GZA & The Soul Rebels: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Рік тому +69

    How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.

  • @pfatalbert
    @pfatalbert 6 років тому +2611

    When I was little, my father was famous, he was the greatest samurai in the empire...and he was the shogun's decapitator

    • @jeremiahbell703
      @jeremiahbell703 5 років тому +162

      Tom S he wasn’t afraid of the shogun but the shogun was afraid of him, maybe that was the problem

    • @alexvanpelt1867
      @alexvanpelt1867 5 років тому +32

      A legendary album

    • @harrysingh778
      @harrysingh778 5 років тому +27

      liquid sword.....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @worngimimajosplaynholmes6907
      @worngimimajosplaynholmes6907 4 роки тому +31

      Did you actually watch shogun assassin? Its way ahead of its time as far as directing and editing. Really an amazing movie.

    • @darkostrain185
      @darkostrain185 4 роки тому +34

      He wasn’t scared of the shogun, but the shogun was scared of him. Maybe that WAS THE PROBLEM

  • @yourbeardispatchyaf
    @yourbeardispatchyaf 6 років тому +2020

    The older i get, the more i realize that every single member of Wu could be in the list of illest spitters of all time. The talent these dudes had is massively understated.

    • @AJandWrmyinitials
      @AJandWrmyinitials 4 роки тому +21

      I think about this a lot. Not for all of them, but for a handful of them for sure.

    • @BigHotSauceBoss69
      @BigHotSauceBoss69 4 роки тому +42

      method man, gza, and deck

    • @brianchavis5463
      @brianchavis5463 4 роки тому +69

      Nah real hip hop heads been knew they were all top tier. Enter the 36 Chambers redefined rap/hip hop when it dropped and then the first round of solo albums from every member was an instant classic. Even tho technically liquid swords was Gza's 2nd solo album as he is the only member of the clan to have been signed and released an album prior to Wu Tang Clans inception

    • @yourbeardispatchyaf
      @yourbeardispatchyaf 4 роки тому +17

      @@brianchavis5463 Real hip hop heads like you? I been on this since Whodini and Melle Mel. You right tho. I was just takin the time to let people reflect on just how talented every member was.

    • @hookswu6251
      @hookswu6251 4 роки тому +6

      Facts actual facts

  • @misternewbould
    @misternewbould 3 роки тому +437

    it's almost impossible to describe how good this is.

    • @dennislueck1555
      @dennislueck1555 2 роки тому +8

      Agreed. Another notha level

    • @bw__music
      @bw__music 2 роки тому +7

      I’m seeing him in two weeks, words don’t describe how excited I am

    • @randiseriss
      @randiseriss 2 роки тому +5

      for me it swings so hard! its perfect music. to compliment the rymes. gave me a whole new appreciation for him

    • @johnkeanan8781
      @johnkeanan8781 Рік тому +1

      How was he?

    • @randiseriss
      @randiseriss Рік тому

      That’s where I’m at. I send this joint to people

  • @BluntforceJ
    @BluntforceJ 6 років тому +1585

    Liquid Swords is the best album in human history

    • @Reggie757
      @Reggie757 6 років тому +23

      BluntforceJ damn right it is

    • @hilltvU
      @hilltvU 6 років тому +1

      BluntforceJ ua-cam.com/video/xGiWTnyZdbI/v-deo.html

    • @Slowdwood
      @Slowdwood 6 років тому +12

      And the title track beat gets me a buzz

    • @tonybennett3
      @tonybennett3 6 років тому +82

      I was at the Liquid Swords 20th Anniversary live performance! 4 young Wu-hedz were in the front by the stage, MC'ing. GZA stopped the show and asked them their age. They were 17 and flew in from Germany for the show. GZA asked the audience, what MC has fans that would do that for an album that dropped before they was born? GZA = G.O.A.T.

    • @AmericanHuskyCash
      @AmericanHuskyCash 6 років тому +1

      Truth

  • @yani2499
    @yani2499 4 роки тому +188

    "The GZA...he...he just a Genius"
    - Raekwon

  • @papapoet1433
    @papapoet1433 4 роки тому +376

    He looks so vulnerable, but his Rap sounds immortal.

    • @GSDhandler1
      @GSDhandler1 2 роки тому +56

      He did a 50 cent Diss and 50 never made a sound. He isn't called genius for nothing.

    • @BlutUndEhre88
      @BlutUndEhre88 2 роки тому +12

      Yeah, watching his Rap city freestyle too - GZA seemed shy at first. Haha.

