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
All I Need
Rza Lyrics
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What they gives you blood?
Three months man
Whatchu doin in here anyway? You oughta be home with your momma
How old are you boy?
Thirteen
Thirteen? Damn, the bastards must be runnin outta niggaz to arrest
Intro: Ghostface
Yeah, ohh yeah, this goes out
to all the families that went through the struggle
Yeah, from the heart
It was from the heart, everything was real
[Mary J.] All that I got is you
And I'm so thankful I made it through
[Ghostface Killah]
Yo, dwellin in the past, flashbacks when I was young
Whoever thought that I'd have a baby girl and three sons
I'm goin through this difficult stage I find it hard to believe
Why my old Earth had so many seeds
But she's an old woman, and due to me I respect that
I saw life for what it's really worth and took a step back
Family ain't family no more, we used to play ball
Eggs after school, eat grits cause we was poor
Grab the pliers for the channel, fix the hanger on the TV
Rockin each others pants to school wasn't easy
We survived winters, snotty nosed with no coats
We kept it real, but the older brother still had jokes
Sadly, daddy left me at the age of six
I didn't know nuttin but mommy neatly packed his shit
She cried, and grandma held the family down
I guess mommy wasn't strong enough, she just went down
Check it, fifteen of us in a three bedroom apartment
Roaches everywhere, cousins and aunts was there
Four in the bed, two at the foot, two at the head
I didn't like to sleep with Jon-Jon he peed the bed
Seven o'clock, pluckin roaches out the cereal box
Some shared the same spoon, watchin saturday cartoons
Sugar water was our thing, every meal was no thrill
In the summer, free lunch held us down like steel
And there was days I had to go to Tex house with a note
Stating "Gloria can I borrow some food I'm dead broke"
So embarrasin I couldn't stand to knock on they door
My friends might be laughin, I spent stamps in stores
Mommy where's the toilet paper, use the newspaper
Look Ms. Rose gave us a couch, she's the neighbor
Things was deep, my whole youth was sharper than cleats
Two brothers with muscular dystrophy, it killed me
But I remember this, mom's would lick her finger tips
To wipe the cold out my eye before school wit her spit
Case worker had her runnin back to face to face
I caught a case, housin tried to throw us out of our place
Sometimes I look up at the stars and analyze the sky
And ask myself was I meant to be here... why?
Yeah, yo
[Chorus: Mary J. Blige]
All that I got is you
And I'm so thankful I made it through
(repeat 4X)
Word up mommy, I love you
Word up
It was all you, word, you brought me in like this
[Mary J. Blige]
I sit and think about
All the times we did without, yeah
I always said I woudn't cry
When I saw tears in your eyes
I understand that daddy's not here now
But some way or somehow, I will always be around, yeah
All things that I did from this to them
Oh from drugs to being there
Being down and out and I love you always
[Poppa Wu]
Yeah, you say
You see the universe, which consists of the sun moon and star
And them planets, that exist in my space
Like man woman and child
You understand?
We got to keep it real, and what reality
and reality will keep it real with us
I remember them good ol days
Because see, that's the child I was
What made me the man I am today
See cause if you forget where you come from, heheh
You're never gonna make it where you're goin, aheh
Because you lost the reality of yourself
So take one stroll through your mind
And see what you will find
And you'll see a whole universe all over again
and again and again and again and again
Heheheh, yeah heheheheh ahaheheheh
In RZA's song All I Need, he expresses his love and devotion for his partner. He promises to always be there for her and keep it real, as long as she does the same for him. He compliments her style and personality, saying that she has good power that draws him to her. He emphasizes that she makes him feel like something, even when he had nothing, and that he is grateful for her love and support. RZA also discusses the physical attraction he feels for her, but also appreciates her intelligence and independence. He views their relationship as a partnership, where they can make war or make babies, and he will always have love to give her.
Line by Line Meaning
You're all that I need, I'll be there for you
You are everything I need in my life, and I promise to always be there for you.
If you keep it real with me, I'll keep it real wit'chu
If you are honest with me, I will always be honest with you.
Loving your whole steeze, it be in there boo
I love everything about you, your style, demeanor, and overall presence.
On top of that you got the good power you
You have a special energy about you that is captivating and endearing.
Shorty I'm there for you anytime you need me
I am always available to you whenever you need me, no matter what.
For real girl, it's me in your world, believe me
You can trust that I am here for you, and that my love for you is genuine and unwavering.
Nuthin' make a man feel better than a woman
There is no feeling better than the love of a good woman.
Queen with a crown that be down for whatever
You are my queen, and you are always ready and willing to stand by my side, no matter what.
There are few things that's forever, my lady
True love and commitment are hard to come by, but I know that what we have is forever.
We can make war or make babies
We have the power to both fight and love, and we can choose to do either depending on the circumstance.
Back when I was nuthin'
I had nothing to offer, but you loved me regardless.
You made a brother feel like he was something
You gave me the love and support I needed to feel valued and important in this world.
Thats why I'm with you to this day boo, no frontin'
I am still with you because of the love and respect you gave me from the very beginning.
Even when the skies were gray
Even when times were tough and unpredictable.
You would rub me on my back and say baby it'll be O.K.
You always had a way of comforting and reassuring me, even in the darkest of moments.
Now that's real to a brother like me baby
This kind of love and support is what really matters to me, and I appreciate and cherish it deeply.
Never ever give my pussy away and keep it tight aight
You have always been careful with your heart and your body, and I respect and admire you for that.
And I'm a walk these dogs so we can live
I will do whatever it takes to provide for us and create a good life for ourselves.
In a fat ass crib with thousands of kids
I want us to have a big beautiful home filled with love and laughter, with a big family to share it with.
