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Gary Grice (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage names GZA (/ˈdʒɪzə/ JIZ-ə) and The Genius, is an American rapper and songwriter. A founding member of the hip hop group, the Wu-Tang Clan, GZA is known as the group's "spiritual head", being both the oldest and the first within the group to receive a record deal. He has appeared on his fellow Clan members' solo projects, and since the release of his critically acclaimed solo album Liquid Swords (1995), he has maintained a successful solo career.
In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.
An analysis of GZA's lyrics found that he has the second largest vocabulary in hip hop music, behind Aesop Rock, in a sample of 75 rappers. The Wu-Tang Clan, as a collective, and several of its individual members were also in the top 10.
Gary Grice developed an interest in hip-hop by attending block parties as a child in the early 1970s. He formed a three-man group with his cousins, Robert Diggs and Russell Jones, who would later be known as RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard, respectively. The group, FOI: Force of the Imperial Master, saw the three rapping and DJing, switching off names and performing local shows; since they lived in different boroughs, GZA and Ol' Dirty would travel from Brooklyn out to Staten Island to meet up with their cousin RZA, after which the three would travel across New York City and challenge other MCs to battles. After some years of this, GZA was signed to Cold Chillin' Records as a solo artist under the name The Genius. He put together an album called Words from the Genius, produced mostly by Easy Mo Bee, but after it failed to sell—and his rocky experience on tour—Grice became fed up and asked for release from the label.
Genius often refers to a person with distinguished mental abilities.
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Liquid Swords is the second solo studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member GZA, released on November 7, 1995, by Geffen Records. Recording sessions for the album began mid-way through 1995 at producer RZA's basement studio in the New York City borough of Staten Island. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film Shogun Assassin and maintains a dark atmosphere throughout its course, while it incorporates lyrical references to chess, crime and philosophy. Liquid Swords features numerous guest appearances from the entire nine piece Wu-Tang Clan, and also Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest.
Upon its release, Liquid Swords peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart, and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album platinum in sales nearly 20 years after its release. Upon its initial release, Liquid Swords received critical acclaim for its complex lyricism and hypnotic musical style. Over the years, its recognition has grown, with a number of famous publishers proclaiming it as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. In 2007, the Chicago Tribune cited it as "one of the most substantial lyrical journeys in hip-hop history". Along with Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., Liquid Swords is often cited as the best solo work by a Wu-Tang member.
Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This week, Neil sits down with the one and only, The Genius, Gza to discuss his career and how science has influenced his life and creativity. Guests: GZA, Chuck Nice, Christopher Emdin Subscribe to the StarTalker newsletter: http://bit.ly/WD0EyS And you can listen to all the classic StarTalk Radio podcasts at http://www.startalkradio.net. Subscribe for more StarTalkRadio episodes: http://bit.ly/Sub2Nerdist Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdistDotCom Check out Nerdist.com: http://www.nerdist.com
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Music video by GZA/Genius performing Breaker, Breaker. (C) 1999 Geffen Records
Music video by GZA/The Genius performing Knock, Knock. (C) 2002 Geffen Records
http://j.mp/TxT14GZA -- GZA is a founding member of the seminal hip hop group, the Wu-Tang Clan, and co-founder of SCIENCE GENIUS with Christopher Emdin of Teachers College. The program seeks to engage high school students in science using hip hop. The pilot program met with great success in terms of recognition and results: participating schools saw an increase in regents exams scores and 15-25% in attendance. When asked who was his favorite Wu Tang member, Mayor Elect of New York City, Bill DiBlasio, said "GZA. Not only is he a great lyricist, but I also admire his work to engage African American and Latino students in the sciences." GZA appeared alongside RZA in Jim Jarmusch's film Coffee & Cigarettes, opposite Bill Murray. The two also appeared on the Chappelle Show's in the now legend...
Lead single "The Spark", from the upcoming GZA/Genius album: "Dark Matter." Purchase the single on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-spark-single/id1128870605 For promotional use only.
GZA the Genius Liquids Swords Album completo Wu Tang Clan
GZA of Wu Tang Clan (live) - August 26th, 1999, RKCNDY, Seattle, WA Please support this artist. Buy their records, go to their shows, pick something up from the merch table!