    • @joseignacioaguirrefuentes8730
      @joseignacioaguirrefuentes8730 2 роки тому +12

      Looks like a rap god

    • @dfailsthemost
      @dfailsthemost 7 місяців тому +5

      Thank you. I said "nervous", but vulnerable was definitely the right word. Like he's proud of this, but he's unsure how it will be received.

    • @sebastiannavarra8727
      @sebastiannavarra8727 7 місяців тому +2

      The vessel to The Message always comes from those who aren’t afraid to put themselves out there.

  • @RapBox
    @RapBox 6 років тому +528

    Liquid Swords!

  • @MrMatthewJam
    @MrMatthewJam 6 років тому +1021

    Never knew he was so awkward, now I love him more.

    • @nicholasdamionalexander8199
      @nicholasdamionalexander8199 5 років тому +152

      Some ppl unleash in their craft but in themselves they are internalists

    • @donjames1903
      @donjames1903 5 років тому +100

      You must be young or wasn’t into early 1990s hip hop
      Gza was always this

    • @brucejamesparker
      @brucejamesparker 5 років тому +196

      Dude is very introverted, and a nerd. Talks very lttile, unless when behind a mic with a RZA beat.

    • @tripleaaa4409
      @tripleaaa4409 5 років тому +141

      He a chess geek as well but it’s super cool. He’s very intelligent.

    • @esthera3923
      @esthera3923 5 років тому +33

      @Ali Chaudhry Damn, thanks for the knowledge

  • @nkm11tbm
    @nkm11tbm 4 роки тому +265

    RZAs production sounds so dope with live instruments

    • @fantasychickenn
      @fantasychickenn 3 роки тому +3

      Samples 🤷‍♂️

    • @nkm11tbm
      @nkm11tbm 3 роки тому +30

      @@fantasychickenn he still curated them and repurposed the sounds for a new meaning

    • @Bipolar.Baddie
      @Bipolar.Baddie 2 роки тому +5

      Bro that's GZA

    • @nkm11tbm
      @nkm11tbm 2 роки тому +21

      @@Bipolar.Baddie you right, but RZA produced those tracks

    • @bhennstewart19
      @bhennstewart19 2 роки тому +5

      @@Bipolar.Baddie they know you fool there speaking about the music

  • @jeroenverschooren7766
    @jeroenverschooren7766 6 років тому +587

    Gza is really one of the best to ever do it

    • @sparkfirehot
      @sparkfirehot 6 років тому +5

      Jeroen Verschooren FACTS!!!

    • @smokezilla13.
      @smokezilla13. 6 років тому +3

      Jeroen Verschooren agree completely

    • @mc365mc
      @mc365mc 6 років тому +10

      Everytime I tell people he is the best in the Wu they be like Raekwon or Ghost, im like Ghost is the Workhorse, Rae got the charisma, but GZA is the best "emcee".

    • @the_fifth_wheel
      @the_fifth_wheel 5 років тому

      On this Evidence I can’t disagree

    • @wutm8565
      @wutm8565 5 років тому

      He's miles ahead of his competition

  • @jeffporter_108
    @jeffporter_108 6 років тому +301

    Always wished GZA and Deck got more love. This is phenomenal!

    • @ofwgkta42
      @ofwgkta42 6 років тому +24

      Jeffrey Porter Czarface whole discography is crazy. Deck is great

    • @jeffporter_108
      @jeffporter_108 6 років тому +2

      Jenny Butterfly facts!

    • @benjammin6692
      @benjammin6692 6 років тому +1

      Pure Poetry & Jammin' ! 😎👌

    • @OscarOffTheCuff
      @OscarOffTheCuff 6 років тому +10

      Gza is the best in Wu Tang no doubt

    • @Bishcona
      @Bishcona 6 років тому +16

      StayEarthly I don't think that there necessarily is a "best in wu-tang".
      What made them special is how each member is unique and has some special talent and attribute to them that separates them from their peers.

  • @cftvdata
    @cftvdata Рік тому +87

    Liquid Swords... pound for pound, start to finish, the greatest hip-hop LP ever released. I've listened to hundreds of hip-hop albums over the last 20 years and none of them come close to matching its brilliant musical flow, absurdly deep rhymes and intensity of ambience and storytelling.

    • @lxced_
      @lxced_ Рік тому

      its actually too good, they are pure and clean, just really real rappers.

