Last edited by silent_whistler_uk; 04-08-2012 at 12:42 PM. Reason: -

04-08-2012, 03:12 PM	#6
New Hills 36 PRODIGAL SUN Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 523 Rep Power: 0	Wow - RZA delays and an lp happens! Can u imagine if this happened in the world of the Wu?

04-08-2012, 04:19 PM	#7
theheavens The ABBOTT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DETROIT Posts: 3,258 Rep Power: 0	why is the Wu retarded when it comes to working with amazing rock artists? first they ditch Rage Against the Machine, and now Jack White? stupid as fuck

04-08-2012, 07:22 PM	#8
Sky Blue Bally Kid A Bastard's Masterpiece Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plotting a Wesley Snipe movement on a Sunday in Bermuda Posts: 3,020 Rep Power: 27	RZA drove to Jack Black's house by accident...they recorded a never to be released banger though... __________________ When I'm writing in my room It's like a child that's fighting in the womb - KP -

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