Gary Grice (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage name GZA (pron… Read Full Bio ↴Gary Grice (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage name GZA (pronounced /หJizzah/) and The Genius, is an American hip hop artist best known as a founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan and for his inclusion on their group albums, his group mates' solo releases and a successful solo career.
When it comes to thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism, the Wu-Tang Clan's fountain of wisdom, GZA takes his job very seriously. The way he crafts his double-edged rhyme flow mirrors the skill and precise technique of one who works with fine ceramics. GZA's metaphoric and multi-layered lyrics are often touted by critics as his rap name implies; genius.
Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in every borough of New York City, The GZA's workmanship can be found three albums deep with classics dating back to 1991 including the albums Words From The Genius, the gold-selling Liquid Swords and Beneath The Surface. Before his days of microphone notoriety, GZA found himself, during the early ages of rap music, travelling throughout New York City sharpening his rap skills in scattered rhyme battles. "I've studied rap in every borough," the GZA says proudly. "I've been rhyming before a lot of these cats out here were born. We've [Wu Tang Clan] always drank, ate and slept hip-hop. I love it." On his latest blockbuster album Legend Of The Liquid Sword, The GZA makes reference to his hip- hop foundation on the reflective Fam (Members Only) "I grew up around B-Boys, DJs, MCs, through rap, never thinking in ways of TV," the Genius raps. "It was strictly all about magnificent rhyme clout."
During GZA's travels, he encountered other rap veterans that recognized his promise and helped to nurture his talent. "I watched a lot of people come up that are big now," Genius says earnestly. "I used to make demo tapes with cats that rocked with Russell Simmons and people like that. The history goes so far back; I've always been really focused on writing dope rhymes."
The GZA's dream of perfection has been realized once again on his fourth album to date. Legend Of The Liquid Sword not only regains the powerful momentum started by the last three releases, it adds to the Genius' verbal legacy with uncompromising integrity. Heat-seeking darts like the introspective, Auto Bio where GZA breaks down the elements of his life that created the man he is and the crime thriller Luminal.
What has always set The GZA apart from the ordinary is his ability to create complex images with simple context. In the same way it's said that a picture is worth a thousand words, Genius assembles his words to create thousands of vivid pictures. "I don't like to just be simple," he explains. "Even though some of my stuff can seem simple at times, I like to write in a way that when you listen to it over and over again, you hear something new and it requires you to think." Legend Of The Liquid Sword does just that. Whether the listener gets captured by the vocal acrobatics of Santi White (who has written songs for Res) on GZA's Stay In Line or the authentic old school soul production on the masterpiece Animal Planet, Genius weaves satisfying brain food through his lyrics. In his phenomenally cerebral use of metaphors, The Genius flawlessly equates human city dwellers to animals in the jungle onAnimal Planet , which was produced by rhythm doctor Bink (who has produced heavyweight joints for Fat Joe, Nate Dogg, Mr. Cheeks and Faith Evans). With beats by fellow Wu Tang brother RZA, Jaz-O (Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album), DJ Muggs (who has produced for Cypress Hill, Mobb Deep), Wu producer Mathematics (Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Sunz of Man), Arabian Knight and other sonic masterminds, GZA's talents come across even heavier. On the adrenaline raising Hip Hop call to arms, Knock, Knock (the album's shining debut single), The GZA asks on the chorus, "knock, knock, who the f*** is banging at my door, is it abstract, commercial or hardcore?" In his signature way of ill rhyme construction, GZA further defines the parameters of whatrap music should be.
Don't call GZA's comeback just a comeback, it's a return of an entirely revolutionary thought process. "When we did Back In The Game on the Wu-Tang Iron Flag album, I did a verse about gambling," he explains solidly. "I didn't want to be 'back in the game' or 'back on the block,' that's typical. I made it all metaphorical." It's those same metaphors that makes the Genius' liquid sword a living legend in it's own time.
Name: GZA/Genius
Real Name: Gary Grice
Label: N/A
Web: N/A
When it comes to thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism, the Wu-Tang Clan's fountain of wisdom, GZA takes his job very seriously. The way he crafts his double-edged rhyme flow mirrors the skill and precise technique of one who works with fine ceramics. GZA's metaphoric and multi-layered lyrics are often touted by critics as his rap name implies; genius.
Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in every borough of New York City, The GZA's workmanship can be found three albums deep with classics dating back to 1991 including the albums Words From The Genius, the gold-selling Liquid Swords and Beneath The Surface. Before his days of microphone notoriety, GZA found himself, during the early ages of rap music, travelling throughout New York City sharpening his rap skills in scattered rhyme battles. "I've studied rap in every borough," the GZA says proudly. "I've been rhyming before a lot of these cats out here were born. We've [Wu Tang Clan] always drank, ate and slept hip-hop. I love it." On his latest blockbuster album Legend Of The Liquid Sword, The GZA makes reference to his hip- hop foundation on the reflective Fam (Members Only) "I grew up around B-Boys, DJs, MCs, through rap, never thinking in ways of TV," the Genius raps. "It was strictly all about magnificent rhyme clout."
