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
Kiss Of A Black Widow
RZA Lyrics
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(Oh you complaining about that man?)
Yeah them motherfuckers belong to us
Straight up tell all y'all motherfucking hoes
Y'all motherfuckers know what's the fucking time
You think we don't love you motherfuckers?
Run in to the motherfucking courts with all that bullshit motherfuka
I'm letting all y'all motherfuckers know,
You motherfucking triple breed motherfuckers
Bitches we love you motherfucka
Bobby Digi, Bob Digital shit is critical
Laid the fuck up inside the hospital
It's a riddle of a sphinx bitch had me jinx wid hijinx
Cuban linx snatched from my neck
It was the sex,
This 12 ounce bottle of bex had me drunk
One night laid up wit the Ol' Dirt and ten bags of skunk
Just met this hoe last month
Lookin' like a Benz with a woofer in the trunk
I pushed up like a push-up stick
One hand up near my cheek the other hand was holdin' my dick
I said "Power equal.. Boo!"
RZA people I be Bobby D-I-G-I too
(Is that right?) Word, and exact
Girl you got a smile that a make a nigga heart crack
(For real?) Word to grill like a thousand dollar bill
Close your eyes count to three and click you heels
And we could end up at my place face to face
Butt-naked I'll invade your inner space
Straight up boo,
Damn I can taste it!
One drop of sperm the God wouldn't waste it
Over the quilt,
I rather put it inside you so your breast be filled with milk
And we could lay up,
And I could squeeze until it tilts
My house built on stilts is bangin' like the Hilton
Look how you feelin' gimme some feeback boo cause I need that
(Look Bobby where's the beer and the weed at?)
Look girl shit I got more than a little
She set me up for the kiss of the black widow
You couldn't get a flick of the hype outfit
'Cause the way that I'ma dress this style is mad wild
Enough to make a crowd of women scream Oww!
Whether at a party or just in bed
Or thoughts of Ason bitch keep that in your head
My beats are funky my rhymes are spunky
Sometimes I say well motherfucka what's the recipe
I don't know I ask my ma she don't know
Go ask ya poppa....
It's all about me in the place to be
Nigga you all that uhhh....
Motherfucka that shit is due it's mad
Motherfucking game and it's a God-damn shame
How many motherfuckas want to know this name, Ason
Yo I lock on pass the break!
Shake and motivate, stimulate
By this ways that you dying you have in your clutch
Fall in love like a drug
Call out into her love flood
Fuck dunn you only bust blood
Caught inside the scud-missile grip like tissue
Now I'm laid up inside the hospital
Bobby Digital's on critical
'Cause the testicles is drained
Huh huh
Nah I ain't doing it right, right?
Huh
The lyrics to RZA's song Kiss of a Black Widow contain explicit language and misogynistic themes that are characteristic of gangsta rap. The opening lines express anger towards women who have apparently wronged the singer and his crew, threatening them and asserting that despite their anger, they still love them. The song then shifts to the story of the singer's encounter with a woman who he likens to a black widow spider, which is notorious for killing male partners after sex. He describes how he became infatuated with her and the sexual encounter that followed. Despite the explicit nature of the lyrics, there is a hint of vulnerability and emotional attachment in the singer's description of his attraction to the woman.
The lyrics are accompanied by a jazzy, sample-heavy beat typical of the Wu-Tang Clan's style, with RZA's distinctive flow and wordplay tying everything together. Overall, the song paints a picture of societal and interpersonal violence in a hyper-masculine world where sex and aggression are intertwined.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell y'all hol something motherfuckers
Listen up everyone, I have something to say.
(Oh you complaining about that man?)
Are you protesting against him?
Yeah them motherfuckers belong to us
We own those individuals.
Straight up tell all y'all motherfucking hoes
Honestly, I'm addressing all of you.
Y'all motherfuckers know what's the fucking time
You all are aware of the situation.
You think we don't love you motherfuckers?
You believe we don't care about you?
Run in to the motherfucking courts with all that bullshit motherfuka
Don't bring your issues into the legal system.
I'm letting all y'all motherfuckers know,
I'm informing everyone.
I'm getting tired a that shit
I'm starting to become weary of it all.
