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
Alone Against Him
Rza Lyrics
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Allah be the maker
Bow down to your creator...
Who put the sun in the sky
Who caused the birds to fly
Who put the light in the eye
Who's the answer to why
Every step you take
Every breath you take
Every move you make
The most high create
No computer data
The lies shatter
Only truth matter
I drew the verbal gun of allah to shoot atcha
I self lord and master islam ruler zigzagzig alar and I am
RZA's song "Alone Against Him" is a contemplative rap that reflects on the inevitability of fate and the role of a higher power in the universe. The lyrics express a reverence for Allah, describing him as the creator who put the sun in the sky, caused the birds to fly, and put light in our eyes. The song emphasizes the idea that every aspect of our existence, from every step we take to every breath we make, is ultimately under the control of the most high.
The song also touches on the nature of truth, asserting that even in the age of powerful computers and endless streams of data, lies will always shatter in the face of truth. The singer draws on the power of Allah to confront those who stand against him, claiming to be a self-lord and master who rules according to the principles of Islam. The song ultimately emphasizes the supremacy of the divine, suggesting that we should all bow down to our creator and accept the inevitability of fate.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't escape fate
No matter what you do, your destiny is predetermined and cannot be altered.
Allah be the maker
Allah is the divine creator of everything in the universe.
Bow down to your creator
Show respect and humility towards Allah, acknowledging his authority over all things.
Who put the sun in the sky
Allah is responsible for the placement and function of the sun.
Who caused the birds to fly
Allah created birds and endowed them with the ability to fly.
Who put the light in the eye
Allah created eyes and imbued them with the ability to see light.
Who's the answer to why
Allah is the ultimate source of understanding and knowledge.
Every step you take
Allah is present in every aspect of your life, guiding your every move.
Every breath you take
Allah is the giver of life, and every breath you take is a testament to his power.
Every move you make
Allah is aware of and involved in every action you take.
The most high create
Allah is the supreme creator of all things, and nothing can exist or happen without his will.
No computer data
Allah's power and wisdom far surpass any advances in technology or data processing.
The lies shatter
Falsehoods and deception cannot stand in the face of Allah's truth and justice.
Only truth matter
In the eyes of Allah, only honesty and sincerity are valued.
I drew the verbal gun of allah to shoot atcha
RZA invokes Allah's power in his words, using them as a weapon against those who would deceive or harm him.
I self lord and master islam ruler zigzagzig alar and I am
RZA identifies himself as a follower of Islam, and acknowledges his own power and authority as a ruler and master of his own destiny.
Contributed by James M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Derrick Barnes
Amazing beeeeeaaat!Who dat RZA isis is that aRZA beat
KGDlord
This is a RZA beat that resurfaced on Tony Touch the piece maker 2 the track is called rock steady featuring Raekwon UGOD and METHOD