Lama appear mostly on tracks from gza and raekwon which at first doesnt seem that important to wutang as a whole, but gza and raekwon are two of the most critically acclaimed members of wutang, releasing the hit albums liquid swords and only built 4 cuban linx respectively. Gza released liquid swords, a rap album of uncommon grace and focus. Mar 31, 2020 gza of wutang clan liquid swords full album hd gza of wutang clan liquid swords full album hd gza of wutang clan liquid swords full a. Groovin and mercy, mercy, mercy by willie mitchell and dialogue excerpts from the film shogun. Its sample of gary numans films will surely unlock more lost musical masterpieces for a younger generation, which is a huge reason why sampling is a lot more important than most sampled, nonhip hop artists want to believe. Even the kungfu samples are the most seamlessly integrated, from the unnerving retelling. Also, heres a great article where gza speaks about each track. Each sample is set in chronological order of the movie. Jan 07, 2003 gza s 1995 debut, liquid swords, is arguably wutangs finest hour. Its a close call between liquid sword and only built 4. He opened it with that sword orball monologue, and. All the samples from gza genius legendary album, liquid swords. If you have ever listened to the gzagenius album liquid swords, it contains.
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. A list of movies that the wutang clan have sampled over the years. Check out liquid swords explicit by genius gza on amazon music. To celebrate this 90s masterpiece, here are ten facts you might not know about. Gzas illest by gayles free listening on soundcloud. Wutang clans gza runs down every track off liquid swords wax. 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. The 50 best movie samples in hip hop part 2 highsnobiety. Plus intros are from old movies and those samples, too. On november 7th, 1995, gza released his second studio album and one of hip hops most acclaimed projects, liquid swords. Nov 06, 2015 on september 15, 2015, nearly 20 years after it was first released, gza finally received a platinum record in the mail from the riaa for his seminal 90s masterpiece liquid swords. The opening of the song is a sample from the film shogun. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes.
Gza liquid swords wutang and each individual emcees foray into the solo world further solidified the. Often considered the best solo release from the wutang clan, gza s lyrics on this album are some of the most complex and substantial to ever be put on wax. But gradually, i began to realize that i wasnt listening to liquid swords because i didnt get it rather, i was listening to liquid swords because i loved the bizarre, hilarious metaphors that gza dropped, the cheesy kungfu movie samples that were spread throughout the album, and the dark, ninjabattlefielddungeon beats that rza crafted. Over the years, its recognition has grown, with a number of famous publishers proclaiming it as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Classic kung fu movie samples and quotes that inspired the rza and the clan. Oct 02, 2009 what movie is the intro to gza s liquid swords from about the samurai cutting the heads from lords. Up from the 36th chamber, the wielder of the legendary liquid sword style, gza the genius, aka gary grice. Rapsody recruits dangelo and gza and samples the wutang clan rappers classic 1995 solo single liquid swords on her new song ibtihaj. May 23, 2018 this is no more a gza album than winter warz is a ghostface killah single. Liquid swords liquid swords, 1995 duel of the iron mic liquid swords, 1995 living in the world today liquid swords, 1995 gold.
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. This year he also made a cameo alongside rza and bill murray in jim jarmuschs movie coffee and cigarettes. Method man discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Jun 23, 2016 all the samples from gza genius legendary album, liquid swords. Speaking about 4th chamber to wax poetics, gza called it a crazy, crazy song. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by gza on iheartradio. The second verse from gza was really dope, but i don. The album heavily samples the film shogun assassin and keeps a dark atmosphere throughout its course. If i ever do a rock album, not saying i would, but if i did, it would have to be on that kind of vibe. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Gza interview with neil degrasse tyson sample third world dj muggs the soul assassins chapter 1 liquid swords gza liquid swords labels gza liquid swords clan in da front wutang clan enter the wutang. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album from wutang clan member gza. Regarding the overall sensation of writing liquid swords, gza stated its hard to say something is gonna be classic or not.
But to have it happen to my own neck is ridiculous i gotcha back liquid swords. Rza discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Liquid swords became the fourth solo release from members of the clan following 36 chambers, and gzas second solo release overall. These guest appearances were followed up in 1995 with gza s second studio album, liquid swords, produced and recorded entirely in the basement studio by rza, with the participation of all original clan members. The song, produced by 9th wonder, features a sample of the song groovin by willie mitchell, which was also sampled by gza on liquid swords. One cant comment on liquid swords brilliance however without touching upon the production, courtesy of wutangs own mastermind rza. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film shogun assassin and maintains a.
