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
Love Jones
Rza Lyrics
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c'mon Bobby turn off that loud shit
Damn I want to hear some slow shit that's gonna relax you
Goin through all that shit in the streets n shit
The hip hop shit only shit keep a nigga mind in
I hear you but it's all about me and you right now
Word
Just take off your shirt
cause I want to massage your back and your shoulders
My little Buttercup, yaknahmean?
You a Buttercup girl
Oh is that right?
Yeah
Well, I got Love Jones for you
Word, tell me about it
Chorus: Angel Cake
Love Jones, I got a Love Jones
I got a Love Jones.. for you
(repeat 2X)
[Bobby Digital]
Yo girl you shinin like a brand new spankin black glock
or a thousand hundred dollar bills inside a shoebox
Exotic bird, special blend of selected fine herbs
make me want to kick my bitch to the curb
Shaped like a naked statue, but look sacred
Candy to a baby why'know, I'm ready to take it
She spread your wings like a peacock
Girl you be the bomb, and Bobby be shellshocked!
Behold as I shape and mold your formless globe
into a perfect O, and breathe the breath of life into your nose
With the fragrance of a fresh pink rose
and stroll into your eyes, the windows to your soul
And choose the best part, the dark pupil I chose
Your heart was mutual, into the center I dove
Backstroke in your abyss like a fish
Countin every thought and dream and wish, that exists within six
She was filled with pleasures, of all measures
But never took the time to discover, her own sunken treasure
Unlock the jewelry box, knowledge rose to the top
The distilled back in the fine mists, that gave birth to the crops
and seas, that brought us together, for the better
We could never separate so maintain your stormy weather
So maintain the stormy weather
Word up, and let's walk these dogs together Boo
Chorus
[Bobby Digital]
Yo, Power Equality, Allah see's Everything my Queen
Whattup Love, won't you just slide under my wings
so we can take flight, to the edge of the night
And like doves, we makin love above the bright moonlight
You know I fills you, so let my love pass and spill through
your sexual vessels, that bless you then fills you
up with knowledge and wisdom you understandin
that bring forth the power refines your whole planet
She couldn't maintain this heavy slang that I dropped upon her
She claimed it never rains, down in Southern California
Bein a black man is most prominent and all dominant
I couldn't wait to get her home so I could explore her dark continent
And put my fountain, between her hills and mountains
Impingin every square inch of her circumfrence I was countin
Twelve trillion, four hundred and seventy-eight billion
one hundred and eighteen million, four hundred thousand ways
to make children, by buildin
Detected a fine mist but couldn't resist, I told her,
"You want to travel inside my head and see if you could rise above six?"
Then tilt her at the axis then bent her at her equator
and stuck the diamond might deep inside the crater
Chorus
The RZA's Love Jones is a song that speaks about his desire for a deep, spiritual connection with a woman, moving beyond pure sexual gratification. The opening lines of the song set the mood for this as Angel Cake, the featured artist urges RZA to play some slow music that will relax them both. She lays the foundation for the sensual tone of the song as she massages RZA's back and shoulders, calling him her "little Buttercup". In response, RZA tells her that he has a "Love Jones" for her, a term that refers to an intense feeling of love and longing that is hard to shake off.
The verse is where RZA takes his time to wax poetic about the beauty of his lover, likening her to a work of art that deserves reverence. He paints a detailed picture of her physique, using imagery such as "shaped like a naked statue" and "spread your wings like a peacock" to illustrate her beauty. However, he does not stop there; instead, he delves deeper into the spiritual aspect of their connection, calling her the "windows to [his] soul". He ends with a powerful statement, letting her know that he accepts all parts of her, even the hidden treasures that she has yet to discover.
Line by Line Meaning
c'mon Bobby turn off that loud shit
Please stop playing loud and energetic music.
Damn I want to hear some slow shit that's gonna relax you
I desire to listen to something slow and mellow that will ease your mind.
You know a nigga knahmsayin
You know what I mean.
Goin through all that shit in the streets n shit
Dealing with everyday life struggles and obstacles.
The hip hop shit only shit keep a nigga mind in
Hip-hop music is the only thing that can keep one's mind occupied and free from worries.
I hear you but it's all about me and you right now
I acknowledge what you said, but currently, it's only about me and you.
Just take off your shirt
Remove your shirt, so I can rub and massage your back and shoulders.
cause I want to massage your back and your shoulders
I want to give you a relaxing massage on your back and shoulders.
My little Buttercup, yaknahmean? You a Buttercup girl
Buttercup is a term of endearment for a lovely person, and I am referring to you as such.
Oh is that right?
Are you serious?
Well, I got Love Jones for you
I have a deep emotional feeling for you, and I want to express it.
Yo girl, you shinin like a brand new spankin black glock
You are glowing and looking fresh just like a new black glock gun.
or a thousand hundred dollar bills inside a shoebox
You look like a million dollars, metaphorically-wealthy like having a thousand hundred-dollar bills in a shoebox.
