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
Don't Test
Rza Lyrics
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Summer time and spring time long gone again
Anything test, anything gone drop
Tellin me "Blood muffy run, blood muff gone fi run"
If a sound test I tell 'em rude boy come
Bout them 9 millimeter in the nineteen top
And don't test me, now
Ain't lettin' anyone done come test me, now, now, now, now, now, now
Stallion, stallion, stallion
Ain't seein' them let done come, tellin' 'me murdered dim him him him
Nuna-nuna-him-him man a run dim dim dim dim
Knew dem know that me no take back no truck
Come my glock bark me .4-5, licka licka shot
Tell another sound boy this, I must pop a shot
In them tears, him back, tell him must fall back
Tell em tell em tell em, round go away
Round go way, tell 'em don' come and test, tell 'em don' come and test
Me another champion, means another champion
Who dat talk? Who dat talk? Who dat talk? Who dat talk?
Suga Bang Bang tell 'em homey run on the spot
And the cop wan me merk me and me nah licka shot
Stallion, stallion, stallion, stallion, stallion, stallion
They don't know me
Body bag cannot try him
Know me, know me, know me, stallion no forgot
Nineteen ninety nine, boy me radiant love
Tellin' em cock back the big ten dem call to us
And we even fuck de pussy hole, the wrong come test
Hear me no hear me, hear me
And them don't see me, see me
Say why them try me, try me
And no ready to hear me, hear me
Pay attention, but with premonition
So tell em a champion, why me nah run?
Don't don't try try to test a champion champion
If you not ready ready ready ready ready
Stallion stallion stallion stallion, eh? eh? eh? eh? eh? eh?, sound boy
Wu-Tang come again come again come again
Do you want to come test a champion
And he not ready ready ready ready no
8 or 9:30, in a Sunday morning
I'm been smokin' since my grandpa, grandpa, grandpa
He say "Ill little youth man, don't move too fast, too fast, too fast"
'Cause this crazy crazy world, that you livin in
They don't understand, no they don't understand
Son me live a little kid, tellin' me a reality
And say some come as GTT, and some come of them 5%
And some of them come fight me, lyricists are easy
And some of them come fight, but me nasty
Come test test tellin em jockey
And tellin' me right 'pon the ease, is it easy
And some of them don't know me me me me
Me do well steady, and me world for the love but they want come fi test
And they don't ready ready ready ready
Feel this
The lyrics to RZA's "Don't Test" speak to the idea of not underestimating a champion and the consequences that may come from doing so. The song opens with a call to action, indicating that it is time to step up once again. Summer and springtime have come and gone, and now it is time to prove oneself once more. The refrain of the song warns anyone who may test the singer, promising consequences with lines like "anything test, anything gone drop" and "ain't lettin' anyone done come test me."
The verses of the song continue with this mentality, warning anyone who may underestimate the singer and indicating that they are not afraid to "licka licka shot." The use of patois in the lyrics gives them a unique flow and adds to the song's sense of defiance and strength. The repetition of the word "stallion" in the refrain further reinforces this idea of power and dominance.