    • @florg5418
      @florg5418 11 місяців тому +2

      facts, GZA is the most underrated emcee of all time imo

    • @matthoward598
      @matthoward598 10 місяців тому +1

      💯 My favorite album of all time. Any genre.

    • @natsusatsujinki8342
      @natsusatsujinki8342 10 місяців тому +1

      Cuban Links is definitely just as vivid.

    • @FinalFlash2110
      @FinalFlash2110 9 місяців тому +1

      It's so good. You know one that is alway slept on.. Well the artist and the album. Masta Ace - Disposable Arts.

  • @KingGrizzBadara
    @KingGrizzBadara 6 років тому +472

    GZA's lyricism requires intelligence to understand. One of my faves from the Wu.

    • @dennfoo
      @dennfoo 6 років тому +7

      Funny......if you think youre smart for getting his lyrics, ive got to pop that bubble for you;
      youre not even close to average

    • @ReallyThatGuy8
      @ReallyThatGuy8 5 років тому +2

      aka "hey im smart everyone"

    • @kochisedalonewolf1254
      @kochisedalonewolf1254 5 років тому +1

      True in-fucking-deed.

    • @brentdonhauser
      @brentdonhauser 5 років тому

      For me it goes Gza Killah Priest Rza Ghost

    • @ronaldsalzar4002
      @ronaldsalzar4002 5 років тому

      All you know is that you don't know....

  • @rafaelcharisoulis9040
    @rafaelcharisoulis9040 5 років тому +1272

    Quick reminder:He rapped every single word and he is 53 years old. 🐐🐐

    • @Sensei_IronLungz
      @Sensei_IronLungz 4 роки тому +111

      @Jack McCrea and then remembered it...fully.

    • @Vaisin
      @Vaisin 4 роки тому +12

      51 at the time, but yeah, one of my favourite rappers of all time for many reasons, and facts like these make my state firm.

    • @joguess87
      @joguess87 4 роки тому +65

      Its not so difficult to remember words when you are 51. He is not 91 ... but yes its good!

    • @damcava
      @damcava 4 роки тому +9

      Well...Masta ace is 53 too if i m not mistaken. You would not believe when watching him on a show

    • @MrSuperken1
      @MrSuperken1 4 роки тому

      👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @adammendola195
    @adammendola195 4 роки тому +318

    0:00 Living in the World Today
    3:37 Dual of the Iron Mic
    6:33 Liquid Swords

    • @r.nicole378
      @r.nicole378 3 роки тому +9

      6:33 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Blackfeet
      @Blackfeet 3 роки тому +1

      @@r.nicole378 ✊🏾✊🏾

    • @BlutUndEhre88
      @BlutUndEhre88 2 роки тому +4

      I just noticed they've put it as "Dual" in the video too. Lol.

    • @xolanijozi8375
      @xolanijozi8375 Рік тому +2

      Liquid Sword is a classic album

  • @ukstevey
    @ukstevey 5 років тому +146

    GZAs got such a unique voice. Love it.

  • @LeftyLucianoMusic
    @LeftyLucianoMusic 3 роки тому +327

    He did this with no hype man! Most emcees can’t perform live without a hype man to finish their lyrics on every other bar. This dudes breath control is crazy

  • @pyne13
    @pyne13 4 роки тому +41

    His voice has best tone , an instrument in itself

  • @johannsimonot
    @johannsimonot 6 років тому +696

    I like this part of the description:
    "Most rap fans would name RZA as the head of the Wu-Tang Clan. But Wu purists know that GZA, or The Genius, is the crew's unspoken elder statesman"
    FACT!
    Wu tang 4 ever

  • @Vancouversour
    @Vancouversour 6 років тому +218

    One of the greatest lyricists of all time!!

  • @visionnumber7988
    @visionnumber7988 3 роки тому +80

    I love how GZA after so many years of fame and popularity at least in the true hip hop world. He still remains humble. While these one hit wonders make one simple hit and they think that God owes them a favor.

    • @DeauxTheGreat1990
      @DeauxTheGreat1990 10 місяців тому

      And they couldn't hold half a candle to him. On his worst day with Strep Throat.

  • @brettpurchase1095
    @brettpurchase1095 6 років тому +208

    LIQUID SWORDS ! One of the best rap albums ever

    • @RecTec77
      @RecTec77 5 років тому +5

      Loved it back then, still lovin it. Work of a true genius.