Exotic bird, special blend of selected fine herbs
You are unique and exceptional, like a rare and exotic beautiful bird with exclusive skillful qualities.
make me want to kick my bitch to the curb
You are making me feel so good that I want to break off any relationship I am in and be with you solely.
Shaped like a naked statue, but look sacred
Your body is stunning and divine, resembling a naked statue, but your sanctity and holiness are evident.
Candy to a baby why'know, I'm ready to take it
You are irresistible like candy to a baby, and I am prepared to have you.
She spread your wings like a peacock
You are so beautiful that it feels like you are spreading your wings like a peacock.
Girl you be the bomb, and Bobby be shellshocked!
You are amazing and impressive, and I am in awe of you.
Behold as I shape and mold your formless globe
Watch as I transform and modify your undefined body into an exquisite shape.
into a perfect O, and breathe the breath of life into your nose
I make a perfect O shape, blew wind into her nostril to give life to her.
With the fragrance of a fresh pink rose
I give you the fragrance of a fresh pink rose, representing beauty, grace, and elegance.
and stroll into your eyes, windows to your soul
I look deep into your eyes, which is the gateway to your soul and reveal your inner self.
And choose the best part, the dark pupil I chose
I select what I believe to be the best feature, which is your dark pupil.
Your heart was mutual, into the center I dove
We both feel the same way, and I delve into your heart's center.
Backstroke in your abyss like a fish
I move through your body like a fish, swimming through the blue depths of water.
Countin every thought and dream and wish, that exists within six
I count every thought, dream, or wish you have shared, and limited to six, which is a unique reference to the hexagram six-pointed star, considered to bring together multiple perspectives and fuse them together.
She was filled with pleasures of all measures
You are overflowing with joy, and everything about you is delightful.
But never took the time to discover her own sunken treasure
You have ignored your inner beauty and forgotten your worth.
Unlock the jewelry box, knowledge rose to the top
Open up yourself and seek inner knowledge, which will level you up.
The distilled back in the fine mists, that gave birth the crops and seas
The information and knowledge you gain are precious and valuable like fine mist responsible for growth in crops and the seas.
We could never separate, so maintain your stormy weather
We are inseparable and should hold onto each other during challenging times.
Yo, Power Equality, Allah see's Everything my Queen
Salutations to you, the queen who represents equality and who Allah sees.
Whattup Love, won't you just slide under my wings
Hello, my darling. Would you mind coming under my protection and guidance?
so we can take flight, to the edge of the night
Let's fly away together to the edge of the night and explore the vast and unknown future.
And like doves, we makin love above the bright moonlight
During the course of our lovemaking, we resemble doves flying and enjoying ourselves with the fullness of each other in the bright moonlight.
You know I fills you, so let my love pass and spill through
You know I can satisfy you because my love is abundant, just let it overflow and be filled with it too.
your sexual vessels, that bless you then fills you
Let me fill your sexual vessels and bless you with my love, making you holistically filled.
up with knowledge and wisdom you understandin
I fill you with enlightenment and wisdom that you truly understand.
that bring forth the power refines your whole planet
The wisdom and knowledge I give you gains power, and it refines your universe.
She couldn't maintain this heavy slang that I dropped upon her
She could not handle this profound understanding I am providing her.
She claimed it never rains, down in Southern California
She believed I was using slang from the regional dialect of California known for mild climates and no rain.
Bein a black man is most prominent and all dominant
Being a black man is significant and has authority over everything.
I couldn't wait to get her home, so I could explore her dark continent
I could not wait to explore her intimately when we got home. Metaphorically referring to Africa as the dark continent.
And put my fountain, between her hills and mountains
I place my penis between her breasts and pubic area, metaphorically referring to her sexual organs as hills and mountains.
Impingin every square inch of her circumfrence I was countin
I explored and attended to every part of her body, metaphorically based on the measurements of a circle circumference.
Twelve trillion, four hundred and seventy-eight billion
The countable outcome of physical intimacy expressing possibility.
One hundred and eighteen million, four hundred thousand ways to make children, by buildin
There are numerous ways to have children, and building on each other strengthens joining in intimacy.
Detected a fine mist but couldn't resist, I told her,
I perceived a mild inhibition in her, but I was unable to resist expressing myself.
"You want to travel inside my head and see if you could rise above six?"
If you wish to know me mentally and understand my perspective, would you like to explore beyond the six levels of the hexagram.
Then tilt her at the axis then bent her at her equator
I maneuvered her in various physical positions, metaphorically talking about the axis, equator, and related angles and positions.
and stuck the diamond might deep inside the crater
I penetrated deep inside her, referring to sexual penetration using a metaphor of diamond in a crater.
Chorus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, RODNEY MATTHEWS
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