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 Sun
RZA Lyrics
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Slept in the desert amongst the pit full of snakes
Slap boxing wit' kangaroos, runnin' wit' the wolves
He ran so much with the wolves you'd think his foot had hooves
Slept in a bed of wool, stuffed inside his pillow
Spent his days countin' flowers and pedals upon the willows
One day he knew
Where he would stroll to the flutes
And then march to the drums
Bend air like the air bender
Pull strings like on rare fenders
Laying in beds, made of Egyptian silk and rare timber
Horses in the stable, exotic sources on his table
Voice blastin' through the air waves
Face gracin' on the cable
Signal strictly digital, the epitome
Sword swinging ninja, whose blades had a tendency
To exact revenge on the enemy
While still upholding chivalry
Bobby Bobby Bobby
Digi' Digi' Digi'
Mind, spirit, body
Space odyssey trilogy
Armed with a swarming army of Wu-Tang killa bees
He transformed to take the form of technological facilities
This is just a fraction of his abilities
A digital soliloquy
Under the sun
We are all one
Striving for survival
Under the sun
We see the world grow, change, and decay
Under the laws where we love and we live together
Under the sun
Where we all share and come as
Under
Under
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under, oh
Under the sun
Where it is done
Under the sun
Sirens scream through the city
From the ambulance
Blow my thun', had the snow
Flowin' like an avalanche
Breakin' branches of green
Every chance he got
Sword swing, like that old king from Camelot
Voice like Paul Robeson
Wit' a Mayweather robe on
Multicolored diamonds in a cup
Look like they were snow cones
Bed with sexy leg red bones, with fancy threads on
Clue like Nancy Drew mystery
Sub-planting the feds phones
Confused detectives with radioactive methods
Attack the shack wit' a pack of black German Shepard's
Learned the Dim MAk touch
Death touch wit' his cock
He slept wit his dick inside a 12-inch sock
Descendants of ancestral greatness
Uphold the universe in space is weightless
The Y-chromosome is the answer to the question
Who is the greatest?
Twenty-five dollar year renewal of history
Who is the latest?
This is Bobby Digital and the pit full of snakes
The song βThe Sunβ by RZA is a story about an individual who has traveled extensively through oceans, rivers, and lakes, and has had many unique experiences. He has even slept in the desert amongst snakes and had some dangerous encounters with animals like kangaroos and wolves. Despite all these experiences, the individual maintains a connection with nature and spends his days counting flowers and pedals upon the willows.
The singer of the song describes that the individual eventually understood that his time would come where he would stroll to the flutes and march to the drums. He has great abilities and can bend air like the air bender, pull strings like on rare fenders, and has horses in the stable, exotic sources on his table, and his voice that blasts through the air waves. The individual upholds chivalry and exemplifies a sword-swinging ninja, armed with a swarming army of Wu-Tang killa bees.
The song is a reminder that no matter the experiences one has or the places an individual has visited, we are all one under the sun. The sun is where everything happens, where the world grows, changes, and decays. Under the sun, we strive for survival, and we see the world where we love and live together.
Overall, the song seems to be a representation of the tenacity and care that one should have in life, no matter the challenges that one faces, from treacherous terrain to dangerous animals. Furthermore, the song speaks of the power that comes from experience, knowledge, and discipline.
Line by Line Meaning
He traveled across waters many oceans, rivers, and lakes
He embarked on a journey of great distances, spanning many types of bodies of water
Slept in the desert amongst the pit full of snakes
He spent a night in a dangerous location, surrounded by venomous reptiles
Slap boxing wit' kangaroos, runnin' wit' the wolves
He engaged in hand-to-hand combat with kangaroos, and ran alongside wild wolves
He ran so much with the wolves you'd think his foot had hooves
He spent so much time with wolves and in their company, that he might as well have had hooves like them
Slept in a bed of wool, stuffed inside his pillow
He slept on a comfortable bed made of plush wool, and even his pillow was stuffed with it
Spent his days countin' flowers and pedals upon the willows
He enjoyed his leisure time by observing and counting the flowers and petals on willow trees
One day he knew
That his time would come
Where he would stroll to the flutes
And then march to the drums
He had an awareness that he would someday have to transition from a state of peace and serenity, to one of action and purpose
Bend air like the air bender
Pull strings like on rare fenders
Laying in beds, made of Egyptian silk and rare timber
Horses in the stable, exotic sources on his table
Voice blastin' through the air waves
Face gracin' on the cable
Signal strictly digital, the epitome
Sword swinging ninja, whose blades had a tendency
To exact revenge on the enemy
While still upholding chivalry
Bobby Bobby Bobby
Digi' Digi' Digi'
Mind, spirit, body
Space odyssey trilogy
Armed with a swarming army of Wu-Tang killa bees
He possesses incredible talents, ranging from manipulating the flow of air to superb guitar playing, and enjoys a life of luxury with silk beds and exotic cuisines. He is also adept at both physical combat and digital technology, upholding a code of honor while seeking revenge. He also has a strong connection to his inner self, and is a leader of a powerful group of martial artists.
He transformed to take the form of technological facilities
This is just a fraction of his abilities
A digital soliloquy
He can change into technology, and this is only one example of his vast abilities. He speaks a digital soliloquy, indicating his high level of technological prowess and understanding.
Under the sun
We are all one
Striving for survival
Under the sun
We see the world grow, change, and decay
Under the laws where we love and we live together
Under the sun
Where we all share and come as
Under
Under
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under, oh
Under the sun
Where it is done
Under the sun
The sun unites us all, as we strive for survival under its light. We observe the world's constant evolution, where love and coexistence are law. It is under the sun where we come together and share. The sun is where everything takes place, and it is where everything is done.
