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Since the Wu-Tang Clan sprang up from 36 Chambers in 1993, it has become the definition of "prolific" in hip-hop. Beyond the five Wu studio albums, members have sent so many solo discs flying through the air that fans have had to protect their necks. But the output of the original nine Clan members wasn't enough, and the family has gradually expanded to encompass a large roster of Wu associates. As RZA protégé Bronze Nazareth prepares to overrun the High Noon Saloon on Monday with a formidable posse of his own, Decider called to mind some peripheral Wu minions who’ve flown the iron flag with varying degrees of success.

Bronze Nazareth

Starting as a beatmaker with the Wu Elements production team, Bronze built a solid résumé with producing credits for GZA, Cannibal Ox, and Del The Funky Homosapien. But his debut album, The Great Migration, hasn't garnered much attention since its 2006 release. Bronze's old-soul beats and grimy rhymes are vintage Wu, but more of the same can get you lost in the swarm.

Cappadonna

Starting out in good company—sorting Wallabees with Ghostface and Raekwon on the cover of Ironman—Cappadonna rose higher and fell harder than any other Wu newcomer. The unofficial 10th chamber has seen many levels of success, from scoring a cameo by Paulie Walnuts in the video for "Slang Editorial," which is off his solo debut The Pillage, to driving a gypsy cab in Baltimore. Cappadonna re-emerged on 8 Diagrams and on a standout track on Ghostface Killah’s Fishscale, "9 Milli Bros."

Killarmy

Having the RZA's little brother, 9th Prince, in your group helps you rise quickly through the ranks of the Wu-Tang army. The Killarmy crew landed a spot opening for the Clan on 2000's tour behind The W. (Killarmy's set in Milwaukee was split between performing songs and having the audience participate in telling the sound guy to "fuck off.") But the guys called it quits after three albums, before the late Tim Russert tried to link their lyrics to the Washington D.C. sniper attacks.

Holocaust

Warcloud, a.k.a. Holocaust, Alcatraz, and Robot Tank, began his Wu training as a member of the Black Knights. Looks like his training was never completed judging by this staggeringly senseless freestyle. It's no wonder solo efforts like Smuggling Booze In The Graveyard failed to set the world on fire.

Wu Wear

The Garment Renaissance never did officially kick off, but my dad still rocks my old Wu Wear hoodie when he does yard work.