They have introduced and launched the careers of affiliated artists and groups, often collectively known as the Wu-Tang Killa Bees,^[1] and in 2008, About.comranked them the No. 1 greatest hip hop group of all time, and stated "No weapon in hip-hop history can rival the chaotic cohesion of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Clan had so many characters, each with his own eccentricities. They were fearless in their approach. There's a good reason no group has been able to successfully recreate their sound. The crew spawned countless loosely associated acts. Their classic albums spawned classic albums."^[2] Kris Ex ofRolling Stone called Wu-Tang Clan "the best rap group ever."^[3] In 2004, NMEhailed them as one of the most influential groups of the last ten years.^[4]