GFTD (iNTeLL and PXWER) Release “LEGACY DRIP”

Using the video as a launching point now that the 2nd Generation WU legacy is well underway with the debut of single “7.O.D.” last Fall and now with “New Generation,” iNTeLL and PXWER have set off on a new branch of the WU Family Tree by coining their new project GFTD. “When we launched ‘7.O.D.’ back in November, we had more than just the two of us to represent 2nd Generation Wu,” he explains, in response to similarities in the grand ‘father and kid’ combos that include the Lennons, the Marleys, the Kravitzes, the Dylans, the Coles, the Zappas and the Van Halens among others.

“Now, because SunGod [son of Ghostface Killah] is on Tour with GFK and YDB [son of the late Old Dirty Bastard] is on tour with WTC, me and PXWER have decided to be GFTD. Pronounced ‘Gifted’, also an acronym stating Go For The Dream or Going For The Dome became our music will expand your mind,” he continues.

Even though Wu-Tang blood courses through their veins, the aforementioned Method Man’s feature on “New Generation (Remix)” wasn’t something that the band took for granted. “This will be my fourth collaboration with Mef, and each time is more epic than the last,” explains iNTeLL. “This one was unexpected though because I wasn’t going to reach out to any of the OGs for collabs for this GFTD album we are working on [out later 2020]. However, when I was summoned so he could hear what was being cooked up, I was pleasantly surprised. It didn’t take long. I played him random tracks from the album and when he heard ‘New Generation,’ he was like ‘that one’ after hearing the beat for a few seconds.” Since the original (upcoming album version) was already on its way for release, they decided to create the remix to make sure Method Man’s contribution was highlighted.

Now, as they continue prep on the upcoming GFTD album, iNTeLL and PXWER are looking forward to the new stage in their continuation of the WU legacy. “Every few years, Hip Hop reaches within itself to bring out something new,” he concludes. “This nostalgic sound from the new generation became what we now know as 2nd Generation Wu (Pxwer, SunGod, YDB & iNTeLL) from the gathering of royal hip hop lineage. ‘7.O.D.’ was born and The World was awakened to a different but familiar style that Hip Hop seemed to have found within itself. However, there’s even more departments within 2GWU just like from ‘Wu-Massacre’ and ‘Wu-Block’ from the original Wu lineage. After digging deeper into 2nd Generation Wu, we unearthed the GFTD. Comprised of 2nd Generation Wu members iNTeLL and PXWER this dynamic duo expresses the greatness embedded in their DNA as they formulate their own ways to uplift and educate the masses through longevity & timeless music.”

iNTeLL

Born & raised in Staten Island, New York the eldest son of U-God, from the Wu-Tang Clan, had an upbringing that was far from normal. On March 13th of ’94, while being escorted to a birthday party, a young Dontae Hawkins was shot through the abdomen. The bullet came from a nearby crossfire shooting. After several operations & years of physical therapy, Dontae learned how to walk again, recovering from most of his injuries. He first picked up the pen during his high school years and thus iNTeLL was born. After graduating from film school he decided to pursue music alongside filmmaking. With nothing but time to perfect his crafts he continues to create dope art that will intellectually stimulate your mind. Since Embarking Upon his Artistic Journey MrHawkins has Shot & edited over 100+ Music Videos for artists in the U.S. & abroad. In addition, iNTeLL has worked with a plethora of local artists, internationally established artists and even a few High profile collaborators.iNTeLL has gone bar for bar with Big Tray Deee, Masta Killah, Method Man, Fred The Godson, Mickey Factz, Chris Rivers, Nitty Scott, Inspectah Deck, Token, Young Dirty Bastard and Snoop Dogg Just to name a few.

PXWER

Born & raised in Staten Island, New York the eldest son of Method Man, from the Wu-Tang Clan. His upbringing was pretty normal aside from having a father who’s one of. the most recognizable figures in hip hop. However, he never let his lifestyle of environment prevent him from being a very humble and down to earth individual. Before music he was a star athlete playing football since the age of 10. Although the NFL may have been a dream at one point he decided to no longer suppress his artistic and creative abilities and thus FATHER $HA was born, he began releasing music under that moniker as he navigated his way to finding his true sound. After which was born PXWER the final form of this second generation Hip Hop progeny