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
Ice Cream
RZA Lyrics
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French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe
Even caramel sundaes is gettin' touched
And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up
Yo honey-dips, summertime, fine Jheri drippin'
See you on Pickens with a bunch of chickens how you're clickin'
I catch shootin' strong notes as we got close
Your whole shell baby's wicked like Nimrod
Caught me like a fresh-water scrod, or may I not be God
Attitude is very rude Boo, crabby like seafood
It turns me on like Vassey and Lahrule
They call me Starky Love-hun, check the strategy
By any means, Shirley Temple cross was done by Billie Jean's
Black Misses America, your name is Erica, right true
Lazy eyeball, small piece, six shoe
Caramel complexion, breath smellin' like cinnamon
Excuse me hon, the Don mean no harm, turn around again
God damn, backyard's bangin' like a Benz-why
If I was jiggy, you'd be spotted like Spudz McKenzie
I'm high powered put Adina Howard to sleep
Yo pardon, that bitch been on my mind all week, but uh
Back to you Maybelline Queen let's make a team
You can have anything in this world except CREAM
So whatchu want to do? Whatchu want to do?
Let's go ahead and walk these dogs and represent Wu
Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts
French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe
Even caramel sundaes is gettin' touched
And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up
Shaolin's finest, whattup Boo, peace your highness
Yo I'm loungin', big dick style, y'all niggaz is the flyest
Moves you're making too fly jewels are shaking
Not a rape patient, you're looking good fly colored Asian
Ghettos, them is your hometown, we can go the whole round
After that, I'm shootin' downtown
I'm rockin' hats and you wig is all intact
Who's that queen bee chick, eyes curly black
Freaks be movin' in fly sneaks
Two finger rings and gold teeth, and ain't afraid to hold heat
So when I step in the square dear
You better have CREAM to share, Ricans, ven aqui yeah
Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts
French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe
Even caramel sundaes is gettin' touched
And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up
Black chocolate girl wonder, shade brown like Thunder
Politic til your deficit step, gimme your number
Your sexy persuasive ta-ta's and thighs
Catch my eyes like highs I want your bodily surprise
Double dime some time, Ice Cream you got me fallin' out
Like a cripple, I love you like I love my dick size
Ooh baby I miss you, your sweet tender touches
Take pulls off the dutches, orgasm in my mindstate
Masterbate in your clutches, I want you for self
Like wealth, so play me closely
Bitches paranoia for the sting, who want the most of me
Only a hard dozen want to be callin' me cousin
Thirsty for my catalog, baby shoppin' spree you're lovin'
Call me if you want to get dug like the pockets
I jizm like a giant break brooms out of their sockets
Wu-Tang in the cut, for real niggaz what?
It's the after party and bitches want to fuck
Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts
French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe
Even caramel sundaes is gettin' touched
And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up
Ice cold bitches melt down when my clutch
And what they titties sucked, ice cream
Yeah, your guts
Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts
French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe
Even caramel sundaes is gettin' touched
And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up
Ice cold bitches melt down when in the clutch
They want they titties sucked, ice cream
One love to my chocolate deluxes, keep your nails done
And your wigs tight, word up
One love to my butter-pecan Ricans for calling me papi
That's for real
One love to caramel sundaes, with the cherries on top
Yeah
And big up to my french vanillas
Parlez vous, francais, mi amor, merci, oui oui, bon bons
And all that good stuff
That good stuff
RZA's song "Ice Cream" features various types of ice cream being used as metaphors for different women. The lyrics tell a story of RZA's interactions with multiple women, using vivid imagery to describe their appearance and attitude. He mentions French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe, caramel sundaes, and even ice cream trucks, as he compares these women to different flavors and aspects of ice cream. The chorus repeats the phrase "Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts" as RZA paints a picture of seduction and lust.
The lyrics also feature references to Wu-Tang Clan, with RZA mentioning Shaolin and representing Wu at an after-party. He also nods to other artists, name-dropping Adina Howard and Vassey and Lahrule. The song often references sex and desire, with RZA describing women's bodies in detail and using sexual innuendos throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch these rap niggas get all up in your guts
These rappers are all over you, trying to get with you.
French-vanilla, butter-pecan, chocolate-deluxe
Different flavors of women, like ice cream.
