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GZA

*1966 US
of Hip-Hop/Rap
A.k.a. Gary E. Grice Gary Grice Maximillion (10) The Genius

Genius / GZA or simply GZA (pronouced 'jizza'), was born on August 22, 1966 in Brooklyn, New-York. He is an African-American rapper, member of hip-hop supergroup Wu-Tang Clan. He is known for his elaborate metaphors and his constant use of skillful wordplay. GZA is a great chess player and he is also the oldest member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Before the well-acclaimed "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)", he dropped "Words From The Genius" on legendary label Cold Chillin', but the album, however, was a flop. In 1995 he released the dark, kung-fu inspired, but still widely-acclaimed "Liquid Swords", that is considered one of the best Wu-Tang solo albums alongside Raekwon's "Only Built For Cuban Linx". He then dropped "Beneath The Surface" and "Legend Of The Liquid Sword, in 1999 and 2002, respectively, that weren't as succesfull as his second solo album. In 2004 he appeared, with his cousin RZA, alongside actor Bill Murray in Jim Jarmusch's "Coffee And Cigarettes", which was a movie casting actors such as Cate Blanchet and Alfred Molina. Genius / GZA also worked with DJ Muggs on an album named "Grandmasters" in 2005, that "confronted" GZA's sharp lyrical skills to Muggs' production mastery and his versatility. This project was critically acclaimed. Also in 2005, Genius / GZA signed with Babygrande Records and is currently working onto another project called "The GZA Presents".

     
Genres
  • Hip-Hop/Rap
  • Electronic
Popular Tracks   
Shadowboxin' on Liquid Swords by GZA
4th Chamber on Liquid Swords by GZA
Liquid Swords on Liquid Swords by GZA
I Told Them (feat. GZA) on I Told Them... by Burna Boy
Publicity on Beneath The Surface by GZA
Duel Of The Iron Mic on Liquid Swords by GZA
Living In The World Today on Liquid Swords by GZA
B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) on Liquid Swords by GZA
Cold World on Liquid Swords by GZA
Labels on Liquid Swords by GZA

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Liquid Swords: The Singles CollectionGZA2017Single
The SparkGZA / The Genius2016Single
3rd DayHermetic Order Feat. GZA & Killah Priest2016Single
Living In The World TodayGZA2016Single
The MexicanGZA / The Genius Ft. Tom Morello2015Single
New York GinsengFolk & Stress Featuring GZA2010Album
D.A.R.T.S.GZA, The Genius2008Compil.
Paper PlateGZA / The Genius2008Single
Pro ToolsGZA / The Genius2008Album
Collection Of ClassicsGZA \ The Genius2007Compil.
Lyrical Swords / Think DifferentlyGZA & Ras Kass / Casual, Roc Marciano, Tragedy Khadafi & Vordul Mega2006Album
Destruction Of A Guard (DJ Khalil Remix) / Unstoppable Threats (DJ Solo Remix)DJ Muggs vs. GZA, The Genius2006Album
Animal PlanetGZA / The Genius With The Fire Dept.2005Album
All In Together NowDJ Muggs vs. GZA2005Album
GrandmastersDJ Muggs vs. GZA / The Genius2005Album
Advance Pawns / Destruction Of A GuardDJ Muggs vs. GZA, The Genius2005Album
Action / War On DrugsGZA Ft. Big Sox / Uptown Cat Ft. Nas2003Album
The Best Of GZA/Genius (The History Lesson - Past & Present)DJ 45 AKA DJ K La Boss Presents: GZA / The Genius2002Album
Legend Of The Liquid Sword (Clean Mixshow Album Sampler)GZA / The Genius2002Album
Knock KnockGZA / The Genius2002Album
FameGZA / The Genius2002Single
Legend Of The Liquid SwordGZA / The Genius2002Album
When The Fat Lady SingsDJ Muggs Presents The Soul Assassins : GZA2000Album
••Ich Lebe Für Hip Hop••DJ Tomekk Feat. GZA • Curse • Prodigal Sunn • Stieber Twins2000Album
K.F.F. 2000Nigo Feat. GZA & Prodigal Sunn2000Single
Hip Hop FuryGZA / The Genius1999Album
Beneath The SurfaceGZA / The Genius1999Single
Breaker, Breaker / PublicityGZA / The Genius1999Album
PublicityThe Genius / GZA1999Album
Beneath The SurfaceGZA / The Genius1999Album
Third WorldDJ Muggs Presents The Soul Assassins Featuring RZA & GZA / The Genius1997Album
Shadowboxin' / 4th ChamberThe Genius / GZA1996Album
Liquid SwordsThe Genius / GZA1995Album
Cold WorldThe Genius / GZA Featuring D'Angelo And Inspectah Deck a.k.a. Rollie Fingers1995Single
Liquid SwordsThe Genius / GZA1995Album
Knock, KnockGZAAlbum
Discipline / You're All Alone / Hip Hop FuryGang Starr / GZA / Madd RapperAlbum
Quiet Storm / Criminal Mind / Beneath The SurfaceMobb Deep / Tyrese / GZAAlbum
Shook Ones / Labels / LuchiniMobb Deep / GZA / Camp LoAlbum
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