545 Total copies
259 - Black
154 - Red w/ Gold Splatter
107 - Blue w/ Gold Splatter
25 - Mixed
10 Test Pressings
CDs - Limited to 250
Cassettes - Limited to 106
Iron Shiek - "Circle of Iron" - 2x LP - Vinyl
A1 - Loose Crack (Tragedy Khadafi & Planet Asia)
A2 - Martial Law (Kool G Rap x Sadat & Lord Jamar)
A3 - Infamous Gods (Big Twinx x Ty Nitty & Godfather Pt. III)
A4 - Abu La-Haab (Canibus)
B1 - Militant Minded (Agallah & Allah B)
B2 - The Power Of God (Godfather Pt. III)
B3 - Death Be The Penalty Pt. 2 - (Shabazz The Disciple)
B4 - My Life Is Real (Inspectah Deck x Curt Digga & Sheek Louch)
B5 - Duty Of The Civilized (Crisis Tha Sharpshooter)
C1 - Pretty Thugz (Capone & Tragedy Khadafi)
C2 - That Money (Ill Conscious)
C3 - Blood PRessure (Planet Asia x Killa Kalli & Tristate)
C4 - Legendary Weapons (Cappadonna x Masta Killa & Iron Shiek)
C5 - Bang Bang (Solomon Childs & Capital GP)
D1 - The Mindset (Rustee Juxx x Big Noyd & Ebony Keys)
D2 - Zero Point Five Percent (Wise Intelligent)
D3 - Ready To Blow (Method Man x Redman & Iron Shiek)
D4 - Student Enrollment (Curt Digga x Papoose & Lotto HBO)
Circle of Iron delivers a bold statement: underground hip hop still thrives under Iron Shiek’s vision. It’s not a radio-friendly blockbuster—it’s an archival tableau filled with collaborators who shaped, and continue shaping, lyrical underground authenticity. With soulful beats, unmistakable street-level ethos, and a deep bench of talent, it may not please casual listeners, but fans of Wu‑Tang-adjacent cultures and uncompromising hip hop will find it powerful, genuine, and essential. If you're into raw lyricism, dusty boom-bap, and curated collabs that celebrate genre elders and emerging voices alike, Circle of Iron is a standout pick for 2025.— A real‑hip‑hop manifesto, curated by one of the genre’s most enduring behind‑the‑scenes figures.
