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
The Chase
RZA Lyrics
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Burst break run jet flee boogey move be audi (yo)
Slide duck dip bounce be ghost escape blazini poof
The Genie disappear cast out like they ain't seen me (yo) ...
(Yo) Burst!
Put the gear in the ignition first it spark my transmission
I'm gear shiftin fast lane switchin tryin to ditch em
Escape I got the briefcase full of papers
Recordings, plan how they want to destroy the black man
and take every square inch of land and kill the Wu Clan
What the fuck? My four hundred horsepower truck
High speed with the Ironman CD turned all the way up
Shots fired in back of me, they practically hit my tire
Though I smell smoke, I hope my engine ain't on fire
Pulled off the road, hope this damn truck won't explode
Felt like The Saint from the last James Bond episode
Drivin sixty miles per hour through weed trees and dead flowers
Bust the overdrive, couldn't control the power
Pushin through bushes, mud, bugs
Covered the front and back windshield like carwash suds
I couldn't sleep, I knew these niggaz was gainin on me
I tried to bust a 360, I crashed into a tree
It felt like a bulldozer, knocked my ass over
I fell out the Rover, grabbed the briefcase ran over
to a log cabin, had a sign posted DO NOT ENTER
I bust through the door my body got cut up with splinters
I ain't give a FUCK, tryin to find somewhere to duck
Ahh, ahh, uhhhhh, ahh
and catch my breath, count how many shots I had left
My clip was full, the first nigga walk through I'm gonna pull
It was Ivan Korlof, he came through with a sawed off
Bust the cannon shot and tore the rest of the fuckin door off
Burst, break, run, jet, flee, boogey, move, be audi
Slide, duck, dip, bounce, be ghost, escape, blazini, poof
The Genie, disappear, cast out like they ain't seen me
Killer Bee, fast lamborghini
(repeat 2X)
Junk turned fragments scattered in all direction
One grazed me, on my kneecap but didn't faze me
?Count Latree? jumped up, I fired back
My four-four snub slug, dug a hole in his head
like Dig Dug, partner crashes in
with the infrared precision shots, just missin
Night vision goggles, shit had me boggled
Forty-Four mag, was too much to swallow
Held the briefcase in front of my face, jumped through the window
Daring, got up and went like Dr. Kimball
I burst, broke, ran, jetted, fled, boogied, moved, was audi
Slid, ducked, dipped, bounced, ghost, escaped, blazini, poof
The Genie, disappear, niggaz out like they ain't seen me
Killer Bee move with the speed of lamborghini
Bobby Steels on the track, word up
Bout to escape with the tape
Word up
The lyrics to RZA's song "The Chase" are an intense narrative of a high-speed car chase as the singer tries to evade his pursuers. The lyrics are highly descriptive, using onomatopoeia and actions such as "burst, break, run, jet, flee, boogey, move, be audi" and "slide, duck, dip, bounce, be ghost, escape, blazini, poof" to convey the frantic nature of the chase. The singer is in possession of valuable documents and recordings that reveal a plan against the black community and the Wu Clan, which is presumably why he is being pursued.
Throughout the chase, there are moments of danger and close calls, with shots being fired and the singer losing control of his vehicle. It is not until he crashes into a log cabin and takes refuge inside that he is able to catch his breath and prepare to defend himself. He is armed and ready to fight, and when Ivan Korlof enters with a sawed-off, the singer takes action and shoots him.
The song ends with the singer escaping through a window with the valuable tape and documents, not being seen by his pursuers. Overall, the lyrics paint an action-packed and suspenseful story of a high-stakes chase.
Line by Line Meaning
Burst better run better run for your life!
Start moving quickly to escape danger and preserve your life!
Burst break run jet flee boogey move be audi (yo)
Quickly flee the scene in any way possible!
Slide duck dip bounce be ghost escape blazini poof
Avoid detection and become invisible in order to escape swiftly!
The Genie disappear cast out like they ain't seen me (yo)
Vanish without a trace, leaving behind a maze of confusion for anyone trying to find you!
(Yo) Burst!
Another reminder to move quickly and with urgency!
Put the gear in the ignition first it spark my transmission
Start the vehicle and get it ready to go, preparing for a fast escape!
I'm gear shiftin fast lane switchin tryin to ditch em
Drive quickly, changing lanes often and trying to lose anyone following you!
Escape I got the briefcase full of papers
Fleeing with important documents that must not fall into enemy hands!
Plus the microtape of all the secret society snakes
In addition to the papers, also carrying a recording that exposes dangerous secrets of those who want to harm them!
Recordings, plan how they want to destroy the black man
The secret tapes reveal a scheme to harm and undermine the black community!
and take every square inch of land and kill the Wu Clan
The evil forces are plotting land-grabs and assassination of the Wu-Tang Clan!
What the fuck? My four hundred horsepower truck
Amazed at the power of the vehicle they are driving!
High speed with the Ironman CD turned all the way up
Driving at a high velocity while blasting their own music as motivation!
Shots fired in back of me, they practically hit my tire
The enemy is close behind, firing shots to slow them down or stop their vehicle entirely!
Though I smell smoke, I hope my engine ain't on fire
Suspicious that the vehicle may be damaged and on the verge of potential disaster!