Sirens scream through the city
From the ambulance
Blow my thun', had the snow
Flowin' like an avalanche
Breakin' branches of green
Every chance he got
Sword swing, like that old king from Camelot
Voice like Paul Robeson
Wit' a Mayweather robe on
Multicolored diamonds in a cup
Look like they were snow cones
Bed with sexy leg red bones, with fancy threads on
Clue like Nancy Drew mystery
Sub-planting the feds phones
Confused detectives with radioactive methods
Attack the shack wit' a pack of black German Shepard's
Learned the Dim MAk touch
Death touch wit' his cock
He slept wit his dick inside a 12-inch sock
Descendants of ancestral greatness
Uphold the universe in space is weightless
The Y-chromosome is the answer to the question
Who is the greatest?
Twenty-five dollar year renewal of history
Who is the latest?
He is in the midst of a chaotic environment, with sirens blaring and copious amounts of cocaine being consumed. Despite the chaos, he displays great strength by breaking apart trees, wielding his sword like a legendary king, and possessing a voice like a famous singer. He also wears expensive clothes and jewelry, bedding attractive women, and has a knack for subterfuge. He confounds his pursuers with advanced tactics, and is willing to use violent means to achieve his goals. He has a highly developed sense of touch, and is descended from a great lineage of ancestors. He believes that the Y-chromosome determines greatness in society, and is always looking to make history.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Cody Nierstedt, Melchezidek Diggs, Robert Diggs
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lyrics :
He traveled across waters many oceans, rivers, and lakes
Slept in the desert amongst the pit full of snakes
Slap boxing wit' kangaroos, runnin' wit' the wolves
He ran so much with the wolves you'd think his foot had hooves
Slept in a bed of wool, stuffed inside his pillow
Spent his days countin' flowers and pedals upon the willows
One day he knew
That his time would come
Where he would stroll to the flutes
And then march to the drums
Bend air like the air bender
Pull strings like on rare fenders
Laying in beds, made of Egyptian silk and rare timber
Horses in the stable, exotic sources on his table
Voice blastin' through the air waves
Face gracin' on the cable
Signal strictly digital, the epitome
Sword swinging ninja, whose blades had a tendency
To exact revenge on the enemy
While still upholding chivalry
Bobby Bobby Bobby
Digi' Digi' Digi'
Mind, spirit, body
Space odyssey trilogy
Armed with a swarming army of Wu-Tang killa bees
He transformed to take the form of technological facilities
This is just a fraction of his abilities
A digital soliloquy
Under the sun
We are all one
Striving for survival
Under the sun
We see the world grow, change, and decay
Under the laws where we love and we live together
Under the sun
Where we all share and come as
Under
Under
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under, oh
Under the sun
Where it is done
Under the sun
Sirens scream through the city
From the ambulance
Blow my thun', had the snow
Flowin' like an avalanche
Breakin' branches of green
Every chance he got
Sword swing, like that old king from Camelot
Voice like Paul Robeson
Wit' a Mayweather robe on
Multicolored diamonds in a cup
Look like they were snow cones
Bed with sexy leg red bones, with fancy threads on
Clue like Nancy Drew mystery
Sub-planting the feds phones
Confused detectives with radioactive methods
Attack the shack wit' a pack of black German Shepard's
Learned the Dim MAk touch
Death touch wit' his cock
He slept wit his dick inside a 12-inch sock
Descendants of ancestral greatness
Uphold the universe in space is weightless
The Y-chromosome is the answer to the question
Who is the greatest?
Twenty-five dollar year renewal of history
Who is the latest?
This is Bobby Digital and the pit full of snakes
Elton Mashani
1995 RZA turned me into producer and Method Man turned me into rapper. 2000s RZA influenced on my journey into meditation and mindfulness routine, Method Man caught me on my down-low of my fitness goals and resurrected me. Real idols transform lives POSITIVELY without even notice.
JusticeCenter2733
Hmmm. I donβt see any music on your page..
Paul Miller
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Shantec Systems
Word!
Winston George Music
I like how him and Killa Preist are taking the poetry and music to the next level totally next level you gotta have specific taste to understand
Andy K
@winston you have no fucking idea bro you're absolutely spot on, my favorite KP track recently is From Babylon to Louisiana, just straight flames
Jay Vasquez
I want a KP album produced by Rza or a Rza and KP album... Very surprised these 2 minds never collaborated as much as they should have.
Kno3ledge
We are on the same frequency brother, Eye AM loving this fine art that Priest and Rza are delivering. I AM not sure if you know brother Bobby Hemmitt, but he speaks of how important mythology is. How you get new meaning from it all the time from the same old stories. You can never box in, name, or define 'Truth', rather it emanates from within your heart, radiating; a burst of light seen only by those with third eye insight. Priest, Rza, Canibus...these brothers produce fine art. And fine art 'appreciates' because the 'observer' 'appreciates' what is 'observed'. And the observer changes the properties of the observed, meaning the poetry 'morphs' and changes depending on what angle you choose to 'perceive'. Not 'deceive' others into be'lie'ving that some dogmatic 'truth' is right and that how they see things is wrong. I could never get bored with their fine art, as you grow it grows! We appreciate the poetry spoken by these modern day Saints!
Cymande Hayes
word!!!!!!!!!
Das Solo Syndikat
True, but it gets boring fast i need that grimy boom bap like bring da ruckus.