Over the past 22 years, the iron flag which proudly displays
the emblem of shaolin has remained firmly planted on the battlefield of hip-hop. Though it has weathered some very dark days over
the years, the recent artistic resurgence of the clan has it standing nearly up
right again. However, I’d like to take
you back to the days when the ascendance of Bad Boy, Ruff Ryders, and Roc-A-Fella
had knocked the clan down a few slots in the east coast hip-hop pecking order.