During GZA's travels, he encountered other rap veterans that recognized his promise and helped to nurture his talent. "I watched a lot of people come up that are big now," Genius says earnestly. "I used to make demo tapes with cats that rocked with Russell Simmons and people like that. The history goes so far back; I've always been really focused on writing dope rhymes."
The GZA's dream of perfection has been realized once again on his fourth album to date. Legend Of The Liquid Sword not only regains the powerful momentum started by the last three releases, it adds to the Genius' verbal legacy with uncompromising integrity. Heat-seeking darts like the introspective, Auto Bio where GZA breaks down the elements of his life that created the man he is and the crime thriller Luminal.
What has always set The GZA apart from the ordinary is his ability to create complex images with simple context. In the same way it's said that a picture is worth a thousand words, Genius assembles his words to create thousands of vivid pictures. "I don't like to just be simple," he explains. "Even though some of my stuff can seem simple at times, I like to write in a way that when you listen to it over and over again, you hear something new and it requires you to think." Legend Of The Liquid Sword does just that. Whether the listener gets captured by the vocal acrobatics of Santi White (who has written songs for Res) on GZA's Stay In Line or the authentic old school soul production on the masterpiece Animal Planet, Genius weaves satisfying brain food through his lyrics. In his phenomenally cerebral use of metaphors, The Genius flawlessly equates human city dwellers to animals in the jungle onAnimal Planet , which was produced by rhythm doctor Bink (who has produced heavyweight joints for Fat Joe, Nate Dogg, Mr. Cheeks and Faith Evans). With beats by fellow Wu Tang brother RZA, Jaz-O (Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album), DJ Muggs (who has produced for Cypress Hill, Mobb Deep), Wu producer Mathematics (Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Sunz of Man), Arabian Knight and other sonic masterminds, GZA's talents come across even heavier. On the adrenaline raising Hip Hop call to arms, Knock, Knock (the album's shining debut single), The GZA asks on the chorus, "knock, knock, who the f*** is banging at my door, is it abstract, commercial or hardcore?" In his signature way of ill rhyme construction, GZA further defines the parameters of whatrap music should be.
Don't call GZA's comeback just a comeback, it's a return of an entirely revolutionary thought process. "When we did Back In The Game on the Wu-Tang Iron Flag album, I did a verse about gambling," he explains solidly. "I didn't want to be 'back in the game' or 'back on the block,' that's typical. I made it all metaphorical." It's those same metaphors that makes the Genius' liquid sword a living legend in it's own time.
Name: GZA/Genius
Real Name: Gary Grice
Label: N/A
Web: N/A
Doin' It
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Herman Brood And His Wild Romance Feel so good - it must be wrong this junk is…
Huey Lewis & The News Early in the morning, I'm still in bed She comes to…
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Justine Clarke theres a bumble bee a honey bee gett'n the honey for you…
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Notifi Hook: I just keep my drinks on full thatโs just me Just…
Pauline Hรถgberg I feel so hot tonight My body's so alive The rhythm's gonn…
Pierre Doin' it, doin' it, doin' it right Doin' it, doin' it,…
Redman -FT- Busta Rhymes & DJ Green Lantern We so hot, we so hot baby Everywhere we go we…
Rick James Doin' it doin' it doin' it Doin' it doin' it doin'…
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4th Chamber /GZA Choose the sword, and you will join me Choose the ball,…
4th Chamber Feat. Ghostface Killah Killah Priest & RZA (Intro: LP version only, taken from the movie "Shogun Assass…
7 Pounds Speakin' of this art form this slang is dangerous MC's are…
Amplified Sample Verse one: The amplified sample, will trample, the leading …
Animal Planet [Incomprehensible] Welcome to the Jungle where the cat love…
Animal Planet ) [GZA] Welcome to the Jungle where the cat loves to scratch…
Auto Bio [GZA] I was born, with the mic in my hand Then I…
Auto Bio ) [GZA] I was born, with the mic in my hand Then I…
B.I.B.L.E Take a Bible page The basic instructions before leaving ear…
B.I.B.L.E. The Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (3X) Chorus: re…
Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Life is a test many quest the universe And through my…