GZA of The Wu-Tang Clan live at The Observatory North Park in San Diego, CA on May 30, 2016. He performed his critically acclaimed solo album Liquid Swords.
Shadowboxin Live - Genius/GZA & Method Man
GZA performing 'Clan in the Front' from Wu Tang Clan's 1993 album 'Enter the 36 Chambers' at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. SUBSCRIBE to Scene & Heard: http://bit.ly/1N1XePw Grab 'Enter the 36 Chambers' on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/enter-wu-tang-36-chambers/id269842381 Follow @therealgza on Instagram + Twitter LIKE GZA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theGZA/ ------ Follow @scene_n_heard on Twitter: http://twitter.com/scene_n_heard Like Scene & Heard on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sceneandheardla Follow @scene_n_heard on Instagram: http://instagram.com/scene_n_heard ------
GZA/Genius, membro-fundador de um dos mais importantes coletivos da história do hip-hop, o Wu-Tang Clan, apresentou-se no dia 7 de setembro no Vale do Anhangabaú São Paulo Brasil. A apresentação fez parte da 8ª edição do Mês da Cultura Independente, realizado pela Secretaria Municipal de Cultura. http://www.culturaindependente.org/ Sandrão RZO, Edi Rock Racionais e Família Wu-Brasil. Vídeo produzido por Cleiton Souza Wustudio1@gmail.com http://wu-world.com/profile/CleitonWU https://soundcloud.com/cleitonwu
Recorded live @ Irving Plaza 9.12.08
Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This week, Neil sits down with the one and only, The Genius, Gza to discuss his career and how science has influenced his life and creativity. Guests: GZA, Chuck Nice, Christopher Emdin Subscribe to the StarTalker newsletter: http://bit.ly/WD0EyS And you can listen to all the classic StarTalk Radio podcasts at http://www.startalkradio.net. Subscribe for more StarTalkRadio episodes: http://bit.ly/Sub2Nerdist Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdistDotCom Check out Nerdist.com: http://www.nerdist.com
GZA the Genius Liquids Swords Album completo Wu Tang Clan
"Opening" 0:00 "Those That's Bout It" 1:35 "Destruction of a Guard" (featuring Raekwon) 5:00 "Exploitation of Mistakes" 8:59 "General Principles" 12:21 "Advance Pawns" (featuring RZA, Raekwon & Sen Dog) 16:00 "Queen's Gambit" 20:01 "All in Together Now"" (featuring RZA) 24:37 "Unstoppable Threats" (featuring Masta Killa & Prodigal Sunn) 29:01 "Unprotected Pieces" 32:45 "Illusory Protection" 36:14 "Smothered Mate" 40:40 "Chess is the ultimate board game. Monopoly is not in its league and Checkers doesn’t compare at all. It’s civilized war. It’s a mathematical thing, its science, and it’s strategy. That’s life all the time. Just planning your day, being ten steps ahead and seeing the moves ahead. That’s what chess is about. I’m not the greatest player. I’m not a master or a grandmas...
"THE GZA," "THE GENIUS", one of 9 pieces of "WU-TANG CLAN"! Comes up to my channel, with classic tracks from this rapper and producer with a consistent level of musical consciousness and power of relentless rhyming! I also emphasize the tracks "INTROGENIUS" my homage to rapper-shaped mixes or longer versions made at the time of mixing. The 2nd part of my tribute to rapper "GZA - THE GENIUS" band member "WU-TANG CLAN" arrives with more consistent and bands representing the true hip-hop North American top notch! And keep highlighting the tracks "INTRAGENIUS" where do my tributes to GZA through prolonged and mixes improvised when the set. --- "THE GZA", "THE GENIUS", uma das 9 peças do "WU-TANG CLAN"! Chega ate o meu canal, com faixas clássicas deste rapper e produtor consistente e com um nív...