    • @diogocruz9109
      @diogocruz9109 4 роки тому +4

      Listen to it all the time, in fact I've got some searching to do, I feel obligated to buy it, even if it is 25 yrs too late.
      36 chambers as well.

    • @J2dADispora
      @J2dADispora 3 роки тому +1

      You'll get no argument from me..

    • @michaelmalapi4552
      @michaelmalapi4552 2 роки тому +1

      Top5...

  • @BeesKneezs
    @BeesKneezs 6 років тому +223

    Only GZA can forget his verse that smoothly...

    • @DrBadFish1
      @DrBadFish1 6 років тому +28

      DJ REMZ unstable eye movement? He's making eye contact with a lot of the folks in the room you fool, and dude cant be expected to remember EVERY fucking bar he's ever written. Show some respect to one of the MVP's. What you done recently compared to GZA's career?

    • @Catbus-Driver
      @Catbus-Driver 6 років тому +24

      @@bombedranolimoilou That is the least intelligent thing I have ever heard anyone say on UA-cam. You're a disgrace to the gene pool and should be ashamed of yourself for being such an Ill informed moron.

    • @ishmellu7438
      @ishmellu7438 6 років тому +4

      DJ REMZ yeah as a human being you find him under you don't you? His introvert behavior and tendencies are things to make fun of right?

    • @daltoninthelionsden
      @daltoninthelionsden 6 років тому +1

      DJ REMZ of course. Terrible lyricist, did he even write bruh? Probably crap at music in general

    • @broissey
      @broissey 6 років тому +6

      @@bombedranolimoilou Kick rocks, dummy. You don't know what the fuck you're talking about.

  • @sirrsy3491
    @sirrsy3491 3 роки тому +89

    Money don't grow on trees but there's theiving MC's who cut throat to rake leaves.
    One of my favourite lines gza ever spoke 👌

    • @unbridledenthusiasm
      @unbridledenthusiasm Рік тому +3

      Jesus I have been listening to this for years and only reading your comment right do I realize how incredible that line is. Amazing

  • @groove4179
    @groove4179 5 років тому +322

    Love how he let the band rock when the verse slipped his mind. Word to the GZA

    • @vjones67
      @vjones67 5 років тому +17

      Musicianship

    • @brianholmes8607
      @brianholmes8607 3 роки тому +6

      Yep, and instantly GZA came alive and crushed the track. Wow!

    • @coolb8545
      @coolb8545 2 роки тому +2

      The slip wasn't that bad..he's frikkin naturally resilient

  • @mikequinlivan8842
    @mikequinlivan8842 5 років тому +140

    Even with how absolutely mind-numbingly nervous he looks, you'd never know from his delivery. One of the greats!

  • @moonx4454
    @moonx4454 3 роки тому +67

    GZA’s vocals are mesmerizing in a way words fail to describe.

  • @spurts
    @spurts 6 років тому +91

    Voice, delivery, content. GZA for me is a perfect MC.

    • @NoMasterz518
      @NoMasterz518 Рік тому +1

      Indubitably!!! 💪🏾👐🏾💯

  • @AlexTuble
    @AlexTuble 6 років тому +95

    I'm really liking this pattern of inviting old school hip hop guests!

  • @Luupopi
    @Luupopi 2 роки тому +26

    I could never memorize these lyrics no matter how often I listen to his songs. The fact that he goes up there solo without any type of hype man to give him breaks spitting verses from over 20 years ago is incredible!!

  • @JazznRealHipHop
    @JazznRealHipHop 6 років тому +194

    One of the most lyrical of the Wu-Tang Clan, still doing his thing. Much love fam ❤️

    • @UKLeonie
      @UKLeonie 6 років тому +2

      JazznRealHipHop true facts

    • @Rubberglass
      @Rubberglass 6 років тому +9

      He's easily the best lyricisit from Wu.

    • @jamstagerable
      @jamstagerable 6 років тому +5

      The most lyrical...

    • @alexbaum2204
      @alexbaum2204 6 років тому +2

      Liquid Swords yeah, I’m scratching my head here like, “wait, who is more lyrical than GZA in the Wu?!”
      I guess Meth, Raekwon, and Ghostface come close in their own ways. But still...

    • @alexbaum2204
      @alexbaum2204 6 років тому

      Forgot Deck too. Man, now that I think of it, they were so fuckin ill! Miss those days.

  • @simon-b
    @simon-b 6 років тому +299

    Wow! Big Daddy Kane and now GZA! what's next? Rakim? Slick rick?