Beneath The Surface Here I sit and watch the crowds go by Papa da…
big acts little acts Yeah, perverted monk representin' You know what I'm sayin'? …
Breaker Breaker Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line Can you read me?…
Breaker Breaker Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line Can you read me?…
Breaker Breaker ft. Inspectah Deck & Masta Killa Breaker, breaker, one nine, clear the line Can you read me?…
Brooklyn Zoo I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm…
C.R.E.A.M What that nigga want God? Word up, look out for the…
C.R.E.A.M. What that nigga want God? Word up, look out for the…
Cinema There was a clubhouse, only kept special guests in Place mu…
Cold War Intro: (first three lines lp only) I had a bad dream Don…
Columbian Ties Chorus What goes around comes around in his only iniquit…
Come Do Me Here I am loungin' at a hype party Then I see…
Crash Your Crew [RZA] Eh yo... Turn my shit up son too Yo [GZA] You know ex…
Cross My Heart ) It's the visiting king supreme all heal kiss…
Did U Say That I keep your heart is PZA-pumping, the beat is GZA-jumping T…
Did Ya Say That ) I keep your heart is PZA-pumping, the beat is GZA-jumping Th…
Do U It was inevitable, I knew it well Whatever I had to…
Drama Talkin bout drama I met a young brother, how young about…
Dream in liberty [Jason] Now What You See Is Just An Old Fantasy It's The…
Duel of the Iron Mic Intro: Ohh mad one We see your trap You can never escap…
fam [RZA] Yo, yea check it...yo, yo yo yo Yo, if you think…
Fam ) [RZA] Yo, yea check it...yo, yo yo yo Yo, if you think…
Fame They was told not to ride in Patty's Hearse And stay…
Fame ) [Verse 1] They was told not to ride in Patty's +Hearse+ an…
Far Away From Here [Twin Spirit N. 32] I'm So Sad ! There's No Point In…
Feel Like An Enemy [Hell Razah] Yeah, yeah yo I'm like a whirlwind spinnin wi…
Feel the Pain I feel I'm a threat to high powered MC's Cause when…
General Principles Castle points you too You're black takes on C4 Then white co…
Genius Is Slammin' What I'm about to flow on is so dope The average…
Genius Is Slamminโ What I'm about to flow on is so dope The average…
Gold [Method Man] Hey yo, shorty, yo that's my word Oh, y'all sme…
Groundbreaking I'm in the schoolyard rhymin' with my brother Jamel and…
He Will Die [Storyteller] Time was running out. The Dream League Force T…
Hell's Wind Staff Life of a drug dealer Killah hills 10304 Restaurant's on…
Hell's Wind Staff / Killah Hills 10304 (The skill of Shaolin) Yeah, it's the good life, you know Fu…
High Price Small Reward I wiped the chrome off wit the dust cloth 'Fore I…
Highway Robbery [GZA] An MC stepped to me, lying about one Kid that rolled…
Hip Hop You crunchy chump crabs get crumbled up like crack rock Fuc…
Hip-Hop You crunchy chump crabs get crumbled up like crack rock Fuck…
I Gotcha Back I gotcha back, but you best to watch your front Cause…
I Gotcha' Back Yo, I gotcha back but you best to watch your…
Ice Cream Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts French-vanil…
Interlude I've seen a kid one night out at a spot He…
Intro [GZAs son Young Justice] It was the summer of '77. New Y…
Killah Hills 10304 (The skill of Shaolin) Yes the good life, you know What…
Knock Knock I'm the out scene slang kicker with no parental sticker Ris…
legend of the liquid sword Who won the covenant role, based on a nationwide poll? For…
Legend Of The Liquid Swords Who won the covenant role, based on a nationwide poll? For…
Life is a movie I got scientist killas that'll jam your cell phone Send a…
Life of a Drug Dealer There's a rumor that an old lady heard a Kingpin…
Liquid Swords When I was little my father was famous He was the…
Liquid Swords ) Who won the covenant role, based on a nationwide poll? For…
Living Foul Such a shame, such a shame Critical... You're living foul,…
Luminal [Intro: GZA] This is a tale of a town with the…
Luminal ) [Intro: GZA] This is a tale of a town with the…
Method Man M-E-T, H-O-D, Man Hey you get off my cloud See me get…
Mic Trippin [Genius] Mic trippin, from rock skipping Off the local brook…
On The Eve Of War [vinnie paz] This is raw, all across the board, Liquid Sword…
One More to Go [Intro] 5...4...3...2...1...0 [explosion] [Inspectah Deck] …
Outro * this exception is permitted due to actual rap lyrics…
Pass the Bone Yo, this is the Gka-gka-genius And I got the brotha Prince…
Path Of Destruction He was raised in a house where he got scared…
Pencil [GZA] The echo chamber enhance the flow wit the block party …
Phony As Ya Wanna Be When I hold a mic in my hand, it's devotion Then…
Phony As You Wanna Be When I hold a mic in my hand, it's devotion Then…