ROMA - 13 maggio 2004 In un albergo romano The Genius racconta se stesso ed il Wu-tang clan
1. "Liquid Swords" - 0:00 2. "Duel of the Iron Mic" - 4:32 3. "Living in the World Today" - 8:37 4. "Gold" - 13:01 5. "Cold World" - 17:00 6. "Labels" - 22:30 7. "4th Chamber" - 25:24 8. "Shadowboxin" - 30:00 9. "Hell's Wind Staff / Killah Hills 10304" - 33:29 10. "Investigative Reports" - 38:40 11. "Swordsman" - 42:29 12. "I Gotcha Back" - 45:50 13. "B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)" - 50:51
Recopilatorio completo al apartado instrumental de: 'Liquid Swords', trabajo de GZA. Estamos ante un album solitario de Genius, integrante de Wu-Tang Clan. Todas las instrumentales a cargo de RZA. Tracklist: 1. Liquid Swords 2. Duel of the Iron Mic 3. Living in the World Today 4. Gold 5. Cold World 6. Labels 7. 4th Chamber 8. Shadowboxin 9. Hell's Wind Staff / Killah Hills 10. Investigative Reports 11. Swordsman 12. I Gotcha Back 13. B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) Subido sin ánimo de lucro, simplemente para compartir este excelente material. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_Swords Enjoy it!
http://www.cbc.ca/q The rapper GZA of the legendary Wu Tang Clan from Staten Island came to wide attention with "Enter the Wu Tang Clan (36 Chambers)".... an album considered one of the greatest hip hop records of all time. It was an exploration of the grime and glory of street life -- and a look at the human condition... messy, triumphant, and honest. GZA, aka The Genius, created lyrics that wove through a whole sea of references...including 1930s American literature, jazz, chess, philosophy, crime, and martial arts. The album sealed his place as one of rap music's most intricate and able lyricists...and performers. In addition to his work with the Wu Tang Clan, GZA made solo albums. Liquid Swords went platinum: the beats are menacing and hypnotic, the production is atmospher...
Welcome back to StarTalk hosted by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This week, Neil sits down with the one and only, The Genius, Gza to discuss his career and how science has influenced his life and creativity. Guests: GZA, Chuck Nice, Christopher Emdin Subscribe to the StarTalker newsletter: http://bit.ly/WD0EyS And you can listen to all the classic StarTalk Radio podcasts at http://www.startalkradio.net. Subscribe for more StarTalkRadio episodes: http://bit.ly/Sub2Nerdist Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdistDotCom Check out Nerdist.com: http://www.nerdist.com
Xavier and Rohit sit down with GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan to talk about beef, B.o.B. and Betamax. Official Website: www.texastravesty.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/texastravesty, https://www.facebook.com/Rotnofsky.Ma... Twitter: https://twitter.com/TexasTravesty, https://twitter.com/RotMan2015 SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW US! Editor/Camera 1: Connor McCampbell Camera 2: Timothy Davis Camera 3: Cole Gerthoffer Audio: Ben Carneiro To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email licensing@storyful.com
In the early '90s, before there was a Wu-Tang Clan, Gary Grice was The Genius; a Cold Chillin' recording artist. By 1991 he released his Easy Mo Bee produced debut album "Words From The Genius" which featured the minor hit "Come Do Me" but the LP ended up being far from a commercial success. In the video clip above you'll see The Genius promoting the release of the album while talking about his influences and more. Always mad interesting to see interviews with Wu-Tang members before they even formed and this is definitely a rare clip--Claa7
GZA Interview at Chess Forum for Brooklyn Bound Felipe Interviews GZA at The Chess Forum for Brooklyn Bound http://www.thefader.com/2013/03/04/brooklyn-bound-interview-with-gza-at-chess-forum/ subscribe for more FADER TV: http://bit.ly/XPZVfG watch more BROOKLYN BOUND: http://bit.ly/XQ07LO read the FADER: http://bit.ly/hkfjco follow the FADER on twitter: http://bit.ly/XPZHFf like the FADER on facebook: http://on.fb.me/11JaNSJ follow the FADER on tumblr: http://bit.ly/xerObW
http://www.cbc.ca/q The rapper GZA of the legendary Wu Tang Clan from Staten Island came to wide attention with "Enter the Wu Tang Clan (36 Chambers)".... an album considered one of the greatest hip hop records of all time. It was an exploration of the grime and glory of street life -- and a look at the human condition... messy, triumphant, and honest. GZA, aka The Genius, created lyrics that wove through a whole sea of references...including 1930s American literature, jazz, chess, philosophy, crime, and martial arts. The album sealed his place as one of rap music's most intricate and able lyricists...and performers. In addition to his work with the Wu Tang Clan, GZA made solo albums. Liquid Swords went platinum: the beats are menacing and hypnotic, the production is atmospher...
