Hunter routinely mentions the Park Hill Projects in Clifton, Staten Island, NY, where he grew up, going to school with the future Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Method Man. Coming from a musical family, his father died when he was 6, and seeing his mother support the family contributed to his laid-back, quiet mentality; this led to his stage name, as he decided to play a low-key counterbalance to the antics of RZA, Method Man and Ol' Dirty Bastard. This is also referenced by Method Man at the end of the track "Can it Be All So Simple?" on "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)', stating.
However, Deck was featured as much, if not more, than any other of his fellow clansmen on the group's 1993 debut album, "Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers)". While keeping a relatively high profile on Wu-Tang group releases — including highly-praised verses on the singles "C.R.E.A.M." and "Triumph", from 36 Chambers and Wu-Tang Forever, respectively — Deck has had less success with his own solo career. Originally set to release an album in 1997, his first effort, Uncontrolled Substance, was delayed until 1999, after a flood in RZA's basement destroyed over a hundred beats, including those meant for Deck's album. According to Wu affiliate Cilvaringz, "Recently Deck pulled out some disks from the flood and they worked again and he used 1 for his upcoming album on Koch."[4]
In the years following the release of the highly successful debut album of the Wu-Tang Clan, Hunter would appear on several Wu members' solo albums, including the critically acclaimed trio "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…" by Raekwon, "Liquid Swords" by GZA and "Ironman" by Ghostface Killah. On the Clan's second group album, "Wu-Tang Forever" (1997), Deck produced the track "Visionz" and contributed a solo track, "The City." He also provided production for some of his Wu cohorts, including "Kiss of a Black Widow" for RZA's "RZA as Bobby Digital in Stereo", and "Elements" and "Spazzola" from Method Man's sophomore "Tical 2000: Judgement Day". In 1999, he finally released his debut solo album, featuring a number of less-exposed Wu-Tang affiliates as guests and more of Deck's own production. The album received strong reviews but failed to garner him the popularity enjoyed by some of his groupmates; Deck subsequently returned to the Wu-Tang fold for the albums "The W" and "Iron Flag", also providing beats for GZA's sophomore "Beneath the Surface" and Ghostface Killah's "Supreme Clientele". In 2003 the rapper released his follow-up, "The Movement". That album failed to live up to Deck's expectations, and soon he was back to planning his next album, "The Rebellion"; three years later, in 2006, he released "The Resident Patient", intended as a precursor to the album. The rapper took a hiatus to record "8 Diagrams" with the group, partaking in the controversy sparked when Raekwon and Ghostface Killah disparaged RZA's tight control of the album, championing Ghost's album "The Big Doe Rehab"
“I feel like we have to give them a newer, better album such as the new Ghost album. I’m not saying that’s the truth either. I’m just saying that his album sounds like what a Wu-Tang album should sound like, but it’s him by himself.”
He has also mentioned "The Rebellion" again, confirming production by RZA and the Wu-Elements; it is now set to come after "The Resident Patient 2" and will, reportedly, be Deck's final album as a solo artist. Deck is also featured on several tracks of Raekwon's most recent album, "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II".
On March 23rd, 2010 he will drop his 3rd album entitled "The Manifesto", with guest-appearances from Raekwon, Cormega,Termanology , Planet Asia, Cappadonna, Kurupt and M.O.P.'s Billy Danze. Deck himself will be producing on the album as well as having outside contributions: most notably, The Revelations who produced on Wu-Tang's Chamber Music[9].
In 2008, a mixtape entitled "The Resident Patient 2" was leaked to the internet, featuring some original material as well as freestyles over other artists' songs. In a recent interview, Deck stated that "The Manifesto" was meant to be the originally announced full-length sequel, "The Resident Patient 2". Since the early leak of "The Manifesto", he has begun work already on his final album "The Rebellion" and has expressed his interest in having Snoop Dogg, E-40, Nas & Jadakiss as guests but wanted to involve more of his fellow Clansmen on this album. He had also stated on a interview with Conspiracy Radio he will only retire from albums if the fans show support for "The Manifesto" and "The Rebellion". He has also expressed his wish to release an instrumental album of his own production similar to the ones put out by Alchemist, Ayatollah & Pete Rock. The album is to be entitled 'Instrumartyr' & recently confirmed March, 2011 as the release for The Rebellion according to his Twitter.