Pulled off the road, hope this damn truck won't explode
Taking a risk and stopping the vehicle despite equipment trouble!
Felt like The Saint from the last James Bond episode
Feeling like a heroic character from popular action media, facing impossible odds and emerging victorious!
Drivin sixty miles per hour through weed trees and dead flowers
Navigating treacherous terrain with speed and ease despite the obstacles!
Bust the overdrive, couldn't control the power
Pushing the vehicle past its limits and feeling like they may lose control!
Pushin through bushes, mud, bugs
Forcing their way through thick vegetation, muck, and insects in pursuit of escape!
Covered the front and back windshield like carwash suds
Picking up thick layers of dirt and grime while moving quickly, reducing visibility to nearly zero!
I couldn't sleep, I knew these niggaz was gainin on me
Feeling the weight of the situation and becoming acutely aware of the enemy catching up to them!
I tried to bust a 360, I crashed into a tree
Attempting a risky evasive maneuver, but failing due to lack of control and crashing into an obstacle!
It felt like a bulldozer, knocked my ass over
The impact was powerful and disorienting, causing significant damage and pain!
I fell out the Rover, grabbed the briefcase ran over
Despite injury and intense pressure, still committing to the task at hand and securing the valuable briefcase!
to a log cabin, had a sign posted DO NOT ENTER
Seeking refuge in an abandoned structure, going against posted warnings in order to survive!
I bust through the door my body got cut up with splinters
Entering the cabin with unexpected force and dealing with a minor injury along the way!
I ain't give a FUCK, tryin to find somewhere to duck
Not caring about safety or comfort, only focused on finding a hiding spot to avoid pursuit!
Ahh, ahh, uhhhhh, ahh
Experiencing intense emotions, possibly fear or pain or both!
and catch my breath, count how many shots I had left
Taking a moment to calm down, catch their breath, and assess their resources for survival!
My clip was full, the first nigga walk through I'm gonna pull
Prepared to fight back with all available weapons if someone finds them!
It was Ivan Korlof, he came through with a sawed off
The first intruder is named, and he is armed with a dangerous weapon!
Bust the cannon shot and tore the rest of the fuckin door off
Firing the weapon with incredible force, taking down the door and potentially injuring Ivan!
Junk turned fragments scattered in all direction
The high-impact shot created a mess, leaving debris everywhere and potentially causing harm to others in the area!
One grazed me, on my kneecap but didn't faze me
Getting injured but not letting it slow them down or break their resolve!
?Count Latree? jumped up, I fired back
Another enemy comes into the fray, but our protagonist is ready to fight back at any cost!
My four-four snub slug, dug a hole in his head like Dig Dug
Using a powerful firearm to take down the newest foe with deadly accuracy!
partner crashes in with the infrared precision shots, just missin
Another opponent shows up with advanced weaponry, nearly hitting our protagonist but missing by a tiny margin!
Night vision goggles, shit had me boggled
Feeling overwhelmed and outmatched by the sophisticated technology and equipment at the enemy's disposal!
Forty-Four mag, was too much to swallow
Struggling to keep up with the caliber of weaponry and firepower being thrown at them!
Held the briefcase in front of my face, jumped through the window
Utilizing the briefcase as an impromptu shield, and taking a risky move by jumping out the window to escape!
Daring, got up and went like Dr. Kimball
Emulating the bravery and resourcefulness of a fictional hero from popular culture, who is known for their clever solutions and quick thinking!
I burst, broke, ran, jetted, fled, boogied, moved, was audi
Once again emphasizing the urgency and speed required for survival!
Slid, ducked, dipped, bounced, ghost, escaped, blazini, poof
A laundry list of tactics being utilized to avoid detection and evade pursuers!
The Genie, disappear, niggaz out like they ain't seen me
Again achieving total invisibility and leaving the enemy in a state of confusion and disarray!
Killer Bee move with the speed of lamborghini
The Wu-Tang Clan is known for moving quickly and efficiently, like a high-performance sports car!
Bobby Steels on the track, word up
Shoutout to friend and collaborator Bobby Steels, who contributed to the song's production and sound!
Bout to escape with the tape
The goal is not only to survive, but to emerge with valuable evidence that can be used to take down the enemy and foil their plans!
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
derek Maud
Not really a rap person, but this song is awesome. The music and lyrics is just a steady flow of consistency. He almost wrote a script to a movie. Definitely going look up more his music
Artie Mulford
When RZA is on his A game, he’s untouchable
Jamie Rosino
Domestic Violence is a perfect example of this fact.
Killy Shoot
Song still gives me goosebumps to this day b!
SilentK108
Beat and lyrics is crazy...Remember hearing this on the Bullworth soundtrack and never, ever going to the next track after I heard it ..classic
STERLINGSTINGER
One of my favorite RZA songs.... WU TANG FOREVER RIP ODB RIP POETIC
Dustin Thompson
Sick short story... Wish someone would come up with a vid for this. This song seriously pumps me up. Intro is absolutely unreal.
Dustin Thompson
VROOOMMMM
Red Hood
Dustin Thompson Best Comment Ever :D
Edward Morris
There was a video, lol, it was called "Bulworth." Sadly, I think this song was only on the end credits...it's been a while since I saw it... But the Bulworth soundtrack is great. Many collaborations. Method Man and KRS... :D