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
Fuck What You Think
Rza Lyrics
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Fuck what you think
It's about what you know, so fuck what you think
Twenty-one and over to drink
Nineteen and over to fuck
Sixteen and over to pat
A twelve year old kid got bucked
This week inperium flat lay your ass flat as a mattress
Smack your head off the axis, the rhyme fashous
Silencer on the tech-nine shot got your pillow wet
All your bitch say was the black silhouette
Of the dark ninja, lion king of the jungle, simba
Cut the roof to your family tree, timber
We and Dr. Strange in the black reign smokin' chimneys
Phat cappadonna tape stuck inside my benzi
The blue coats is comin', the red coats is comin'
The fed coats is comin', the wet heads is comin'
I heard to dirt was up in the riker's fuckin a female
Co, Wu-tang keep it on the d-low
Third eye is a trillion million watt gigabyte
Insight like bright, can't find this on your website
Everglow superior to your inferior material
Verbal serial murder, givin' you pussy cats material
Injections, lethal injections, ran from house
Left the dictionary, pictionary, the non-fictionary
Ruler zig-zag-zig allah, puzzle like jigsaw
Suggled author bizmark, yo
It's about what you know, so fuck what you think
Twenty-one and over to drink
Nineteen and over to fuck
Sixteen and over to pat
A twelve year old kid got bucked
Ah-yo, rock head niggaz who grab mics for the first time
Get fronted on majority once the god slides in
On the scene, love-love in the place to be
All-American lyrics, the top choice
In this rap market from now why all the way to England
'Cause my click be jinglin' under wu-tang productions
This crook that sell a million, then bounced on outta state
Rap fiends was trapped in cells like hot cakes
Faster than the rate of the earth travel
Which one-hundred-thirty-seven and one third miles per a hour
And peace to the god power for never fallin' for nothin' less
Than a hundred grands and rap with rubberbands placed in
Golden suitcases, slitted across the table
To walk the dogs in the nine-eight, the nine-eight
Yo, I build with the great minds of Africa
Rza, star trek voyager, killah hill side strangler
Captured you in inside thirty-six gas chambers
North American, Arabian, high ? Indian
9th prince convinces his enemies to kill themselves
Like dr. kavorkian, travel like razor satellites
Prepared for battle to rade the castle
Got tackled by the rebels, the plate in my head is heavy metal
Lyrical chain reaction, deadly instruments, run for symantecs
The international civil war assassins
Geological, biochemical, camouflaged nuclear apostles
Sounds possible, 'cause regardless visual
English grammar, mental examiner
I shock the world like the death of Princess Diana
Reverse psychology on technology, accept no apologies
The penalty is to cut off your arms and feet
Poetry teachers are speechers seepin' through the speakers
My fans will become die hard listeners, plus ear bleeders
Fuck what you think
Fuck what you think
Fuck what you think
It's about what you know, so fuck what you think
Twenty-one and over to drink
Nineteen and over to fuck
Sixteen and over to pat
A twelve year old kid got bucked
It's about what you know, so fuck what you think
Twenty-one and over to drink
Nineteen and over to fuck
Sixteen and over to pat
A twelve year old kid got bucked
Word up, fuck what you think
Word up, yo
The lyrics to RZA's song "Fuck What You Think" present a bold and unapologetic message, emphasizing the importance of knowledge over opinion. The recurring phrase "fuck what you think" serves as a mantra, urging listeners to focus on their own knowledge and understanding rather than being swayed by the opinions of others. The lyrics also touch on various themes, including age restrictions on drinking and sex, violence in society, and the power of lyrical wordplay.
RZA's lyrics are delivered with a rapid-fire flow, showcasing his impressive skill as a wordsmith. He references various cultural icons, such as Dr. Strange and the Lion King, as well as historical events like the American Revolutionary War. The lyrics also contain vivid imagery of violence, with references to guns and lethal injections.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo, fuck what you think
Disregard your thoughts and opinions
It's about what you know, so fuck what you think
Knowledge is what matters, not your beliefs
Twenty-one and over to drink
Legal age to consume alcohol is 21
Nineteen and over to fuck
Legal age of consent is 19
Sixteen and over to pat
Minimum age to work as a model in the fashion industry is 16
A twelve year old kid got bucked
Childhood innocence can be lost at a young age
Smack your head off the axis, the rhyme fashous
Severe physical altercation due to lyrical competition
Silencer on the tech-nine shot got your pillow wet
Assassinating a target with a silenced weapon
All your bitch say was the black silhouette
Witnesses only saw a dark figure committing the crime
Cut the roof to your family tree, timber
Destroying generational wealth and success
Phat cappadonna tape stuck inside my benzi
A classic album from fellow Wu-Tang member Capadonna is playing in RZA's car
Third eye is a trillion million watt gigabyte
Mental vision and capability is unlimited and powerful
Insight like bright, can't find this on your website
RZA's wisdom and knowledge cannot be found on the internet
Verbal serial murder, givin' you pussy cats material
Killing the rap game with lyrical prowess and giving others inspiration
Ruler zig-zag-zig allah, puzzle like jigsaw
RZA's rhymes are complex and mysterious, like a puzzle
Injections, lethal injections, ran from house
Crime scene involving deadly drugs and fleeing suspects
Faster than the rate of the earth travel
Moving at a speed faster than the earth's rotation
And peace to the god power for never fallin' for nothin' less
Acknowledgement of divine intervention for success
Geological, biochemical, camouflaged nuclear apostles
Dangerous and stealthy operatives with expertise in various fields
English grammar, mental examiner
Expertise in language and psychological analysis
I shock the world like the death of Princess Diana
RZA's impact on the rap game is earth-shattering
Reverse psychology on technology, accept no apologies
Challenging the norms of technology and not settling for excuses
Poetry teachers are speechers seepin' through the speakers
RZA's music inspires and educates his listeners
My fans will become die hard listeners, plus ear bleeders
RZA's fans will be devoted and love his music to the point of causing physical pain
Word up, fuck what you think
Enduring message of ignoring others' thoughts and beliefs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD STEPHENSON, ROBERT F. DIGGS, T. HAMLIN
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