Subscribe to DJBoothTV: http://djbooth.it/djboothsubscribe Continuing our sit down with The Chef, Raekwon talks about how much he was inspired by emcees like Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane and more, plus why RZA and GZA really were the driving forces behind the creation of the Wu-Tang Clan. Videos focused on underground and independent hip-hop so you know tomorrow's biggest hip-hop stars before they blow, plus coverage of the best and most noteworthy mainstream artists. From dope songs to classic albums, must-hear mixtapes to buzzing rappers, DJBoothTV is the authority in hip-hop. Shot & Edited by @EriksonCorniel Check out more of DJBooth here: http://www.djbooth.net/ https://twitter.com/djbooth https://www.facebook.com/djboothnet
The Wu Tang Clan legend stopped by Philly's Profond Music N Art to snag some choice vinyl while in town for The FADER and Goose Island's Analog Migration show. In December, hip-hop legend GZA headlined The FADER and Goose Island's Analog Migration show in Philadelphia. During GZA's stay, he stopped by Philly's Profond Music N Art to dig deep into the store's soul, R&B;, and classic hip-hop collection. Watching him sort through the vinyl of his youth (he says he hadn't bought a record since 1976 before now), like Al Green, Bill Withers, and Smokey Robinson, while talking about Biggie and Nas and the golden age of hip-hop is a thrill. Check out the video above to see the choice LPs that GZA snagged, including a strange Wu Tang Clan versus The Beatles mashup record. http://www.thefader.com/2...
Checkout how WU-TANG's GZA raps in front of Neil deGrasse Tyson This Interview was done by Nerdist, if you liked it, go and checkout thier channel, the whole interview is an awesome piece of work. WUTANG! WUTANG! WUTANG! WUTANG! WUTANG! WUTANG! WUTANG! WUTANG! WUTANG! liquid swords...best album...ever
Interview with GZA in Philadelphia for the Step Into The Black Music Series presented by The FADER and Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum. http://www.thefader.com/2012/07/20/interview-gza/ Subscribe now for more The FADER http://bit.ly/XPZVfG The FADER Interviews sat down with all our favorite artists before they blew up including Drake, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Dr. Dre, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Air, Chief Keef, Riff Raff, 2NE1,The Walkmen, Ty Dolla $ign, The War on Drugs, Young Chop, Matt & Kim and many more. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5EDBD92B2D5CD238 Read the FADER: http://www.thefader.com Follow the FADER on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefader Like the FADER on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/11JaNSJ Follow the FADER on Tumblr: http://bit.ly/xerObW The FADER ...
In this Science Genius sequel, GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan makes a surprise visit to the Bronx Compass science students and blows their minds. As co-creator of Science Genius, a pilot program which uses hip hop culture to teach science, GZA spends the class period working one on one with the students to craft tight rhymes about Darwin's theory of natural selection. PRODIGIES is a bi-weekly series showcasing the youngest and brightest as they challenge themselves to reach new heights and the stories behind them. Created and produced by @radical.media, THNKR gives you extraordinary access to the people, stories, places and thinking that will change your mind. Follow THNKR on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thnkr Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thnkrtv Check out our Pinterest: ht...
Considered to be one of the most intelligent and prolific MC's of our time, Wu Tang Master Blaster GZA drops some knowledge for ABORT TV's viewers and Dave"Corvid" McCallum gets the 411 on GZA's latest release "Pro Tools" In Stores Now! http://www.myspace.com/gza http://www.abort.tv http://www.randompictures.ca Copyright © 2004-2008 ABORT TV/AMP Film Corp. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this broadcast, in whole or in part, in any form or medium without express written permission from Abort Media Publishing Corp. is prohibited. All use is subject to our Terms of Use.