Protect Ya Neck So what's up man? Cooling man" "Chilling chilling?" "Yo y…
Publicity Who be first to catch this Beat Down? My rap pages…
Rough Cut Uh, huh, GZA, uh, RZA, uh Listen, if y'all can spit,…
Rough Cut ) [Intro: Armel] Uh-huh, GZA, uh, RZA, uh [Armel] Listen,…
Rush Yo before the Greeks and the creeks It's a old Pete…
Shadowboxin I breaks it down to the bone gristle Ill speaking Scud…
Shadowboxin' Special technique, fuck that Special technique of shadowboxi…
Shimmy Shimmy Ya [Oh, fuck, you can't even sing] Hey, baby, I like it…
Short Race [GZA] He's running in a short race, shoelace untied Head dow…
silent Yeah, six o'clock in the morning That's right, we gotta get…
Silverbacks One, two, one, two, the High Chief Yeah, yo, so alone,…
Sparring Minds [GZA] Designer and most of man stands the front-end loade…
Sparring Minds ) [GZA] Designer and most of man stands the front-end loade…
Stay in Line [GZA] Throw down ya mic son, ya gauge is empty…
Stay In Line ) Throw down ya mic son, ya gauge is empty Plus…
Stay Out of Bars Yo, check this shit out Hangin out in bars can become…
Stop the Nonsense I see youngsters little teenagers Walking around with beepe…
Street Corner Looking on various street corners I'm sure you've seen it yo…
Stringplay Method Man Uh, and it goes like this Uh uh uh uh,…
Superfreak I hopped on the train and cold clocked a chick Who…
Swordsman When a motherfucker steps out his place And gets slapped in…
Swordsmen (feat. Killah Priest) [Chorus: GZA] When a motherfucker …
The Genius Is Slammin' What I'm about to flow on is so dope The average…
The Genius Is Slammin` What I'm about to flow on is so dope The average…
The Mexican Chico Fernandez Sleeping on his guns Shot rare coins for pr…
Those Were the Days Those were the days, back in Junior High For an 8th…
True Fresh M.C CHORUS: I rock the mic at any party And in the place…
True Fresh M.C. CHORUS: I rock the mic at any party And in the place…
Uncut Material What you know about I'm sayin' I know a lot Can you…
Uncut Material ) [Chorus: GZA] What you know about emceein? (I know a lot) …
Victim [Chorus:] Just another victim of the...victim of the ghetto …
What Are Silly Girls Made Of [Chorus] What are silly girls made of made of What are silly…
When The Fat Lady Sings Yeah.. Test, test, yeah Check test, yeah Wu-Banga strangler…
Who's Your Rhymin' Hero [Sample] Look up in the sky! [GZA] Who's your rhymin' hero …
Words From A Genius I get so anxious before a battle begins I just can't…
Wu Banga 101 Yo, too advanced, Digi' stance, made the CD enhanced I move…
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' Wit Tiger style Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin ta Fuck Wit Wu-Tang C…
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In My Humble Opinion
Even tho this style & flow is nothing like what GZA & Wu-Tang would go on to be known for, this song is by no means a record to be ashamed of AT ALL. The flow, delivery, wordplay, swagger, charisma was all there. GZA just had to find his niche.
1117AJ
I'll share a story with you that I'll never forget.I used to run in the same circles as The GZA when he dropped this.I was hanging out with him and a few others up in the Bronx.We were in this guy's house, I'll just say his name is "Kaseem". Kaseem called GZA's album a garbage ass album.GZA didn't even respond, but I think he just internalized that and used the criticism as fuel and constructive criticism.He continued to work on his craft and eventually gave birth to the Wu Tang Clan.The morale of the story is to never take criticism personally.
Fantaztikbeatz
I agree I was analyzing it to and I agree ๐๐ฝ
BEARDYWALLY
He just needed a beat from THE ABBOT โค
OJโs Bloody Glove
The labels wanted Gza to make love records like Big Daddy Kaneโฆ thank god Gza was able to break off from what the labels wanted so he could give us classic records like โLabelsโ
Dante Baker
I agree and plus that The GZA/Genius is also from Bed-Stuy Brooklyn
Ruben Dominguez
Words from the genius had hardcore songs produced by mo bee this song ruined the promotion
jeanemlicar
So true. This type of style doesn't fit the Gza persona at all.
Esoteric Guru
He could've went that route too though.
jeanemlicar
True yet that would've made Gza a sellout cause that lovey dovey rap style isn't what the Gza is about. The Genius is a lyrical wordsmith not to be messed with. Another emcee who did chose that route was Ja Rule and look where he's at right now in the Hip-Hop Community. The Gza will always have respect from me for being true to who he is and forming an unstoppable like the Wu-tang Clan. #wutangforever @Esoteric Guru