Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version

Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version is the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Ol' Dirty Bastard, released March 28, 1995, by Elektra Records in the United States. Intent on creating a solo album away from Wu-Tang, he signed to Elektra in January 1993 and embarked on a two-year recording process the same year. It was the second solo album, after Method Man's Tical, to be released from the nine-member Wu-Tang Clan following the release of their debut album. Return to the 36 Chambers was primarily produced by RZA, with additional production from Ol' Dirty Bastard, and affiliates True Master and 4th Disciple. The album features guest appearances from Wu-Tang Clan members GZA, RZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Masta Killa as well as Wu-Tang Killa Beez. Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album sold 81,000 copies in its first week, and was certified Platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 26, 2019. Upon its release, the album received positive reviews from most music critics, with many complimenting Ol' Dirty Bastard's bizarre lyrical delivery and RZA's eerie production. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 1996 Grammy Awards. Track listing Track listing information is taken from the official liner notes and AllMusic.[17][18] Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 1. "Intro" Russell Jones RZA4th Disciple 4:47 2. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" JonesRobert Diggs RZA 2:41 3. "Baby C'mon" Jones RZA 3:26 4. "Brooklyn Zoo" Jones Ol' Dirty BastardTrue Master 3:37 5. "Hippa to Da Hoppa" JonesDiggs RZA 3:01 6. "Raw Hide" (featuring Method Man and Raekwon) JonesClifford Smith, Jr.Corey WoodsDiggs RZA 4:02 7. "Damage" (featuring GZA) JonesGary GriceDiggs RZA4th Disciple (co.) 2:47 8. "Don't U Know" (featuring Killah Priest) JonesWalter ReedDiggs RZA 4:26 9. "The Stomp" Jones Ol' Dirty BastardRZA (co.) 2:22 10. "Goin' Down" Jones RZA 4:19 11. "Drunk Game (Sweet Sugar Pie)" JonesEthan Ryman Ol' Dirty BastardEthan Ryman 4:20 12. "Snakes" (featuring Killah Priest, RZA, Masta Killa, Buddha Monk) JonesReedJamel IriefEllery ChambersDiggs RZA 5:26 13. "Brooklyn Zoo II (Tiger Crane)" (featuring Ghostface Killah) JonesDennis Coles RZA 7:20 14. "Proteck Ya Neck II the Zoo" (featuring Buddha Monk, Prodigal Sunn, Zu Keeper, Murdoc, Killah Priest, 12 O'Clock, Shorty Shit Stain and 60 Second Assassin) JonesOdion TurnerReedLamar RuffFrederick Cuffie Jr.Chambers RZA 4:00 15. "Cuttin' Headz" (featuring RZA) JonesDiggs RZA 2:28 Total length: 59:04 CD bonus tracks No. Title Writer(s) Producer Length 16. "Dirty Dancin'" (featuring Method Man) JonesSmith, Jr. RZA 2:42 17. "Harlem World" JonesJohnie Spivey Jr. Big Dore 6:15 18. "Ol' Dirty's Back" (featuring 12 O'Clock) JonesTurner Popa Chief 4:12 Total length: 72:13 25th Anniversary Remaster No. Title Writer(s) Producer Length 19. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Version) JonesDiggs RZA 3:49 20. "Don't U Know, Pt. II" JonesDiggs RZA 5:08 21. "Give It To Ya Raw" (SD50 Remix) JonesDiggs RZASD50 4:08 22. "Brooklyn Zoo" (Stripped Version) Jones Ol’ Dirty BastardTrue Master 3:09 23. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Stripped Version) JonesDiggs RZA 3:03 24. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Instrumental) RZA 2:46 25. "Baby C'mon" (Instrumental) RZA 3:38 26. "Brooklyn Zoo" (Instrumental) Ol' Dirty BastardTrue Master 3:51 27. "Hippa To Da Hoppa" (Instrumental) RZA 2:47 28. "Raw Hide" (Instrumental) RZA 4:10 29. "Damage" (Instrumental) RZA4th Disciple (co.) 2:51 30. "Don't U Know" (Instrumental) RZA 4:39 31. "The Stomp" (Instrumental) Ol' Dirty BastardRZA (co.) 3:48 32. "Goin' Down" (Instrumental) RZA 3:48 33. "Drunk Game (Sweet Sugar Pie)" (Instrumental) Ol' Dirty BastardEthan Ryman 4:10 34. "Snakes" (Instrumental) RZA 5:16 35. "Brooklyn Zoo II (Tiger Crane)" (Instrumental) RZA 4:58 36. "Proteck Ya Neck II The Zoo" (Instrumental) RZA 3:59 37. "Dirty Dancin'" (Instrumental) RZA 2:46 38. "Harlem World" (Instrumental) Big Dore 6:22 39. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Version; Instrumental) RZA 3:39 40. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Studio Ton Remix; Instrumental) RZA 4:39 41. "Brooklyn Zoo" (Lord Digga Remix; Instrumental) Lord DiggaThe Witchdoc 4:00 42. "Brooklyn Zoo" (Lord Digga Remix) Jones Lord DiggaThe Witchdoc 4:06 43. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Mix; A Capella) JonesDiggs 3:27 Total length: 171:14