Word life you don't need a ring to be my wife
We don't need a traditional marriage to be committed to each other and build a life together.
Just be there for me I'm a make sure we
All I need is your love and support, and I will do everything I can to make our lives together happy and fulfilling.
Be livin' in the fucking lap of luxury
We will live the good life, with everything we could ever need or want.
I'm realizing that 'cha didn't have to fuck with me
I am grateful for the fact that you loved me and supported me, even when I had nothing to offer you in return.
But 'cha did, now I'm going all out kid
Now that we are building a life together, I am going to do everything in my power to make it the best life possible.
And I got mad love to give, you my nigga
I have so much love and respect for you, and I will always be there for you as your partner and friend.
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Lyrics
Yo, yo, yo
From the heart of Medina to the head of Fort Greene
Now I see everything
Niggas who sling
Shaolin' cats thrown inside a bing
Bobby Digital got the golden seal sting
Rhyme star, I write a hundred thousand dollar bar
My pinstripe comma deletes your power bar
Dr. Octopus tentacles same as different song
Bob Digital instrumental; nothing's identical
You biter, non-writer, Mr. Potato Head or Ida
Deep-fried crinkle cut; one nickel-cup fucked your whole LP up
You must be stupid, you liar
I'm the purifier, live wire, hip-hop reviver
A suicide mission you're committin'
Go against the Wu-Tang henchmen
Perfect precision marksman
Spit darts and flip charts, and
Archery shots aimed at your heart then
Daffy Duckest will still bring da motherfuckin' ruckus
Project Killa Hill be the buckest
Smoke blunts, drink Bud Light beer wit' Buzz Light-year
Wet from here to infinity for them white hair
Bobby Digital, overthrow your whole citadel
Mista pitiful, your whole shrap stack is despicable
Undernourished, your shit cannot flourish
Cherish every moment of his love before you perish
Bitch, chicka, chicka, chick, watch me switch
Lookin' for a bird I can hitch into your atmosphere
Take your pussy out like a pap smear
Make you smile, at the same time crack a tear
Smack ya rear, vagina saliva, Trojan wear, rough rider
Up inside ya, dick apple head opens up your clit wider
Taste the apple cider, you become strong then become a prider
(Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, Digi, Digi, Digi)
Stuck to your ass like a Victoria's Secret wedgie
Heart of Medina to the head of Fort Greene
Now I see everything is N.Y.C. Everything
Niggas who sling
Shaolin cats thrown inside the bing
Bobby Digital got the killa bee sting
From the heart of Medina to the top of Fort Green
Now I Everything
Niggas who sling
Shaolin' cats is thrown inside the bing
Bobby Digital got the killa bee sting
Drink a Heineken, as we go inside the mind again
Nevermindin' men droppin' gem - can he shine again?
Most definite; let this be my last will and testament
For the pessimist, exercise for the Exorcist
Johnny Treacherous, like Three, I'm supposed to be
Perpetuous, decimate the poetry 'cause everything is close to me
The lecherous Jonathon, king of the seven seas, battle wit' Leviathan
The Methodist, poly to your deficit; hit it up
If I can't live it up, somebody gotta give it up
John J., blow 'em out the water, adopt the Bombay
Your bitch look like Stronjay, rubbin' me the wrong way
Burn one and sauté, bringin' you different ways to sword play
They bustin' bullets over broadway, Deep Cover
I'm like Larry when the fish burn; I burn rubber
'Cause I'm not an easy lover
To the midnight, butt naked wit' a knife
Ask my alien likes - I've been crazy all my life
Hard time homicide, time flies, do or die
Crooked ass and crooked eye, scripture from the dark side
Johnny Five, I reside in the killa bee hive
Only the strong gon' survive
From the depths of the killa to the top, we're now born
Wildin' on Staten Island be the poet John John
Can't forget Bobby; if I did, I'd feel gyp
Like my sandwich, ain't a sandwich without Miracle Whip
From the depths of the killa to the top, we're now born
Wildin' on Staten Island be the poet John John
Can't forget Digi; if I did, I'd feel gyp
Like my sandwich ain't a sandwich without Miracle Whip
@JimBrownski
Method Man's best verse EVER- That verse is fatal if duplicated. He so ripped this track to shreds. I could not stop listening to it over and over again when it came out my sophmore year of college in 98'. Bobby Digital was a slept on classic
@liquidgold
RZA's extreme and sometimes forced lyrical delivery is what makes his sound so appealing. ITs almost like he is forcing his words out, MAKING you hear it. The passion and his natural lisp provide a wonderful backdrop for his delivery, and of course you know his beats are supreme so thats not problem. " THICK APPLE HEAD OPEN UP YA CLIT WIDER"
@RAA10382
Agreed. That style would not work with just anyone. But it definitely suits RZA/Bobby Digital.
@shallbeknown
You mist be stupid , liar, I'm a hiP hop evolver.....
@PoeticSneakerHead
Very much on point with this comment, especially since RZA said in the past that he just goes in and basically freestyles over the tracks. If you listen to some of the tracks on this album you can tell he's just running with it, and going back to do hooks when he wants to.
@domnel3981
domination5281 he a beast with the freestyle
@theloniusmonk1263
He doesn't have a lisp. WTF are you talking about?
@ihategoogle6066
I don't care what anyone says, this is Method Man's best verse!
@gregmonmaney6593
"Bobby Digital overthrow your whole Citadel!" Bought this my senior year in College. Had and have every Wu CD. Still listening in 2018. Wu-tang destroyed the 90s and early millennium...and this era Wu still does!
@rawvibez85
"drink a Heineken, as we go inside the mind again!" haha I think of that line everytime I drink this beer. DEFINITELY one of Meths best verses for sure!