Somehow, if you cant find yourself enjoying this piece of martial rap, then you. The liquid swords gza speaks of are those made of the ink which he and the members of the clan use to write their rhymes. 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. The album was instantly regarded as a classic, cementing gza. Shogun assassin the sample source list wiki fandom. This playlist showcases the original music which inspired samples for gzas. Discover all of this albums music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Feb 07, 20 not related to my music in any way but its my favorite move intro of all time. The albums about that time are just a different class. This came as little surprise given that rza, the production mastermind behind both the collective wutang clan and several associated solo releases.
Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer rzas basement studio in the new york city borough of staten island. A founding member of the hip hop group the wutang clan, gza is the groups spiritual head, being both the oldest and the first in the group to receive a record deal. Twelves years ago this album was released, and yet it seems to be much shorter than it. This playlist showcases the original music which inspired samples for gzas classic 1995 album. Nov 07, 1995 the geniusgza liquid swords november 7, 1995 in predictable fashion, i present to you the fourth wutang solo album. The rest sounds really good and all together is that typical wustyle. One of the genres most celebrated and successful records, liquid swords, in name the second solo album from the gza but in fact as much a showcase for the talents of all nine members of the wutang clan, is peppered from end to end with samples from the film, like some exotic spice added to an already fairly piquant dish. Listen to your favorite songs from liquid swords explicit by genius gza now.
This song uses the same movie sample that was on guillotine by raekwon. History would say no, due to the fact that liquid swords is considered by many to be the best wutang solo album to date. Beneath the surface is the third solo studio album by american hip hop musician and wutang clan member gza. Not related to my music in any way but its my favorite move intro of all time. The album was entirely produced by wutang clan member r. Oct 30, 2010 enter the wutang wutang and old school kung fu flicks. Check out legend of the liquid sword by gza the genius on amazon music. When cut across the neck, a sound like wailing winter winds is heard. This is no more a gza album than winter warz is a ghostface killah single. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by wutang clan member gza.
Listen to both tracks on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Legend of the liquid sword by gzathe genius on amazon music. Following part 1, we now present part 2 of our favorite movie samples in hiphop. About liquid swords album art the albums cover was designed by milestone media foundercreative director and chief artist denys cowan, according to the albums liner not. 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. The genius liquid swords closely mirrored the sound of the wutang clan, built around a musical backing of stripped down beats, with samples culled from martial arts movies and movie dialogue.
Vinrican showcases classic samples used on gzas liquid swords subscribe now power 106 website. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by american rapper and wutang clan member. Liquid swords the opener of the album establishes the main theme. Gza and his fellow wutang members are samurailike warriors fighting against the system. Liquid swords is the title track and first song on gza s classic album. This is the second in a series of articles ill be writing this week about one of my alltime favorite mcs, the genius a. Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer rzas basement studio in. May 14, 20 life is a movie is one of the best hip hop songs ive heard since i fell in love with hip hop in 1982.
The rapper also unveiled the new video for ibtihaj, an ode to fencer ibtihaj muhammad, the first american to wear a hijab while competing for the united states at the olympics. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film shogun assassin and maintains a dark atmosphere. In many ways, liquid swords is as relevant as ever. Rather than playing the liquid swords album from the top, or even letting the movie samples from 1980s shogun assassin play out, they skipped straight to the beatdrop on track two of the album, duel of the iron mic, the booming bass causing a mosh pit to break out right away. In 2004 gza embarked on an extensive tour as a solo artist and as part of the wutang clan. He has appeared on his fellow clan members solo projects, and has maintained a successful solo career starting with liquid swords 1995. Liquid swords became the fourth solo release from members of the clan following 36 chambers, and gza s second solo release overall. The gza was born on august 22, 1966 in staten island, new york, usa as gary grice. Upon its initial release, liquid swords received critical acclaim for its complex lyricism and hypnotic musical style. The album was released on june 29, 1999, by mca records. Liquid swords is the title track and first song on gzas classic album. It may have movie samples and talk about the streets but the gza goes intellectual with his lyrics and has a way of getting you to hang on his every word. Although its definitely an upgrade from the poppy father m. Discover samples used on gzas liquid swords youtube.
Oh, mad one, we see your trap you can never escape your fate submit with honor to a duel with my son i agree i see youre using an old style. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by american rapper and wutang clan member gza, released on november 7, 1995, by geffen records. Liquid swords explicit by geniusgza on amazon music. Id always hoped to cut someone like that someday to hear that sound. Enter the wutang wutang and old school kung fu flicks. Het album is in zijn geheel geproduceerd door rza en bevat verscheidene. Rza is featured on the hook, while gza produces two outstanding verses that exemplify his ability to make every word.
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