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Despite facing personal struggles throughout his life, Ol' Dirty Bastard's talent and contributions to rap music continue to be celebrated by fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brooklyn-zoo-reaction-figure","title":"Brooklyn Zoo ReAction Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eHe’s the one-man army that keeps MC’s lookin’ out! This action figure pays homage to the Brooklyn Zoo music video, featuring his tan jacket, sunglasses (with missing lens), and gold grillz, and includes a microphone accessory. 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His vocal input in Wu-Tang's \u003cem\u003eEnter The Wu-Tang\u003c\/em\u003e added comic relief and unpredictability to the overt gangsta lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when producer RZA worked with him to capitalize on his unique style on his own solo album, \u003cem\u003eReturn To The 36 Chambers\u003c\/em\u003e (1995), ODB jumped (probably literally) at the chance. The album is chock full of his rants, growls, schtick, and off-beat rhymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter release, \"\u003cem\u003eShimmy Shimmy Ya\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eBrooklyn Zoo\u003c\/em\u003e\" quickly became true Hip Hop classics. An entertainer in his own right, Dirty was perhaps one of the realest rappers out there, and unfortunately died in his prime in 2004. 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He may be gone too soon, but the ODB Super7 ReAction Figure can live on forever in your collection of Hip-Hop legends!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Super 7","offers":[{"title":"Action Figure","offer_id":50445821706571,"sku":"2005611","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/821bbaa353fa4cedaaedd92bb24ce2b5xl_6c2650be_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727046826"},{"product_id":"return-to-the-36-chambers-the-dirty-version-the-instrumentals","title":"Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (The Instrumentals)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare instrumental version of ODB’s iconic debut album. 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This 3.75” scale ODB Shimmy Shimmy Ya ReAction Figure is inspired by the 70’s dance-party TV show scene from the music video and features era-appropriate hair \u0026amp; attire as well as a board accessory. Shimmy-shimmy your way over to the Order button and shake up your collection of hip-hop legends with the new ODB ReAction Figure by Super7!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Super 7","offers":[{"title":"Action Figure","offer_id":50490667630923,"sku":"2022677","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/image002_9_a15c8e5f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727669956"},{"product_id":"return-to-the-36-chambers-the-dirty-version-25th-anniversary-edition","title":"Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (25th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the debut album of Wu-Tang Clan founding member Ol’ Dirty Bastard, \u003ci\u003eReturn To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version\u003c\/i\u003e, Elektra release a 25th Anniversary 7” Singles Box of the recently platinum-certified release (Originally released on March 28, 1995). 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The production, mostly by the RZA, sets the man down in the middle of funky, shape-shifting tracks to scream for blood, shout out to the Temptations and \"you other grooops!\" and threaten \"any MC in any 52 states.\" \"I love that guy,\" ODB secret identity Russell Jones declares of his alter ego at the outset; after a listen to this disc, it's likely at least part of you will, too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50522255917387,"sku":"286923","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c2f361c0-3b1c-4cd3-b9f6-393c134820aa_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728001476"},{"product_id":"return-to-the-36-chambers-the-dirty-version-2","title":"Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version - RSD 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e2LP picture disc version of ODB’s 1995 debut album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. 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