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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.
Clifford Smith (born March 2, 1971), better known by his stage name Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He took his stage name from the 1979 film Method Man. He is perhaps best known as a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He is also one half of the hip hop duo Method Man & Redman. In 1996, he won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, for "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By", with American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige.
Method Man has appeared in films such as Belly, How High, Garden State, The Wackness, Venom, Red Tails and The Cobbler. On television, he and frequent collaborator, fellow East Coast rapper Redman, co-starred on the short-lived Fox sitcom Method & Red. He also had a recurring role as Tug Daniels on HBO's Oz and Calvin "Cheese" Wagstaff on the HBO's The Wire.
In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.
Born on March 2, 1971, in Staten Island, New York, Smith divided his childhood between his father's Long Island residence and his mother's home in the Park Hill section of Staten Island (colloquially known as Killa Hill). He has two sisters, Terri and Missy.
Johnny Blaze may refer to:
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A Conversation with GZA
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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
Album: Legend Of The Liquid Sword Year: 2002 Track: 10 Track Produced By: Arabian Knight Samples: None Lyrics: [Verse 1] They was told not to ride in Patty's +Hearse+ and stay out of Charles' +Manson+ Took Abraham's +Lincoln+ through the Todd +Bridges+ espansion Willis +Reid+s a map that marks the spot showin On his left George +Burns+ a blunt William's holdin Tara +Bank+ed the money that Chaka +Khan+ed the poor Alicia +Key+ed his car for givin Melbourne +Moore+ For the Redd +Foxx+ who bought off the block, but though twice As Debora +Cox+ the gun cuz she beat Kelly's +Price+ When Rosa +Park+ed the truck on the farm that Kim +Fields+ Linda +Tripp+ed for tryna to walk in Lauryn's +Hills+ Water dripped outta Farrah's +Fawcett+ in the glass She was "Superfly", Curtis ...
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...
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...
Album: Liquid Swords Year: 1995 Track: 1 Track Produced By: RZA Samples: "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" by Willie Mitchell & "Groovin'" by Willie Mitchell & "That's the Way it Is" by Al Green (?) & Dialogue from Shogun Assassin Lyrics: When I was little, my father was famous He was the greatest samurai in the empire And he was the Shogun's decapitator He cut off the heads of a hundred and thirty-one lords It was a bad time for the empire The Shogun just stayed inside his castle and he never came out People said his brain was infected by devils My father would come home, he would forget about the killings He wasn't scared of the Shogun but the Shogun was scared of him Maybe that was the problem Then, one night, the Shogun sent his ninja spies to our house They were su...
This is the shit, from the legendary album "Liquid Swords". Lyrics: [special technique] Fuck that [special technique of shadowboxing] God damn (The GZA, god damn!) (The GZA, god damn!) Pledge allegiance to the hip-hop! (Method, god damn!) I pledge allegiance to the hip-hop (Maximilli-on, Maximilli-on) (Uh, yeah, ahh, uh) Johnny Blaze I pledge allegiance to the hip-hop (Johnny Blaze) Maximilli-on Maximilli-on Verse One: Method Man/Johnny Blaze I breaks it down to the bone gristle Ill speaking Scud missle heat seeking Johnny Blazing, nightmares like Wes Craven Niggaz gunnin, my third eye seen it coming Before it happen You know about them fucking Staten Kids they smashin Everything huh, in any shape form or fashion Now everybody talking bout they blastin, hmmm Is you bustin steel or is y...
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
Doing What I do, To God be all the Glory!!!
http://facebook.com/TupacAmaruShakur4ever Here I am loungin' at a hype party Then I see this lady with a hellafied body With a pair of bedroom eyes that were clocking The Genius Well, you see what I mean is She had the look as if she was attracted To me so what I did, I reacted In a manner to show that I was feeling the same Now check out the game I said lovely, I be The Genius and how ya doing? I'm on a chase and you're the one that I'm pursuing She said it's the pleasure Genius, I'm doing kinda fine But what's on your mind? I said Girl Come Do Me I said sexy, where you live over yonda What's your name? She said it's Yolanda She said she knew me from back in the days And that I had her running on a wild sex craze I said now you're kinda big and well-developed And parts of your body jus...
New 50 cent Diss! by GZA of The Wu-Tang Clan! Download(For Promotional Purposes Only): http://www.seriousurls.com/link/fb89d630/19604 http://thatrapblog.com/2008/07/gza-paper-plates50-cent-diss/ Lyrics: "You ever see someone who roll with Mayweather, rhyme like Ricky Hatton Smash whatever you throw, 1000 is what I'm battin' Got a few hooks but no jabs Took 'em out your corndog books and notepads I get it, you Got Rich robbin' those in the industry Bite off this one, steal from your enemy Never try to play the hottest one out your camp He might step off and take half the juice from your amp Enough to make you Vogue on the cover of GQ Only missin' the sheer blouse. Homie, you see-through Stop sippin' on that Formula 50 They want heat, I'll give it to them burnt and cr...
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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.
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!
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
Recorded live @ Knitting Factory 12.13.07
GZA performing LIVE at the Observatory Courtesy Out Da House Productions
GZA performing 'Duel of the Iron Mic' from his 1995 album 'Liquid Swords' at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA SUBSCRIBE to Scene & Heard: http://bit.ly/1N1XePw Grab 'Liquid Swords' on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/liquid-swords/id1079630561 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 ------
Masta Killa, GZA & Inspectah Deck rock the Wu-tang Clan classic "Triumph" This track is on the new Masta Killa album "LIVE" in stores now (Gold Dust). The album features all MK's hits and is a great opportunity for any fan who has never had the pleasure of seeing the Clan live on stage.
