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
On The Ground
RZA Lyrics
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[Diaz]
This is not those two DJ's, not Touch, not Wop
Not that skinny bitch Cameron although she's hot
Not those brothers Tony, wanted to pop me in that movie
Now I'ma claim that name, Diaz, y'all can sue me
Any beat given to me, shit, I'll close it down
Now who holds the crown? Yo let's split it four ways
I'm always, gonna be Spain and Norway
[Petter (RZA)]
Slicka upp sparka ner dessa katter blir fler
för dessa snubbars problem
jag silar snacket på scen
det är vad dom säger när jag har gått
vad dom skriver på sitt nät
hur jag lät, hur jag var
vad jag sa, var jag bra
var jag keff, var jag deff
Var jag aight, var jag tight
var jag nice, var jag bajs
var jag ingenting alls
var jag kung, var jag tung
(Fuck that shit)
om du inte diggar min stil man
(Nigga, fuck that shit)
[RZA]
Don't fuck with my money, son, don't fuck with my bitch
Don't fuck with my lab and don't fuck with my whip
Don't fuck with my jewels, my weed or my dip
Or I might get the glock, son, and fuck with this clip
Blast off the Remingtons, steel shots got you tremblin'
Runnin' so fast you lost the tree off the Timberland's
Flamed from the heat I squeeze, feel the adrenaline
And we could bust shots like we cowboys and Indians
[Feven]
Yo
Let the world witness some real shit 'bout to go down
RZA program, N.Y. mixed with Europe sound
When it's laid, history already made
We broke gates across waters, across lands, across borders
Remember my name F-to the E-V-E-N
Tell ya crew, tell ya school, tell ya next to kin
In act two, this is my chance to blast thru
And my crew G-F-X, yeah remember that too
"Down here on the ground" [x4]
[RZA]
Nigga-nigga-nigga what?
Down here on the ground, we fuck niggaz up
We break shit down, yo look
The God Rzarec' is known breakin' Gucci specs
Magnetic attraction to wizzes keep their coochie wet
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I'm a super-nova
Controller of the lunar and polar, German luger holders
Best to back the fuck up, my mag buckin' up
The slugs could stop Mack trucks so don't act up
Fatal guillotine carrier blast like the space harrier
Sip of the blackberry, Berry I might marry ya
[Diaz]
There's a lot of shit that separates y'all from me
I'm in touch with the streets, they reply to me
If I'm needed by my people there's no why in me
A real fighter, maybe there's a young Sly in me
I'm like that Spanish Rocky, attitude a bit cocky
Me around ya girl, y'all could guess where that cock be
Well it's not in my pants, not in my hands
Y'all could look at it like, I make her hot in advance
[Petter]
Jag ser ett finger I ett publikhav
vi tar till publikhat
det är alltid likadant, hör ditt prat I publikhav
jag klarar mig själv
fixar mitt shit själv
slashar mitt shit väl
drar in cash varje kväll
ständigt aktuell 100 decibel, debil, ikväll
gå på scen I ett svart klädesställ
jag är som en grogg utan virke, bara ren jävla stil
jag är som en hundra formel ett, fast I en jävla bil
[Feven]
Let me bring more, spit more, kick more shit
I'ma hit more, stick more than Clark on Dick
I'm a bit more sharper than Bronco whips
You talkin' this, don't underspeed the Miss that's killin' this
"Down here on the ground" [x6]
The song "On The Ground" by RZA is a collaboration of artists rapping in different languages as they deliver boasts and threats in rap verses to their audience. In the chorus, they repeat the phrase "Down here on the ground," indicating that they come from humble beginnings but are now ready to take on the world. Diaz boasts that he can close any beat given to him and claims that he'll always represent Spain and Norway. Petter raps in Swedish and tells his audience not to mess with his money, job, or property. Meanwhile, RZA makes it clear that he won't tolerate anyone messing with his woman, lab, whip, jewels, weed, or dip. Feven finishes with her unique style and warns the audience that she's bringing more in her subsequent performances.
The song's theme is filled with braggadocio and self-expression. Each artist shows pride and talks aboutwhat makes them distinct in their respective settings, whether in Sweden or Spain, to the New York hip-hop scene. RZA's collaboration with other artists who rap in a different language demonstrates that music is a universal language that can bring people of diverse backgrounds together. "On The Ground" showcases the tremendous talent that exists in the world and the importance of recognizing other cultures and languages.
Line by Line Meaning
Down here on the ground
Acknowledging the place where real work and struggles happen.
Not those brothers Tony, wanted to pop me in that movie
RZA is distancing himself from the celebrity scene and referencing an event when he was approached by some people in the industry.
Any beat given to me, shit, I'll close it down
Confidence in his ability to handle any kind of beats given to him.
Now who holds the crown? Yo let's split it four ways
Acknowledging the difficulties of attaining greatness and suggesting that it's better to share the throne amongst peers.
Slicka upp sparka ner dessa katter blir fler
Petter is confronting and eliminating competition lyrically.
om du inte diggar min stil man
Challenging anyone who doesn't appreciate his style to confront him openly.
Don't fuck with my money, son, don't fuck with my bitch
Warning others not to mess with his money, significant other, recording studio or car.
And we could bust shots like we cowboys and Indians
Threatening violence and asserting dominance over rivals.
Remember my name F-to the E-V-E-N
Asking for recognition and respect for her name and craft.
Down here on the ground, we fuck niggaz up
Reasserting that ground level is where things get done and that they are capable of handling their business.
The God Rzarec' is known breakin' Gucci specs
Boasting about RZA's legendary status and ability to break expensive glasses.
Controller of the lunar and polar, German luger holders
RZA is implying that he has significant influence and power all over, even in far-off remote places.
Well it's not in my pants, not in my hands
RZA is telling the listener that the power he wields is not sexual or physical but rather intellectual and mental.
I'm as a hundra formel ett, fast I en jävla bil
Petter is comparing himself to a Formula One car, fast and powerful.
I'ma hit more, stick more than Clark on Dick
Feven is saying that she is hitting harder and leaving more of an impression than Clark, a fictional character known for being tough.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRES DIAZ, FEVEN SHINE GHEBREMICAEL, PETTER ALEXIS ASKERGREN, ROBERT F. DIGGS
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