He has also released solo albums under the alter-ego Bobby Digital. In addition to the Wu-Tang Clan and his solo releases, RZA was also a founding member of the rap group Gravediggaz where he used the name The Rzarector.
He has made cameos in several movies including Coffee and Cigarettes, American Gangster, Gospel Hill, Life Is Hot in Cracktown, Ghost Dog, Funny People, Repo Men. About.com named him 3rd on their list of best hip hop producers of all time
Born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, RZA spent time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a child, where his father had a convenience store in the Hill District.[1] A young RZA also spent many years living in North Carolina with his uncle. RZA began his hip hop career in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a member of the trio Force of the Imperial Master (which subsequently became known as the All in Together Now Crew after they had a successful underground single of that name). The group consisted of future Wu-Tang members and his cousins GZA (then known as the Genius) and Ol' Dirty Bastard (then known as Ason Unique, the Specialist, and the Professor).
Once this local band dissolved, both he and the GZA attempted to kick start solo careers. With the help of GZA's friend (then owner of Jamaica Records) they both secured single deals with album options at successful labels, GZA going to Cold Chillin and RZA to Tommy Boy. GZA ultimately released the Words from the Genius album, but RZA's stint at Tommy Boy ended with only the 1991 EP Ooh I Love You Rakeem to show for it when he went to jail soon after its release. GZA's album flopped, and the two cousins became determined to conquer the hip hop industry on their own terms. Throughout most of his youth he enjoyed watching various kung-fu movies and purchasing countless albums which he would later sample in most of his music
Black Widow Part 2
RZA Lyrics
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Yeah check this shit out
Nam sayin'
This is dedicated to all my hoes
Nam sayin'
All my babies mothers nam sayin
All my bitches nam sayin let me tell a motherfucker something
Y'all motherfuckers want this money bitch
Bitch let me show you something
My names dirt dog bitch ain't no frontin'
Bitch let me show you something
My names dirt dog bitch ain't no frontin'
Bitch let me show you something
My names dirt dog bitch ain't no frontin'
Ah
Walking down the street dark, dark, not
Saw a pretty bitch caught my sight
Bitch so fine fine as can be
Bitch you know you belong to me
Drove over said how you be
Bitch you know my names dirtdog dirtMC
Dirt dog I kno what you about
Bitch get the fuck in the car!
Drove her to my house
Ah to my house
Open the door take off your clothes
Throw'em on the floor took off my clothes
Show'em my dick
Bitch dis something that you'll never forget
On the 1st punch started to scream
On the 2nd punch started to have a bad dream
On the 3rd punch started to cry
Dirt dog I don't want to die
Well shut the fuck up!!
Pussy ain't nuttin' but a skin on your bone
You can fuck it you can suck you can leave it alone
25 cents is the regular price
50 cents you can fuck it twice
75 cents you can fuck it to the bone
And a dollar worth leave it alone
The song "Black Widow" by RZA featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard is a depiction of sexual violence and exploitation towards women. The lyrics indicate a sense of entitlement and ownership over these women, referred to as "my hoes", "babies mothers", and "bitches". The three repeated lines of "Bitch let me show you something, My name's dirt dog bitch ain't no frontin'" imply a vulgar dominance and power dynamic over these women. The lyrics proceed to describe picking up a "pretty bitch" on the street and driving her to his house where he demands she undress and then proceeds to sexually assault her. The woman cries and begs for her life, yet the singer seems to revel in his actions of violence and control, stating "Pussy ain't nuttin' but a skin on your bone. You can fuck it you can suck you can leave it alone. 25 cents is the regular price, 50 cents you can fuck it twice, 75 cents you can fuck it to the bone, and a dollar worth leave it alone".
The interpretation of this song is not meant to glorify or support the actions of the singer. It is meant to shed light on the problematic and damaging messages that such lyrics provide to listeners. The song is disturbing and graphic in its description of sexual violence, and the artist's use of vulgar language and violent imagery perpetuate harmful attitudes towards women. The lyrics of "Black Widow" highlight the need for a greater awareness and education surrounding the prevalence and impact of sexual violence and rape culture in our society.
Line by Line Meaning
That's right, that's right, that's right
Affirmative acknowledgment to what follows
Yeah check this shit out
Listen to what follows
Nam sayin'
You know what I mean
This is dedicated to all my hoes
This song is for all the women I've been with
All my babies mothers nam sayin
All the women who have had my children
All my bitches nam sayin let me tell a motherfucker something
Now listen up, all the women I've been with, let me tell you something
Y'all motherfuckers want this money bitch
If you want my money, you better listen up
You better earn this motherfucking money
You have to work for the money
Bitch let me show you something
I want to show you something
My names dirt dog bitch ain't no frontin'
My name is Dirt Dog and I'm not lying
Ah
Exclamation of anticipation or excitement
Walking down the street dark, dark, not
Walking down a dimly lit street
Saw a pretty bitch caught my sight
Saw an attractive woman and noticed her
Bitch so fine fine as can be
She's extremely attractive
Bitch you know you belong to me
You're mine
Drove over said how you be
Drove up to her and asked how she was doing
Bitch you know my names dirtdog dirtMC
My name is Dirt Dog, also known as Dirt MC
Dirt dog I kno what you about
I know what you're after
Bitch get the fuck in the car!
Get in the car
Drove her to my house
Took her to my house
Ah to my house
To my home
Open the door take off your clothes
Take off your clothes
Throw'em on the floor took off my clothes
I took off my clothes and threw them on the floor
Show'em my dick
I showed her my penis
Bitch dis something that you'll never forget
This is something you'll remember
On the 1st punch started to scream
After the first punch, she started to scream
On the 2nd punch started to have a bad dream
After the second punch, she started to have a nightmare
On the 3rd punch started to cry
After the third punch, she started to cry
Dirt dog I don't want to die
I don't want to die
Well shut the fuck up!!
Stop talking!
Pussy ain't nuttin' but a skin on your bone
Vagina is just skin and bones
You can fuck it you can suck you can leave it alone
You can have sex with it, suck it, or not touch it at all
25 cents is the regular price
The usual cost is 25 cents
50 cents you can fuck it twice
For 50 cents, you can have sex with it twice
75 cents you can fuck it to the bone
For 75 cents, you can have sex with it until you're bored
And a dollar worth leave it alone
For a dollar, it's not even worth touching it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, RUSSELL T. JONES
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