Even caramel sundaes is gettin' touched
Women of all different shades are being pursued.
And scooped in my ice cream truck, Wu tears it up
Wu-Tang Clan is making a mark, just like an ice cream truck.
Yo honey-dips, summertime, fine Jheri drippin'
Women are looking good in the summer with their hairdos.
See you on Pickens with a bunch of chickens how you're clickin'
Saw you on the street corner with a group of women, not sure what you're up to.
I catch shootin' strong notes as we got close
I'm getting good vibes from you as we approach each other.
She rocked rope, honey throat smellin' like Impulse
She's wearing a gold chain necklace and smells good.
Your whole shell baby's wicked like Nimrod
You have a great body, like the biblical king Nimrod.
Caught me like a fresh-water scrod, or may I not be God
You've got me hooked, I can't resist you.
Attitude is very rude Boo, crabby like seafood
Your attitude is negative, like crab meat.
It turns me on like Vassey and Lahrule
Even though you're rude, it's still a turn-on for me.
They call me Starky Love-hun, check the strategy
My name is Starky Love-hun, and I've got a plan.
By any means, Shirley Temple cross was done by Billie Jean's
We'll do anything to get what we want, even if it involves famous people.
Black Misses America, your name is Erica, right true
You're like a beauty pageant winner, and your name is Erica.
Lazy eyeball, small piece, six shoe
You've got a lazy eye and are short with small feet.
Caramel complexion, breath smellin' like cinnamon
You have a caramel-colored skin and your breath smells like cinnamon.
Excuse me hon, the Don mean no harm, turn around again
Sorry if I offended you, but can you turn around again?
God damn, backyard's bangin' like a Benz-why
Your body is perfect, like a luxury car.
If I was jiggy, you'd be spotted like Spudz McKenzie
If I was popular, everyone would see you with me.
I'm high powered put Adina Howard to sleep
I'm a powerful man and can get any woman I want, even famous ones like Adina Howard.
Yo pardon, that bitch been on my mind all week, but uh
Sorry if I seem distracted, I've been thinking about a woman all week.
Back to you Maybelline Queen let's make a team
Let's work together, you're like a Maybelline model.
You can have anything in this world except CREAM
You can have anything you want, except money (CREAM).
So whatchu want to do? Whatchu want to do?
What do you want to do with your life?
Let's go ahead and walk these dogs and represent Wu
Let's go out and show the world how awesome Wu-Tang Clan is.
Shaolin's finest, whattup Boo, peace your highness
We're the best from Shaolin, how are you doing? Peace to you.
Yo I'm loungin', big dick style, y'all niggaz is the flyest
I'm just chilling, I'm great. You guys are also cool.
Moves you're making too fly jewels are shaking
Your dance moves are great and you're wearing nice jewelry.
Not a rape patient, you're looking good fly colored Asian
I'm not someone who forces themselves on others, you're a good-looking Asian person.
Ghettos, them is your hometown, we can go the whole round
You're from the ghetto, we can spend all our time there.
After that, I'm shootin' downtown
After we're done in the ghetto, we're going to the city center.
I'm rockin' hats and you wig is all intact
I'm wearing a hat, and your wig is still on.
Who's that queen bee chick, eyes curly black
Who is that beautiful woman with curly black hair?
Freaks be movin' in fly sneaks
People with cool sneakers are dancing wildly.
Two finger rings and gold teeth, and ain't afraid to hold heat
People are wearing flashy rings and have gold teeth, and aren't afraid of guns.
So when I step in the square dear
When I come into the room.
You better have CREAM to share, Ricans, ven aqui yeah
I expect you to have money to share, Puerto Ricans, come here.
Black chocolate girl wonder, shade brown like Thunder
You're a wonderful black woman, and your skin is brown like thunder.
Politic til your deficit step, gimme your number
I'll keep talking to you until I get your phone number.
Your sexy persuasive ta-ta's and thighs
Your beautiful breasts and thighs.
Catch my eyes like highs I want your bodily surprise
Your body is so attractive, I'm surprised by it.
Double dime some time, Ice Cream you got me fallin' out
You're a perfect 10, and you've got me falling for you.
Like a cripple, I love you like I love my dick size
I love you like I love myself.
