Description
CLASSIC BLACK VINYL
For the first time ever, Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars, the seminal debut from Killarmy, has been reissued on vinyl through a collaborative release between Granddaddy Flow Entertainment and Coalmine Reissues. This groundbreaking album from the Wu-Tang Clan's extended family captures the spirit of a post-Desert Storm, pre-millennium era, channeling pro-black ideologies and war metaphors into a raw, cinematic listening experience.
Comprising 9th Prince, Killa Sin, Beretta 9, Islord, P.R. Terrorist, and ShoGun Assasson, Killarmy delivers a militant, unapologetically gritty aesthetic that redefined underground hip-hop. The album’s standout singles include the powerful “Camouflage Ninjas”, an anthem of guerrilla survival; “Wake Up”, a call-to-arms urging societal and personal revolution; and the incendiary “Wu-Renegades,” a battle cry for lyrical supremacy.
Guest contributions from Hell Razah, Masta Killa, Prodigal Sunn, and Streetlife enrich the project, while the production—helmed primarily by the iconic 4th Disciple—provides a hauntingly cinematic backdrop. With somber, ominous instrumentals and razor-sharp beats, 4th Disciple’s work embodies the raw and uncompromising tone of the album.
Originally released in 1997, Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars remains an incredible piece of art that helped cement the legacy of the Clan as the most far-reaching and fabled crew in hip-hop history. Its themes of survival, rebellion, and black empowerment resonate today, making this vinyl reissue a must-have for collectors and fans alike. Experience the militant poetry and dark sonic landscapes of Killarmy like never before.
Tracklist:
Side A: Nuclear
A1. Dress to Kill
A2. Clash of the Titans (feat. Street Life)
A3. Burning Season
A4. Blood for Blood
Side B: Chemical
B1. Seems it Never Fails
B2. Universal Soldiers
B3. Love, Hell or Right
B4. Wake Up (feat. Hell Razah, Prodigal Sunn)
B5. Fair, Love & War
Side C: Mental
C1. Wu-Renegades
C2. Full Moon
C3. Under Siege
C4. Shelter
Side D: Physical
D1. Camouflage Ninjas
D2. Swinging Swords
D3. War Face
D4. 5 Stars (feat. Masta Killa)
Album Specs:
This collector’s edition 2XLP is presented in full color jackets restored by acclaimed designer, Mr. Krum. Vinyl is pressed on a camouflage vinyl color variant and limited to just 150 units.
Critical Praise:
“Wu-affiliates Killarmy emerged in the 90s as one of the most successful groups to splinter off from the collective.” -AllHipHop
“Recorded in RZA’s basement, ‘Silent Weapons For A Quiet Wars’ is often heralded as a masterpiece.” -HipHopDX
