“America” is the 3rd track off the 1996 compilation hip-hop album America Is Dying Slowly (which, as an acronym, spells AIDS). On this track, the Wu members give a great insight (notably RZA) on the reality of the AIDS epidemic going on in the 90s, by, giving different aspects of getting AIDS. This song and the album it’s off came was recorded and released during the rise of AIDS in the 90s, with many contributions from other hip-hop artist. The likes include Pete Rock & Lost Boyz, Goodie Mob, Common, De La Soul and many more.

This song was also performed live on MTV