

Despite this, the RZA and Civalringz stated the album could be released for free or put at listening parties after immense criticism, however stated it would be slim due to the pricing of the album. The most controversial topic about the album is the contract for the buyer of the album, which states it would not to be commercialized for 88 years, which the RZA explained was due to make an artistic point as the album is a "work of art", while putting out that the "88" was symbolic (8 being the number of original members, Paddle8 where the album was sold off, 8 being flipped sideways to represent Infinity which fit the group's secondary album Wu Tang Forever and 2015 adding up to 8). Put out as an "artistic statement", the album was intended to have been shown in museums and art exhibits, but this idea was scrapped for unknown reasons.

The album was kept in secret for the public until 2014-2015 when it was announced by the group. The album was also said to have several guest members including Cher, Carice Van Houten, FC Barcelona soccer players, and the like. The album was recorded between 20 and is reportedly about music exploitation between the Baroque and Renaissance eras.