Overall, "Don't Test" is a song about standing up for oneself and not backing down from a challenge. The lyrics warn anyone who may try to "test" the singer, indicating that they will not hesitate to defend themselves. It is a testament to RZA's skill as a lyricist that he is able to convey this message through his unique style and use of language.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time, it's time to come again
The time has come once more
Summer time and spring time long gone again
Summer and spring have passed by
Anything test, anything gone drop
If anyone tests me, they'll face consequences
Tellin me 'Blood muffy run, blood muff gone fi run'
I'm being told to run away from danger
If a sound test I tell 'em rude boy come
If anyone challenges me, I invite them to come forward
Bout them 9 millimeter in the nineteen top
I'm carrying a 9mm weapon in my jacket
And don't test me, now
Don't provoke me
Don't try me, now, now, now, stallion stallion
Don't dare to challenge me
Ain't lettin' anyone come test me, now, now, now, now, now
I won't allow anyone to challenge me
Stallion, stallion, stallion
I am a powerful, undefeated champion
Ain't seein' them let done come, tellin' 'me murdered dim him him him
I won't let anyone defeat me and they shouldn't even try
Nuna-nuna-him-him man a run dim dim dim dim
If someone challenges me, they'll likely get hurt
Knew dem know that me no take back no truck
People know not to mess with me
Come my glock bark me .4-5, licka licka shot
I'm prepared to use my gun to defend myself
Tell another sound boy this, I must pop a shot
I'll shoot anyone who challenges my dominance
In them tears, him back, tell him must fall back
If someone tries to challenge me, they'll regret it
Tell em tell em tell em, round go away
I warn people to stay away from me and not mess with me
Round go way, tell 'em don' come and test, tell 'em don' come and test
People should stay away and not test me
Me another champion, means another champion
I am a champion and keep coming out on top
Who dat talk? Who dat talk? Who dat talk? Who dat talk?
I'm asking who dares to challenge me
Suga Bang Bang tell 'em homey run on the spot
I'm calling on my backup, Suga Bang Bang
And the cop wan me merk me and me nah licka shot
The police want to harm me, but I won't use my gun
Stallion, stallion, stallion, stallion, stallion, stallion
I am a powerful, undefeated champion
They don't know me
People don't really understand how powerful I am
Body bag cannot try him
No one can defeat me
Know me, know me, know me, stallion no forgot
People should remember my power and not forget who I am
Nineteen ninety nine, boy me radiant love
In 1999, I was powerful and loved
Tellin' em cock back the big ten dem call to us
I urge others to prepare themselves for a challenge
And we even fuck de pussy hole, the wrong come test
Even those who think they can take me down, will be proven wrong
Hear me no hear me, hear me
Listen carefully to what I'm saying
And them don't see me, see me
People can't truly understand my power and strength
Say why them try me, try me
I wonder why people would even dare to challenge me
And no ready to hear me, hear me
People aren't prepared to listen to me, but should
Pay attention, but with premonition
Those who are wise should pay attention to my power
So tell em a champion, why me nah run?
I am a champion and won't run away from danger
Don't don't try try to test a champion champion
Don't challenge a champion like me
If you not ready ready ready ready ready
If you're not prepared, you'll regret challenging me
Stallion stallion stallion stallion, eh? eh? eh? eh? eh? eh?, sound boy
I am a powerful, undefeated champion, and people should recognize that
Wu-Tang come again come again come again
I, Wu-Tang, am back and stronger than ever
Do you want to come test a champion
Do you dare to challenge me and test my strength?
And he not ready ready ready ready no
Those who aren't prepared will be defeated by me
8 or 9:30, in a Sunday morning
I'm always ready and never take a break
I'm been smokin' since my grandpa, grandpa, grandpa
I've had strength and power in my family for generations
He say 'Ill little youth man, don't move too fast, too fast, too fast'
My grandpa advised me to take things slow and be careful
'Cause this crazy crazy world, that you livin' in
The world is dangerous and unpredictable
They don't understand, no they don't understand
Most people don't understand the extent of my power
Son me live a little kid, tellin' me a reality
Since I was young, I've known the harsh reality of the world
And say some come as GTT, and some come of them 5%
People come in different forms and with different abilities
And some of them come fight me, lyricists are easy
Some people try to challenge me, thinking it'll be easy
And some of them come fight, but me nasty
I fight back with utmost ferocity
Come test test tellin em jockey
I warn others not to challenge me or they'll face consequences
And tellin' me right 'pon the ease, is it easy
People think it's easy to challenge me, but it's not
And some of them don't know me me me me
Many people don't understand my true power and strength
Me do well steady, and me world for the love but they want come fi test
I'm successful and loved by many, but some still dare to challenge me
And they don't ready ready ready ready
They're not prepared for what they're about to face
Feel this
Pay attention and understand my message
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SUGA BANG BANG, ROBERT F. DIGGS
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