Recorded live @ Knitting Factory 12.13.07
GZA performing 'Shadowboxin'' from his 1995 album 'Liquid Swords' at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. SUBSCRIBE to Scene & Heard: http://bit.ly/1N1XePw Grab 'Liquid Swords' on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/liquid-swords/id1079630561 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 ------
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...
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
ROMA - 13 maggio 2004 In un albergo romano The Genius racconta se stesso ed il Wu-tang clan
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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!
"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...
0:00 - Liquid Swords (feat. RZA) 4:31 - Duel of the iron mic (feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard, Ispectah Deck & Masta Killa) 8:36 - Living in the world today (feat. RZA & Method Man) 13:00 - Gold (feat. Method Man) 16:59 - Cold world (feat. RZA) 22:29 - Labels (feat. RZA) 25:24 - 4th Chamber (feat. Ghostface Killah & Killah Priest) 30:01 - Shadowboxin' (feat. Method Man) 33:29 - Hells Killa Hills 10304 (feat. RZA & Ol' Dirty Bastard) 38:40 - Investigative Reports (feat. Raekwon & Ghostface Killah and U-God) 42:29 - Swordsman 45:50 - I gotcha back (feat. RZA) 50:51 - B.I.B.L.E. (feat. Killah Priest)
GZA and RZA of the Wu-Tang-Clan give an interview about the difference between writing music for movies compared to regular music at a junket for the film "Coffee & Cigarettes!
1. "Come Do Me" 0:00 2. "Phony As Ya Wanna Be" 4:48 3. "True Fresh M.C." 9:54 4. "The Genius Is Slammin'" 13:33 5. "Words from a Genius" 17:57 6. "Who's Your Rhymin' Hero" 23:03 7. "Feel the Pain" 27:38 8. "Those Were the Days" 31:20 9. "Life of a Drug Dealer" 35:58 10. "Stop the Nonsense" 39:39 11. "Living Foul" 43:21 12. "Drama" 47:45 13. "Stay Out of Bars" 51:44 14. "What Are Silly Girls Made of" 55:41 15. "Superfreak" 1:00:13 Released: February 19, 1991 Recorded: 1990–91 Genre: Hip-hop Length: 63:39 Label: Cold Chillin', Reprise, Warner Bros. Records Producer: Easy Mo Bee, Patrick Harvey, Jesse West
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...
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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
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!
Shaolin Soul es una compilación de tres volúmenes de la música sampleada por RZA, integrante y productor del mítico Wu-Tang Clan. Esta reedición fue lanzada el 19 de Marzo del 2013 TRACKLIST: A1 The Mad Lads - I Forgot To Be Your Lover A2 Isaac Hayes - Joy A3 The Dramatics - In The Rain A4 The Emotions - I Could Never Be Happy A5 The Soul Children - Dont Take My Kindness For Weakness A6 David Porter - Im Afraid The Masquerade Is Over A7 Booker T. & The M.G.S - Sing A Simple Song A8 Little Milton - Packed Up & Took My Mind A9 24 Carat Black - Povertys Paradise A10 Albert King - Ill Play The Blues For You A11 The Sweet Inspirations - All It Takes Is You And Me A12 The Emotions - As Long As Ive Got You B1 William Bell - I Forgot To Be Your Lover B2 Isaac Hayes - Ike's Mood 1 B3 The Soul Ch...
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
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
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 now for more The FADER http://bit.ly/XPZVfG Brooklyn Bound is a Converse + FADER series where artists visit a local Brooklyn business & perform at Converse Rubber Tracks Studio (interview + live). Artist performances and interviews include Future, Charli XCX, Kurt Vile, El-P, Zola Jesus, King Krule, Mac Demarco, GZA, Le1f, Diiv, Cloud Nothings, Frankie Rose, Potty Mouth, ASTR, and more. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6150FC4B564A79FD 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.l...
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...
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...
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 ...
Masta Killa From The Legendary Wu Tang Clan Sit Downs With M.Reck For This Indepth Interview 1-4, Part 2 Coming Soon , Filmed By Kemetic Eye Films, Edited By M.Reck For #MRecktv, Big D On The Beat, M.Reck Doing It For The Culture. Presented By Gutta Muzic Fillmz Click Here To Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Gw3Q3Wa3b9q4WJJZHUuhQ?sub_confirmation=1 Follow @Mreckgm On Twitter & Instagram
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
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...
interview with GZA from Wu-Tang Clan about rumors of 50 cent and Soulja Boy
GZA speaks a bit about his forthcoming solo LP Liquid Swords and Ol' Dirty Bastard's Return To The 36 Chambers
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK:http://on.fb.me/mqjeBr EGOTRIPLAND.COM brings you this crazy rare 1991 interview (and freestyle) featuring GZA (then doing business as the Genius), Ol' Dirty Bastard (then going by Ason Unique), and RZA (then known as Prince Rakeem) on short-lived, local Bronx public access program, Rhythm & Soul. Video courtesy of all-star contributor J-Zone's VHS archives. For more to the story, check out http://bit.ly/elD5mL twitter: @egotripland fb: egotripnyc
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.