    • @theconductor420
      @theconductor420 6 років тому +13

      watch the master ace tiny desk bro

    • @infamousb189
      @infamousb189 6 років тому +2

      Yeah Masta Ace is great and the tiny desk session was honey for my ears
      !!AND RAKIM WOULD BE INSANE!!

    • @TheBlackUnfold
      @TheBlackUnfold 6 років тому +4

      Simon B watch Oddisee

    • @HacksawJimThuggin
      @HacksawJimThuggin 6 років тому +4

      Rakim or Slick would be epic

    • @simon-b
      @simon-b 6 років тому +1

      Seen it already mate, always keeping an eye out for new Tiny Desk videos! And yeah master ace killed it! ;)

  • @cowboymike5100
    @cowboymike5100 4 роки тому +48

    People are sleeping on the soul rebels that he’s performing with. Ppl have no idea how dope of a band they are

    • @tompegram2545
      @tompegram2545 10 місяців тому

      FR! He played with the Phunky Nomads the other night... They were nothing compared to to the Soul Rebels.

  • @ant4613
    @ant4613 6 років тому +96

    Incredible lyricist.

  • @bklyncrook
    @bklyncrook 6 років тому +256

    Been waiting for this since the snippets they had online. NPR went from Kane, The Roots, Masta Ace, OC w/ Finesse, now GZA. Man, can't wait to the next installment.

    • @georgefairweathermoonlight4
      @georgefairweathermoonlight4 6 років тому +1

      yeh dude

    • @craiganderson3205
      @craiganderson3205 6 років тому +1

      Dope

    • @Parialated
      @Parialated 6 років тому +11

      Hope the youth is watching and feel inspired once again...they can have their own sound but build on the work and legacy of legends as gza and ace and all the other mentioned...but i fear it mostly 30+ people who almost tear up breaking they neck and bouncing...
      But we can hope hiphop needs that new creative injection and direction boombap and conscious lyricism

    • @82Brooklyn7
      @82Brooklyn7 6 років тому +1

      Word!!!!

    • @antonioburrell2638
      @antonioburrell2638 6 років тому +1

      The Roots were there . OC would be very good or Skyzoo

  • @ericv.187
    @ericv.187 2 роки тому +43

    I really loved how the band backed off during Inspectah’s verse in Duel of the Iron Mic to create more impact and emphasis on the vocals. GZA with a live band is really cool, both providing a phenomenal performance together

    • @PA-zt6xu
      @PA-zt6xu Рік тому +1

      That is actually how the song goes on the album. When deck raps the baseline stops and then deck raps then the baseline comes back in later in decks verse.

  • @AngryFollower
    @AngryFollower 6 років тому +399

    Tiny Desk is for the children 👐🏻

    • @kt42071
      @kt42071 6 років тому +3

      AngryFollower Yes Lawd

    • @JeroAlmufakir
      @JeroAlmufakir 6 років тому +3

      For real bro

    • @MrDRock-rc2tz
      @MrDRock-rc2tz 6 років тому +34

      Tiny Desk ain't nothin to fuck with!

    • @moehammondmedia
      @moehammondmedia 6 років тому +3

      Lol. Yeah they are.

    • @blossm4002
      @blossm4002 4 роки тому

      👐👐🏻👐🏼👐🏽👐🏾👐🏿

  • @lwild04
    @lwild04 5 років тому +112

    NPR your employees need a god damn raise for having all these Gods on

  • @Lexington125
    @Lexington125 4 роки тому +31

    He is my age, 53, i grew up in England listening to Bob Dylan, i love lyrics, this man is as good a lyricist as i heard.

  • @bileductable
    @bileductable 6 років тому +742

    This is gold. 👐

  • @georgedudleysashtray3860
    @georgedudleysashtray3860 6 років тому +1667

    GZA isn’t rapping. he’s speaking to you.

    • @frankdrebin730
      @frankdrebin730 6 років тому +8

      Hahaaa, I´m dying :D

    • @kidv2
      @kidv2 6 років тому +21

      but he's rapping tho

    • @jimhendrix7776
      @jimhendrix7776 6 років тому +33

      It's called shadow boxing! The dudes got a whole brass section, fuck off lol bahaha!

    • @YakThaWiseman72
      @YakThaWiseman72 6 років тому +24

      Lol He's teaching you

    • @svetlio3d
      @svetlio3d 6 років тому +31

      schoolin fools for decades !

