Black Samson, the Bastard Swordsman is a collaborative studio album by American hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and producer Mathematics, released on April 12, 2025 for the Record Store Day. It marks the group's fourth album release under the abbreviated name "Wu-Tang", following Chamber Music, Legendary Weapons, and The Saga ContinuesâÂÂthe last of which was also a collaboration with Mathematics.
The album is the first Wu-Tang project since Once Upon a Time in Shaolin to feature all nine living members.
The album was initially released on vinyl as a 2LP set, presented as an authenticated and numbered limited edition. Each album jacket features unique âÂÂ1 of 1â cover art, making every design truly distinct and highly collectibleâÂÂa first in the vinyl record industry. The covers are created through a blend of hand-crafted artistry, proprietary technology (without the use of A.I.), and advanced printing techniques. The release is limited to 5,000 copies worldwide, with 1,000 available in the UK. The album released on streaming services on April 25, 2025.
<small>All tracks are produced by Mathematics, except where noted.</small>