In many ways, liquid swords is as relevant as ever. Wutang clans gza runs down every track off liquid swords wax. Rza discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. 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. 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. Somehow, if you cant find yourself enjoying this piece of martial rap, then you. 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. Even the kungfu samples are the most seamlessly integrated, from the unnerving retelling. Het album is in zijn geheel geproduceerd door rza en bevat verscheidene. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by wutang clan member gza. Plus intros are from old movies and those samples, too. 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. Check out legend of the liquid sword by gza the genius on amazon music.
Following part 1, we now present part 2 of our favorite movie samples in hiphop. Shogun assassin the sample source list wiki fandom. 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. Oct 02, 2009 what movie is the intro to gza s liquid swords from about the samurai cutting the heads from lords. Id always hoped to cut someone like that someday to hear that sound. Regarding the overall sensation of writing liquid swords, gza stated its hard to say something is gonna be classic or not. This song uses the same movie sample that was on guillotine by raekwon. Speaking about 4th chamber to wax poetics, gza called it a crazy, crazy song.
Liquid swords explicit by geniusgza on amazon music. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by gza on iheartradio. 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. 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. 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. The album heavily samples the film shogun assassin and keeps a dark atmosphere throughout its course. Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer rzas basement studio in the new york city borough of staten island. Classic kung fu movie samples and quotes that inspired the rza and the clan. Check out liquid swords explicit by genius gza on amazon music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
When cut across the neck, a sound like wailing winter winds is heard. Gza released liquid swords, a rap album of uncommon grace and focus. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Liquid swords the opener of the album establishes the main theme.
Feb 07, 20 not related to my music in any way but its my favorite move intro of all time. This year he also made a cameo alongside rza and bill murray in jim jarmuschs movie coffee and cigarettes. Gza liquid swords wutang and each individual emcees foray into the solo world further solidified the. Beneath the surface is the third solo studio album by american hip hop musician and wutang clan member gza. 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. But to have it happen to my own neck is ridiculous i gotcha back liquid swords. Jun 23, 2016 all the samples from gza genius legendary album, liquid swords. Although its definitely an upgrade from the poppy father m. Enter the wutang wutang and old school kung fu flicks. Up from the 36th chamber, the wielder of the legendary liquid sword style, gza the genius, aka gary grice. 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. Vinrican showcases classic samples used on gzas liquid swords subscribe now power 106 website.
The gza was born on august 22, 1966 in staten island, new york, usa as gary grice. A list of movies that the wutang clan have sampled over the years. Rapsody recruits dangelo and gza and samples the wutang clan rappers classic 1995 solo single liquid swords on her new song ibtihaj. Liquid swords is the title track and first song on gzas classic album. Liquid swords is the second solo studio album by american rapper and wutang clan member. Listen to your favorite songs from liquid swords explicit by genius gza now. Liquid swords is the title track and first song on gza s classic album. Groovin and mercy, mercy, mercy by willie mitchell and dialogue excerpts from the film shogun. Rzas liquid swords sample of the legend of lone wolf. 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. He opened it with that sword orball monologue, and. 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. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film shogun assassin and maintains a dark atmosphere. 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 album was released on june 29, 1999, by mca records. Also, heres a great article where gza speaks about each track. 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. Twelves years ago this album was released, and yet it seems to be much shorter than it. This is no more a gza album than winter warz is a ghostface killah single. 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. The opening of the song is a sample from the film shogun. The rest sounds really good and all together is that typical wustyle. Discover samples used on gzas liquid swords youtube. Jan 07, 2003 gza s 1995 debut, liquid swords, is arguably wutangs finest hour. Method man discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled.
Liquid swords liquid swords, 1995 duel of the iron mic liquid swords, 1995 living in the world today liquid swords, 1995 gold. The second verse from gza was really dope, but i don. If you have ever listened to the gzagenius album liquid swords, it contains. Liquid swords became the fourth solo release from members of the clan following 36 chambers, and gzas second solo release overall. Recording sessions for the album began midway through 1995 at producer rzas basement studio in. Listen to both tracks on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. 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. To celebrate this 90s masterpiece, here are ten facts you might not know about. 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. History would say no, due to the fact that liquid swords is considered by many to be the best wutang solo album to date. 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. Nov 07, 1995 the geniusgza liquid swords november 7, 1995 in predictable fashion, i present to you the fourth wutang solo 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. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film shogun assassin and maintains a.
On november 7th, 1995, gza released his second studio album and one of hip hops most acclaimed projects, liquid swords. Legend of the liquid sword by gzathe genius on amazon music. The 50 best movie samples in hip hop part 2 highsnobiety. 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. Upon its initial release, liquid swords received critical acclaim for its complex lyricism and hypnotic musical style. Gzas illest by gayles free listening on soundcloud. All the samples from gza genius legendary album, liquid swords. 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. Not related to my music in any way but its my favorite move intro of all time. Discover all of this albums music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download.
Its a close call between liquid sword and only built 4. May 23, 2018 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. 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. 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. The album was instantly regarded as a classic, cementing gza. 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. In 2004 gza embarked on an extensive tour as a solo artist and as part of the wutang clan. 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. He has appeared on his fellow clan members solo projects, and has maintained a successful solo career starting with liquid swords 1995. This playlist showcases the original music which inspired samples for gzas. 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. 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. Liquid swords became the fourth solo release from members of the clan following 36 chambers, and gza s second solo release overall. 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. This playlist showcases the original music which inspired samples for gzas classic 1995 album. Gza and his fellow wutang members are samurailike warriors fighting against the system. The album was entirely produced by wutang clan member r. 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. Oct 30, 2010 enter the wutang wutang and old school kung fu flicks. This is the second in a series of articles ill be writing this week about one of my alltime favorite mcs, the genius a. 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.