Friction
Inspectah Deck Lyrics
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Back by popular demand
Murderous specialist tactics
Wu Tang Clan no rehearsal or practice
niggas ain't ready for this
niggas ain't ready for this
niggas ain't ready for this
Trees are fade blendin' with the side burn shades
Cotton club status clientel SL heavy jewel
niggas jail, young niggas screw well
Swingin' like Smokey on the slow beat
Shiny walker hold me, closely as I mosey on the low key
If you don't know by now, you'll never know me
You know me, I swing it to the young-ins and the OG's
Witnessed by notary public, certified rough shit
Does it feel good, how was it? Gritty like the subway tracks
My protocal permanate like graffiti on the project walls
On the AWOL, alias Jamal Duval
Roam through the universe, plans of roamin' it all
In the meantime, in between time, we shine
Dangerous minds travel on this uphill climb
If you want some, get some
This is it, son, this one
Make 'em feel the friction
Guaranteed hit, son, miss none
Flip one, you better bring your big gun
Some niggas I'd rather not spar minds with
They can't simutale my thoughts or fuck with
Creative testosterone, mic-phone calms the menopausable hormone quakage
Trapped like estrogen, we makin', all of the above
Supremely I hold my shit, when I run, I hesitate to stomp the come
Bring water from the brain, nigga, they tried to send me back, but still I
Came
Teraform mindframe contains elements of iron which began steel
Healin' men life, Allah just brought me forth to bust mine
This time I spare no one, poison sword seed technique
Breathe the Earth, take the head of those and feed 'em to the universe
Blessed with volts of electric, life threatnin' segments, it's hectic
If you want some, get some
This is it, son, this one
Make 'em feel the friction
Guaranteed hit, son, miss none
Flip one, you better bring your big gun
Poetry in motion, east to west coastin'
Overseas blowin' with lines tightly woven
Still goin' full speed, pullin' g's
Tryin' to eat 'til my mouth gets too full to feed
I excel, cast spells similar to Merlin
Mic surgeon, hang like Dr. J. Erving
Splurg inner city like uncensored version
Mergin' with the fast lane, stained with the urban
Word in the street, his work was dirt teeth
Synthetically weak, make the fans start beef
Any comeback attempts would only be in repeats
They soon fall off, be mentally lost beyond reach
My technique's heat leaves a permanent crease
Plant my 2 feet, shootin' with the quick release
Never cease fire from a Street called Desire
The sire, disturbin' the peace with see-ciphers
Who dare comes amongst and tries to peep it
The secret of the deadly art, then leak it
Snakes, leeches surround the righteous
I link the diversion shot, then slip with the swiftness
The weaver raindrop, leavin' the eye confused
Understandin' blurred, cloudy electrical storms occur
From the Masta, classical head bang slang
The deaf tone rises like the blind and dumb
Lickin' shots at the microphone, Iron Lung
We the first to set off shit, last to run
Who want some, come and get some
Motherfucker!
If you want some, get some
This is it, son, this one
Make 'em feel the friction
Guaranteed hit, son, miss none
Flip one, you better bring your big gun
"Friction" is a song by Inspectah Deck from the Wu-Tang Clan. The song has a powerful beat, with a sample from the Jackson 5's "It's Great to Be Here" and a loop of a guitar riff from Jimi Hendrix's "Burning of the Midnight Lamp." The song uses vivid imagery and metaphors to depict the struggles of inner-city life amidst the pressures of fame and fortune.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The lines "Is you ready? Back by popular demand" signify that Inspectah Deck is back with a new release, and that he is confident in his ability to deliver a hit. He then goes on to state that the Wu-Tang Clan is a group of highly skilled and talented rappers who don't need to rehearse or practice. They're always ready to deliver a killer performance.
The second verse of the song discusses Inspectah Deck's experiences as a black man living in the inner-city. He describes how the "chrome dips" and "July sun rays" blend together to create a scorching heat that he can barely cope with. He also talks about the "trees" blending with the "side burn shades," which are likely a reference to the Afro hairstyles that were popular in the 90s.
The final verse of the song is a call to action. Inspectah Deck tells his listeners to step up and take what they want, but warns them that they'll need to bring their A-game if they want to compete. He emphasizes that the stakes are high and that there's no room for failure in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Is you ready?
Are you prepared?
