Musicians cannot express themselves through lyric sheets alone, especially after the band begins to dissolve. Some go on to publish their words of wisdom in books, recognizing those who helped and inspired them along the way and trying to impart some greater knowledge to fans. Along these lines, rapper RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan recently released The Tao of Wu, a “spiritual memoir” branching off the more straightforward chronicle of the group that was 2005′s The Wu-Tang Manual.
Known for his spiritual leanings in addition to his rap prowess, RZA has made the book platform work as both autobiography and philosophical education. It’s not for all Wu-Tang fans, certainly–some want nothing more than the music on their mp3 player‘s headphones, maybe accessorized with a custom t-shirt or baseball cap–but given the number of people that have shown up at bookstores in recent weeks to hear the rapper speak without so much as a promotional poster advertising his presence in advance, RZA seems to have found another successful medium.
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all lyricist should give their writings to the public!