As we wade into the vibrant soundscape of 2025, our ears are still ringing from the remarkable collaboration between Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and Interpol’s Paul Banks, known as Banks & Steelz. Their debut track “Love and War” continues to resonate, a testament to their unique blend of rap and rock that first premiered back in 2016. Now, years later, their music remains as relevant and groundbreaking as ever. This post revisits the birth of their collaboration, the release of their debut track, and their performances at some of the biggest music festivals, reminding us of the timeless power of their music.
Introducing Banks & Steelz
Wu Tang Clan’s RZA and Interpol’s Paul Banks teamed up for a musical collaboration under the name Banks & Steelz. Their debut song”Love and War” premiered on Zane Lowe’s show on Apple Music and was from warner bros. Records for purchase via all digital retailers the following day.
The Meaning Behind “Love and War”
“For love sometimes we find ourselves at war and the combatants may do anything to win,” RZA says of the song. “For me love is worth fighting for, as long as love is not lost.”
The Birth of an Unlikely Collaboration
The Wu Producer/MC and Interpol frontman first began working on music together in 2013. RZA told Rolling Stone at the time that the idea to collaborate with Banks sparked RZA’s manager asked him who he wanted to do an with.
Their Journey Continues…
“Love and War” is the first song to be released from Banks &” target=”_blank”>; Steelz’s upcoming , which warner bros. Records will release later that year. They performed at FYF Fest 2016 in Los Angeles at the end of August and at the Life is Beautiful in Las Vegas and Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin in the fall.
Contact Information
For more info, visit: www.banksandsteelz.com
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Phylicia Fant / phylicia.fant@wbr.com
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