Recently DJ Pheloneous of The Bumsquad DJz & Hot Jamz 94.5 FM Seattle, also known as "The Official Seattle Underdogg" conducted a exclusive interview with Wu-Tang Royalty Raekwon The Chef. Discussed was the release of his new album "Built For Cuban Linx Part 2" as well as topics such as; The promotional run for the Album, the record release party "Live From The Purple Carpet", what is being labeled as Hip Hop today and feelings regarding todays hip hop, the production that went into the album, including what it was like working with Dr. Dre, as well as some surprising revalations of how beating Jay Z in sales affected him personally, his performance as the first American Rapper to ever perform in Sierra Leon in Africa as well as much much more. You wont want to miss this, DJ Pheloneous def...
Part three : Importance of the heterogeneity of breast cancers These last years the discovery of the striking heterogeneity of breast cancers has been one of the strong points of research. Multiple clinical studies with targetted therapies have clearly illustrated the therapeutic implications. Dr. Luc Dirix : “For the moment multiple phase I and II studies are performed in our hospital. We are for instance researching the link between immune ‘checkpoint inhibitors’ and other therapeutic strategies such as chemotherapy.”
Quick interview with GZA at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX.
Part one : Research in Sint-Augustinus and highlights San Antonio According to Luc Dirix the new data on hormone treatment for breast cancer and the first positive results about immune therapy for triple negative breast cancer were among the highlights of the congress in San Antonio.
Over the last two weeks I shot a bunch of footage and an interview with Gabe Garcia, owner and artist at Iron Tiger Tattoo in Columbia Missouri. The full profile is coming soon... Song: GZA - B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
Le Wu-Tang Clan est un collectif d'artistes américains de hip-hop principalement actifs durant les années 1990. Les neuf membres qui le composent sont originaires des quartiers new-yorkais de Staten Island et Brooklyn. À l'origine du groupe, il y a RZA, GZA et Ol' Dirty Bastard. Ils viennent tous les trois de Brooklyn, un des cinq quartiers de New York. Passionnés par la musique soul de leurs parents et par la culture hip-hop omniprésente dans le ghetto de New York, ils créent ensemble une première ébauche de groupe, All in Together Now, qui ne connaîtra aucune suite. C'est à cette époque qu'ils s'inventent leurs premiers alter ego. RZA est le « Scientifique », GZA le « Génie » et Ol' Dirty Bastard le « Spécialiste ». De son côté, RZA s'autoproduit sur un single au ton léger qui ne marcher...
Part two : Immune therapy for triple negative breast cancer Luc Dirix has high expectations of the new developments in oncologic immune therapy, such as the association with other treatments.
Speakin' of this art form this slang is dangerous
MC's are like sperm cells, a gang of us
Fightin' to reach the egg
Bitin' or loose a leg
Odds are like one in ten million, a thin thread
One from a thousand speaks in his own voice
the other 999 imitate without choice
Never even knowing it until the going gets rough
See the amplified sample I've grown with.
I grab the microphone the unthinkable happens
See the rocket's red glare like the guns; clappin'
They still cage matchin' MC's is scrappin'
Not the UFC but my opponent's tappin'
So don't let a little bit of fear turn to hatred
I was sent as the savior to revive what is sacred
Also stop this uncalled-for behavior
Sylphic rap cats they lactate the flavor
Got word from the wise to let it drop
Set this on fire, take aim and let it pop
Because regardless of who or what
even with doors shut
I'm givin' 'em straight raw you're givin' 'em raw cut
Like Bolivian rock, your watered down hip hop
Rap so outta shape and far from tip-top
Girls next to pebbles
spoons against shovels
dictators next to rebels and
Gods against Devils.
No time for backwards thinkin' let's think ahead,
If you wanna sleep when you awake then make your bed
A lot of MCs came to see me on referrals
not even knowing that they would undergo great perils
This cutting edge methods from the most specialized
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The lord of the art strikes a chord in your heart
Your ear love to hear the guard rip the track apart
To me hip hop is like Einstein to science;
a match made in heaven, most likely alliance
Complex individual that you dream of being
Intellectual charlatan, the all-high-seeing
Got an appetite for heat so then come and bite the beat and
Digest the rest and don't stress the part you couldn't eat.