Ooh baby I miss you, your sweet tender touches
I miss you and your gentle touch.
Take pulls off the dutches, orgasm in my mindstate
Let's smoke cigars and get lost in our thoughts and pleasures.
Masterbate in your clutches, I want you for self
I masturbate while thinking of you, I want you all to myself.
Like wealth, so play me closely
I want you like wealth, so be careful with me.
Bitches paranoia for the sting, who want the most of me
Women are afraid of getting hurt by me, who wants me the most?
Only a hard dozen want to be callin' me cousin
Only a few people really want to be connected to me.
Thirsty for my catalog, baby shoppin' spree you're lovin'
People want to be associated with my music and success, and it's like a shopping spree for them.
Call me if you want to get dug like the pockets
Call me if you want to have sex with me and get taken care of financially.
I jizm like a giant break brooms out of their sockets
I ejaculate powerfully like a giant, and it's enough to break things like brooms.
Wu-Tang in the cut, for real niggaz what?
Wu-Tang is here and representing, what's up?
It's the after party and bitches want to fuck
It's after the party and women want to have sex.
Ice cold bitches melt down when my clutch
Cold women warm up to me when I'm close to them.
And what they titties sucked, ice cream
And they have their breasts sucked, it's like ice cream.
Yeah, your guts
Yeah, you're really into it.
One love to my chocolate deluxes, keep your nails done
Shoutout to beautiful black women, keep your nails looking nice.
And your wigs tight, word up
And your wigs fitting well, that's cool.
One love to my butter-pecan Ricans for calling me papi
Shoutout to beautiful Puerto Rican women for calling me daddy.
That's for real
That's the truth.
One love to caramel sundaes, with the cherries on top
Shoutout to beautiful women of all shades, with the cute cherry on top.
And big up to my french vanillas
Respect to beautiful white women.
Parlez vous, francais, mi amor, merci, oui oui, bon bons
Do you speak French, my love? Thank you, yes yes, candy.
And all that good stuff
And everything else, too.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: HOWARD E JOHNSON, ROBERT A KING, BILLY MOLL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SLRModShop
It's good but not in the top 20.
Above the clouds,
Full clip,
Liquid Swords,
Bang your head (underdog remix),
1-800 suicide,
Furious anger,
Can it be all so simple,
How will I make it,
The worst,
For what it was,
The projects PJays,
Over here,
Les coulisses de l'angoisse,
Mon clan,
Entrer dans la légende,
Cherche pas à comprendre,
Shit squad (live au dome de marseille 2003),
La cavale,
Les petites annonces du carnages,
Le cuir d'une valise usée,
24 heures à vivre
See? not in the top 20 :)
@CT-nb5lm
I love Dudes flow for sure. You know this dude was str8 Pimp before.
His flow on that Ghostface track is still to this very day the best bar dropped imo..
Every verse dude had in those early Wu solo albums was epic.
~Haven't listened to his solo album in detail yet. My 1st listen i wasnt impressed but im gonna go at it again 4sure.
I think The Rza changed when he finally dropped U-god,,inspectahDecks & Capps albums..
I was also not impressed with Inspectah Decks 1st album. I thought for sure id be blown away by it but i wasn't.
I refuse to accpet defeat and gonna relisten..
And i cant even find U-gods 1st album..
If you got a link to the torrent then hit me up.
@nanoseTT
If you're listening to this in 2020 - congratulations, you have a great music taste.
@batteryman3393
Only the finest
@SudosSideTv-SSTv
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@southsideofhawthorne6507
I’m 35 so yea I have too lol
@albertomoreno3042
nanoseTT ur welcome
@joeyhiii6326
So if someone listened to this all their life but didnt in 2020 they dont?
@theveganking4959
THIS was the era. You have Wu-Tang, Biggie, Nas, Mobb Deep, 2Pac, Dogg Pound, Lost Boyz, Outkast, Goodie MOB all releasing music in the same calendar year! And you can play the whole CD. Just pop it in and go on a journey
@slikron8536
What happen to mainstream Hip Hop . All that different type of talent was bananas back then .
@Shawn-qn6do
I know right my son is 20 and I'm 40 but teaching young god right. This was Hip Hop at its finest.
@Shawn-qn6do
He keeps hitting me up for more and I got a million tracks to send him. This is it