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. This came as little surprise given that rza, the production mastermind behind both the collective wutang clan and several associated solo releases. Het album is in zijn geheel geproduceerd door rza en bevat verscheidene. 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. 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. 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. Rapsody recruits dangelo and gza and samples the wutang clan rappers classic 1995 solo single liquid swords on her new song ibtihaj. The opening of the song is a sample from the film shogun. Discover samples used on gzas liquid swords youtube.
Nov 07, 1995 the geniusgza liquid swords november 7, 1995 in predictable fashion, i present to you the fourth wutang solo album. Its a close call between liquid sword and only built 4. Check out liquid swords explicit by genius gza on amazon music. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album from wutang clan member gza. Rza is featured on the hook, while gza produces two outstanding verses that exemplify his ability to make every word.
One cant comment on liquid swords brilliance however without touching upon the production, courtesy of wutangs own mastermind rza. On november 7th, 1995, gza released his second studio album and one of hip hops most acclaimed projects, liquid swords. 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. Gza liquid swords wutang and each individual emcees foray into the solo world further solidified the. This playlist showcases the original music which inspired samples for gzas classic 1995 album. Upon its initial release, liquid swords received critical acclaim for its complex lyricism and hypnotic musical style. 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.
This playlist showcases the original music which inspired samples for gzas. Liquid swords liquid swords, 1995 duel of the iron mic liquid swords, 1995 living in the world today liquid swords, 1995 gold. Liquid swords became the fourth solo release from members of the clan following 36 chambers, and gzas second solo release overall. The album heavily samples the film shogun assassin and keeps a dark atmosphere throughout its course. This is the second in a series of articles ill be writing this week about one of my alltime favorite mcs, the genius a. Liquid swords became the fourth solo release from members of the clan following 36 chambers, and gza s second solo release overall.
The album was entirely produced by wutang clan member r. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. 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. Not related to my music in any way but its my favorite move intro of all time. This is no more a gza album than winter warz is a ghostface killah single. Method man discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Somehow, if you cant find yourself enjoying this piece of martial rap, then you. 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.
Although its definitely an upgrade from the poppy father m. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by wutang clan member gza. 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. Regarding the overall sensation of writing liquid swords, gza stated its hard to say something is gonna be classic or not. He has appeared on his fellow clan members solo projects, and has maintained a successful solo career starting with liquid swords 1995. Check out legend of the liquid sword by gza the genius on amazon music. Twelves years ago this album was released, and yet it seems to be much shorter than it. Listen to your favorite songs from liquid swords explicit by genius gza now. The album was instantly regarded as a classic, cementing gza. Enter the wutang wutang and old school kung fu flicks. Beneath the surface is the third solo studio album by american hip hop musician and wutang clan member gza. Jan 07, 2003 gza s 1995 debut, liquid swords, is arguably wutangs finest hour.
Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by gza on iheartradio. The album was released on june 29, 1999, by mca records. Liquid swords the opener of the album establishes the main theme. But to have it happen to my own neck is ridiculous i gotcha back liquid swords. 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. 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. Following part 1, we now present part 2 of our favorite movie samples in hiphop. This song uses the same movie sample that was on guillotine by raekwon. Jun 23, 2016 all the samples from gza genius legendary album, liquid swords. Id always hoped to cut someone like that someday to hear that sound. In many ways, liquid swords is as relevant as ever. 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.
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. The gza was born on august 22, 1966 in staten island, new york, usa as gary grice. So rza was a workaholic during this period and was producing multiple albums per year so he obviously had an ample amount of beats, but did this effect gza s debut liquid swords adversely in the beat department. Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer rzas basement studio in the new york city borough of staten island. In 2004 gza embarked on an extensive tour as a solo artist and as part of the wutang clan. Discover all of this albums music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Liquid swords explicit by geniusgza on amazon music. 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. All the samples from gza genius legendary album, liquid swords. 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.
Oct 02, 2009 what movie is the intro to gza s liquid swords from about the samurai cutting the heads from lords. When cut across the neck, a sound like wailing winter winds is heard. Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer rzas basement studio in. 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. Gza and his fellow wutang members are samurailike warriors fighting against the system.
The rest sounds really good and all together is that typical wustyle. 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. Listen to both tracks on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Rzas liquid swords sample of the legend of lone wolf. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film shogun assassin and maintains a. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film shogun assassin and maintains a dark atmosphere. Gzas illest by gayles free listening on soundcloud. Liquid swords is the title track and first song on gza s classic album. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by american rapper and wutang clan member gza, released on november 7, 1995, by geffen records. 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. Rza discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled.
Groovin and mercy, mercy, mercy by willie mitchell and dialogue excerpts from the film shogun. Each sample is set in chronological order of the movie. May 23, 2018 this is no more a gza album than winter warz is a ghostface killah single. Vinrican showcases classic samples used on gzas liquid swords subscribe now power 106 website. 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.
To celebrate this 90s masterpiece, here are ten facts you might not know about. 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. Plus intros are from old movies and those samples, too. Classic kung fu movie samples and quotes that inspired the rza and the clan. Critics and historians point to gza s raw, and starkly poetic lyrics which featured references to chess, crime and philosophy, as well as superb guest performances from his wutang clan contemporaries. Also, heres a great article where gza speaks about each track. History would say no, due to the fact that liquid swords is considered by many to be the best wutang solo album to date. Even the kungfu samples are the most seamlessly integrated, from the unnerving retelling. He opened it with that sword orball monologue, and. The second verse from gza was really dope, but i don. Up from the 36th chamber, the wielder of the legendary liquid sword style, gza the genius, aka gary grice. Gza released liquid swords, a rap album of uncommon grace and focus. 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. Shogun assassin the sample source list wiki fandom.
Speaking about 4th chamber to wax poetics, gza called it a crazy, crazy song. The 50 best movie samples in hip hop part 2 highsnobiety. 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 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.
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