Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by american rapper and wutang clan member gza, released on november 7, 1995, by geffen records. I admit its difficult to listen to this album it is a little boring some times but 75% of. This track opens up with a sample from the 1980s martial arts film, shogun assassin. Dec 04, 2012 perhaps one of the most iconic pieces of hip hop art comes from the comic book cover art of gzas seminal liquid swords.
Watch the video for liquid swords from gza geniuss liquid swords for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The wutang clan emcee performed the three opening tracks of his 1995 classic album liquid swords. Gza, aka the genius, was the most cerebral mc in the wutang clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. Gza legend of the liquid sword lyrics and tracklist genius. Watch the video for liquid swords from gzageniuss liquid swords for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Gzas 1995 debut, liquid swords, is arguably wutangs finest hour. But more than that what truly makes this album so unique even today was how gza was able to create such a perfect comic book atmosphere for this album. Although the geniusgza had already released a fulllength album before the wu movement caught on, h edidnt really hit his stride until he was part of a larger group.
Dec 10, 2002 get all the lyrics to songs on legend of the liquid sword and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Liquid swords is a pretty sparse album in terms of beats and production, but this technique is effective because it puts the listeners focus squarely where it should be on gzas lyrics. One of the wus shining moments, gzas hyperadvanced wordplay and rza s epic production go together perfectly, culminating in an album some consider to be the clans best work. Jan 07, 2003 gza s 1995 debut, liquid swords, is arguably wutangs finest hour. Rza, gza when the mcs came, to live our their name and to perform forrrrm some had, to snort cocaine caiiinnne to act insane sannne with before pete rocked it on, now gone that the mental plane plaaanne to spark the brain brainnn with the building to be born yo rza. Before i blast the mic, rza scratch off the serial we reign all year round from june to june while niggaz bite immediately if not soon set the lynching and form the execution date as this two thousand beyond slang suffocate amplify sample through vacuum tubes compressions cause rza, to charge niggaz twenty gs a session verse 3. We were checking out of our hotel at the same time the night after. Perhaps one of the most iconic pieces of hip hop art comes from the comic book cover art of gzas seminal liquid swords. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by american rapper and wutang clan member gza, released november 7, 1995, on geffen records. Ghost face killer courtesy of loud records rca, killah priest courtesy of gza productions and rza courtesy of wutang productions track 8. Gza 1995 liquid swords 2015reissue vinyl 24 bit 96khz gza 2002 legend of the liquid sword. When i was little, my father was famous he was the greatest samurai in the empire and he was the shoguns decapitator he cut off the heads o. Gzas metaphoric and multilayered lyrics are often touted by critics as his rap name implies. Gza discografia mediafire 19912017 producto ilicito.
Dark and moody but still addictively rocking, it sports track after track of shaolin madness. Get all the lyrics to songs on legend of the liquid sword and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Rza produced all of the beats on liquid swords, and his signature style of mixing keyboard based beats with unobtrusive samples and lowkey percussion is. Gza performs from liquid swords and tells the story behind. And while i see his whole click passes by motherfuckers think they qualify and for those niggaz want to try the g. This is no more a gza album than winter warz is a ghostface killah single. Often acclaimed as the best wutang solo project of all, liquid swords cemented the genius gza s reputation as the best pure lyricist in the group and one of the best of the 90s. I met him after he opened for the new deal down in silver springs. The fourth wutang clan solo album, liquid swords is an outandout masterpiece on which gza brought his agame, ruining it for.
Liquid swords is the title track and first song on gza s classic album. Amazing production and actually very refreshing for that time rza is a god, lyricism out of this world, great skits and of course great features. Rza, gza when the mcs came, to live our their name and to perform forrrrm some had, to snort cocaine caiiinnne to act insane sannne with before pete rocked it on, now gone that the mental plane plaaanne to spark the brain brainnn with the building to be born yo rza flip the track with the what to gut. I admit its difficult to listen to this album it is a little boring some times but 75% of the album is sharp. From the classic album liquid swords 1995 featuring rza of wutang clan umg. Aug 14, 20 01 liquid swords 02 duel of the iron mic ft. Gzagenius, geniusgza legend of the liquid sword clean. The geniusgza liquid swords brand new double record lp vinyl. About liquid swords following the wutang clans enter the wutang 36 chambers, rza, selfproclaimed leader of the group, planned to release a series of solo albums for each member in. Rza discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Mar 30, 2014 liquid swords is the second solo studio album by american rapper and wutang clan member gza, released on november 7, 1995, by geffen records.
Get gzagenius setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other gzagenius fans for free on. The lyrics for liquid swords by gza have been translated into 1 languages when i was little, my father was famous he was the greatest samurai in the empire and he. In many ways, liquid swords is as relevant as ever. Somehow, if you cant find yourself enjoying this piece of martial rap, then you can at least find comfort in the fact that this is easily one of the greatest albums to. Listen free to gzagenius liquid swords liquid swords, duel of the iron mic and more. Rich in allusions and images, his cerebral, easyflowing rhymes are perhaps the subtlest and most nuanced of any wu mc, as underscored by his smooth, lowkey delivery. Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer rza s basement studio in the new york city borough of staten island. Rza is featured on the hook, while gza produces two outstanding verses that exemplify his ability to make every word. Often acclaimed as the best wutang solo project of all, liquid swords cemented the geniusgzas reputation as the best pure lyricist in the group and one of the best of the 90s.
The geniusgza liquid swords november 7, 1995 in predictable fashion, i present to you the fourth wutang solo album. Hells wind staff is listed as a track but is not actually included on this release. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes werent as theatrical as method man or ol dirty bastard, the two biggest commercial stars to spring from the collective. Him and his entourage were going over the litany of charges they incurred and i asked for a picture. Born in brooklyn, ny and raised in every borough of new york city, the gza s workmanship can be found three albums deep with classics dating back to 1991 including the albums words from the genius, the goldselling liquid swords and beneath. Inspector deck courtesy of wutang productions and life courtesy of gza productions track 7. Gza recalls the origins of the cover art of liquid swords. Liquid swords is the title track and first song on gzas classic album. Although its definitely an upgrade from the poppy father m. I fixed living in the world today i added the ending 3. Jul 27, 2012 gza s rhymes here are incredible, but liquid swords isnt just gza s only great album, it might just be his only good one though fine arguments have certainly been made on the behalf of legend of. Gza s metaphoric and multilayered lyrics are often touted by critics as his rap name implies.
Groovin and mercy, mercy, mercy by willie mitchell and dialogue excerpts from the film shogun. He has 7 studio albums under his belt, plus numerous collaborations with wutang affiliates and other underground hip hop artistes. Now, in a recent interview with the bishop chronicles podcast, the genius. Made from instrumentals i downloaded and one i recreated. Track 2 gives a featuring credit to dreddy kruger, and track 11 gives a featuring credit to killah priest, but neither actually appear on the songs. Early in the 1990s many people misinterpreted the loquacious lyricist as just another lascivious lounge lizard. Jul 25, 2017 the lyrics for liquid swords by gza have been translated into 1 languages when i was little, my father was famous he was the greatest samurai in the empire and he was the shoguns decapitator. Gza has joined the long list of artists to perform for nprs tiny desk concert. Born in brooklyn, ny and raised in every borough of new york city, the gzas workmanship can be found three albums deep with classics dating back to 1991 including the albums words from the genius, the goldselling liquid swords and beneath.
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