Back by popular demand
Returning due to high demand
Murderous specialist tactics
Lethal and highly skilled methods
Wu Tang Clan no rehearsal or practice
Wu Tang Clan performs without rehearsing or practicing
niggas ain't ready for this
People are not ready for this
Chrome dips beamin' off July sun rays
Chrome is shining in the July sun rays
Trees are fade blendin' with the side burn shades
Trees blend with the shades of sideburns
Cotton club status clientel SL heavy jewel
Status of a high-class establishment with wealthy customers and expensive jewelry
niggas jail, young niggas screw well
Young people in jail have become skilled at being sneaky
Swingin' like Smokey on the slow beat
Moving smoothly to the rhythm
Shiny walker hold me, closely as I mosey on the low key
A shiny gun is held closely as the person moves quietly
If you don't know by now, you'll never know me
If you don't know me by now, you never will
You know me, I swing it to the young-ins and the OG's
Young and old people know me and I perform for them
Witnessed by notary public, certified rough shit
This rough music has been authenticated by a notary public
Does it feel good, how was it? Gritty like the subway tracks
Asking about the experience, which was intense like a ride on a subway
My protocal permanate like graffiti on the project walls
My method is permanent, like graffiti on a building in a low-income neighborhood
On the AWOL, alias Jamal Duval
On the run, under the name Jamal Duval
Roam through the universe, plans of roamin' it all
Traveling through space, with ambitions to explore it all
In the meantime, in between time, we shine
In the interim, we make a big impact
Dangerous minds travel on this uphill climb
Brilliant minds are challenging themselves with difficult tasks
If you want some, get some
If you want to experience this, go for it
This is it, son, this one
This is the real deal, my friend
Make 'em feel the friction
Provoke a strong reaction
Guaranteed hit, son, miss none
Ensured success, without failure
Flip one, you better bring your big gun
You better be prepared for the consequences
Some niggas I'd rather not spar minds with
There are people who I'd prefer not to argue with
They can't simutale my thoughts or fuck with
They can't match my thought process or mess with me
Creative testosterone, mic-phone calms the menopausable hormone quakage
Using creativity to calm the chaos of hormone changes
Trapped like estrogen, we makin', all of the above
Feeling stuck, but still making everything happen
Supremely I hold my shit, when I run, I hesitate to stomp the come
I hold myself to a high standard, and don't rush the process
Bring water from the brain, nigga, they tried to send me back, but still I came
Bringing new ideas, despite being rejected before
Teraform mindframe contains elements of iron which began steel
Developing a new mindset, with a strong foundation
Healin' men life, Allah just brought me forth to bust mine
Bringing positivity and healing to others, as Allah intended
This time I spare no one, poison sword seed technique
Taking down anyone who opposes me, using a lethal technique
Breathe the Earth, take the head of those and feed 'em to the universe
Taking life from Earth, and offering it to the universe
Blessed with volts of electric, life threatnin' segments, it's hectic
Blessed with energy and risk-taking abilities, making things chaotic
Poetry in motion, east to west coastin'
Moving smoothly and beautifully, from coast to coast
Overseas blowin' with lines tightly woven
Making an impact overseas, with well-crafted lyrics
Still goin' full speed, pullin' g's
Still moving quickly, experiencing high g-forces
Tryin' to eat 'til my mouth gets too full to feed
Trying to achieve success, until it becomes overwhelming
I excel, cast spells similar to Merlin
I excel and have a magical presence, like Merlin
Mic surgeon, hang like Dr. J. Erving
Skilled at rapping, and have a high presence like Dr. J. Erving
Splurg inner city like uncensored version
Making a big impact in the city, like an unfiltered version of something
Mergin' with the fast lane, stained with the urban
Becoming part of the fast-paced city life
Word in the street, his work was dirt teeth
Rumors on the street say his work was low-quality
Synthetically weak, make the fans start beef
Presenting synthetic, weak music, which can cause arguments among fans
Any comeback attempts would only be in repeats
Any attempt to make a comeback would only be repetitive
They soon fall off, be mentally lost beyond reach
They will soon fail, and become mentally distant
My technique's heat leaves a permanent crease
My style leaves a long-lasting impact
Plant my 2 feet, shootin' with the quick release
Planting my feet and quickly shooting my shot
Never cease fire from a Street called Desire
Never stopping the passion that comes from living on the streets
The sire, disturbin' the peace with see-ciphers
Making a big impact, disturbing the peace with their rhymes
Who dare comes amongst and tries to peep it
Whoever tries to understand and observe it
The secret of the deadly art, then leak it
Revealing the secret of a lethal style
Snakes, leeches surround the righteous
The righteous are surrounded by deceitful people
I link the diversion shot, then slip with the swiftness
Creating a diversion, and quickly slipping away
The weaver raindrop, leavin' the eye confused
A complex creation, leaving the viewer confused
Understandin' blurred, cloudy electrical storms occur
Misunderstandings cause chaos
From the Masta, classical head bang slang
From the Master of classical, head-banging rhymes
The deaf tone rises like the blind and dumb
The strong sound rises, even if the originator can't see or hear
Lickin' shots at the microphone, Iron Lung
Rapping skillfully, with an Iron Lung
We the first to set off shit, last to run
Starting things and seeing them through, without running away
Who want some, come and get some
Whoever wants a challenge, come and try
Motherfucker!
Expression of anger or toughness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jason Hunter, Robert F. Diggs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Corey Hendricks
One Of The Strongest RZA'S Beats Ever Made 👍
BrotherApexx
Probably my favorite track on this CD. Fire.
Slime Jones
Grand Prix is good too
Paulo Ruivo
rza in his best beats
K-Blao HOODX
This whole CD is severely slept on
oliverrando
Masta killa one of the most underrated from the wu tang
HAMID MUSIC
Back by popular demand .... Still banging in 2018 !!!
keyboardbeats
Dub-Deuces, but then again I was born in the 80’s….new shit ain’t got nothin on this or any WU-TANG…
Solar Dizzle
@H Block 2022 here 🔥
Joaquim Grenon
@H Block yea thanks ! Almost didn't listen to it this year ahah