You motherfucking triple breed motherfuckers
People of mixed heritage.
Bitches we love you motherfucka
We care about you, women.
Bobby Digi, Bob Digital shit is critical
Bobby Digital is in trouble.
Laid the fuck up inside the hospital
He's hospitalized.
It's a riddle of a sphinx bitch had me jinx wid hijinx
He's perplexed and someone, probably a woman, played tricks on him.
Cuban linx snatched from my neck
His jewelry was stolen.
It was the sex,
He had sex with someone.
This 12 ounce bottle of bex had me drunk
He was inebriated from drinking Bex beer.
One night laid up wit the Ol' Dirt and ten bags of skunk
He hung out with Ol' Dirty Bastard and smoked marijuana.
Just met this hoe last month
He recently met a promiscuous woman.
Lookin' like a Benz with a woofer in the trunk
She looked attractive with assets.
I pushed up like a push-up stick
He made a move.
One hand up near my cheek the other hand was holdin' my dick
He positioned himself and was aroused.
I said "Power equal.. Boo!"
He gave a shout.
RZA people I be Bobby D-I-G-I too
He's RZA's colleague Bobby Digital.
(Is that right?) Word, and exact
He confirmed it's true.
Girl you got a smile that a make a nigga heart crack
She has a captivating smile.
(For real?) Word to grill like a thousand dollar bill
He confirms the truthfulness of his statement.
Close your eyes count to three and click you heels
Follow him with confidence.
And we could end up at my place face to face
They can go to his place together.
Butt-naked I'll invade your inner space
They will have sexual intercourse.
Straight up boo,
Honestly, babe,
Damn I can taste it!
I can imagine it vividly.
One drop of sperm the God wouldn't waste it
His sperm is valuable.
Over the quilt,
He wants to ejaculate inside her.
I rather put it inside you so your breast be filled with milk
He prefers to impregnate her.
And we could lay up,
They could spend time together.
And I could squeeze until it tilts
He will pleasure her.
My house built on stilts is bangin' like the Hilton
His house is luxurious and fashionable.
Look how you feelin' gimme some feeback boo cause I need that
Tell me how you feel, I want to know.
(Look Bobby where's the beer and the weed at?)
She asked for beer and marijuana.
Look girl shit I got more than a little
He has more than enough.
She set me up for the kiss of the black widow
She betrayed him.
You couldn't get a flick of the hype outfit
A photo was impossible to capture.
'Cause the way that I'ma dress this style is mad wild
His clothing style is unconventional.
Enough to make a crowd of women scream Oww!
His fashion sense would impress a lot of women.
Whether at a party or just in bed
In any setting.
Or thoughts of Ason bitch keep that in your head
Think about him.
My beats are funky my rhymes are spunky
His music is distinctive and upbeat.
Sometimes I say well motherfucka what's the recipe
He wonders how he makes music.
I don't know I ask my ma she don't know
He doesn't know how to explain his process.
Go ask ya poppa....
He suggests asking someone else.
It's all about me in the place to be
He's the center of attention.
Nigga you all that uhhh....
He thinks highly of himself.
Motherfucka that shit is due it's mad
The situation is problematic and infuriating.
Motherfucking game and it's a God-damn shame
The industry is shameful.
How many motherfuckas want to know this name, Ason
Everyone wants to know his name.
Yo I lock on pass the break!
He's focused and engaged.
Shake and motivate, stimulate
He's energetic and inspiring.
By this ways that you dying you have in your clutch
She will kill him.
Fall in love like a drug
Falling in love is addictive.
Call out into her love flood
Love is powerful.
Fuck dunn you only bust blood
Don't mess with him or you'll regret it.
Caught inside the scud-missile grip like tissue
He's in a precarious situation.
Now I'm laid up inside the hospital
He's in the hospital due to the situation.
Bobby Digital's on critical
Bobby Digital is in severe condition.
'Cause the testicles is drained
He's exhausted.
Huh huh
An expression of uncertainty.
Nah I ain't doing it right, right?
He's unsure if he's doing it correctly.
Huh
An expression of acknowledgement.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: RUSSELL JONES, ROBERT DIGGS, JASON HUNTER, GEOFF BARROW, ADRIAN UTLEY, BETH GIBBONS
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