  • @Rudesayer
    @Rudesayer 2 роки тому +27

    The coolest thing about the Wu is that they can reference each other's lyrics like they're nursery rhymes and then break it down in their own way...

  • @brentblayoneblayone3948
    @brentblayoneblayone3948 6 років тому +41

    GZA is such a real dude. No ego or vanity, just excellence in his craft; the pure essence of hip hop. Liquid Swords is my favourite album all time. I also love Grandmasters with DJ Muggs and Pro Tools. Also Paper Plates is probably the most underrated diss track of all time. Doesn't have the most expansive discography but he's still my favourite Wu-Tang MC.

    • @therevivalist1661
      @therevivalist1661 6 років тому +1

      Brent Blayone Blayone
      Check out his album called beneath the surface. Really dope too!

  • @derekmeredith9598
    @derekmeredith9598 5 років тому +416

    GZA asked for the towel, and said thank you....take
    notes

    • @Caleb983
      @Caleb983 5 років тому +15

      As a Canadian, when I visited America I thought a majority of Americans were rude for not saying thank you and apologizing constantly, then I remembered where I was...

    • @shaniquechamberlaine7335
      @shaniquechamberlaine7335 4 роки тому +7

      @@Caleb983 as an American i couldn't agree more

    • @Ultramagnetic808
      @Ultramagnetic808 4 роки тому +5

      @@Caleb983 We're workin on it, lol.

    • @PlaAwa
      @PlaAwa 3 роки тому

      he also said please iirc

    • @born90cyph
      @born90cyph 3 роки тому +1

      @@Ultramagnetic808 :) (:

  • @AngelusNovusU
    @AngelusNovusU 5 місяців тому +5

    One of the best tiny desk sessions ever. I can't get tired of watching this

  • @bwassz
    @bwassz 6 років тому +80

    Never in my life have i seen someone forgetting his verse soooooo god damn graceful. GZA The Genius FOR LIFE!!!

  • @verygarrett
    @verygarrett 6 років тому +69

    GZA forgot the verse 7:29... Comes back soooo smooth mid beat... LEGEND!

  • @tymeburglar86
    @tymeburglar86 3 роки тому +16

    One of the best Tiny Desk concerts! The live band adds a whole nother dimension to some hip hop classics and GZA is so humble with his skills.

  • @enlightenmentchannel915
    @enlightenmentchannel915 6 років тому +125

    What was so dope that he even spit Deck’s verse on dual of the iron mic!🔥 Fire

    • @MetalGearEeezus
      @MetalGearEeezus 6 років тому +12

      Enlightenment Channel He spit MK’s verse also

    • @tyronedaniels661
      @tyronedaniels661 4 роки тому +9

      I saw him live in manchester last year and he was incredible. Spat the verses of all the Wu members who was on the songs he did from the Liquid swords album, was absolutely insane 🔥

  • @_jamieknowles_
    @_jamieknowles_ 6 років тому +311

    GZA looks quite uncomfortable, didn't realise he was so introverted until I saw this. Love him for doing this, he's absolutely brilliant

    • @Lultschful
      @Lultschful 6 років тому +69

      The most interesting people are often those who talk less.

    • @leaoaugusto
      @leaoaugusto 6 років тому +19

      He was probably sober

    • @stonedsage5316
      @stonedsage5316 6 років тому +25

      He looks like he's used to yelling on a stage with his crew, not solo in a library. He is punching the lines out instead of flowing like in a studio

    • @goldtoothjacko
      @goldtoothjacko 6 років тому +31

      Met him at his gig in Brighton couple of months ago..... Definitely introverted but 100% genius and the oldest most wise member of the Wu

    • @blessed2206
      @blessed2206 6 років тому +16

      Some of the biggest talents of all time are quite uncomfortable. Like Chris Farley, Jim Carrey, Mitch Hedberg and Eminem.
      EDIT: and Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley and Dennis Rodman

  • @tomburton8645
    @tomburton8645 3 роки тому +89

    Anyone else love the Wu's pronunciation of "sword" and "guillotine"?

    • @MrCash-lm1xz
      @MrCash-lm1xz 2 роки тому +6

      It's interesting because some of them pronounce "guillotine" the British way and others pronounce it the American way. The swords thing is just that Shaolin accent.

    • @Birdbussa
      @Birdbussa 2 роки тому

      Let it go unsaid maybe

    • @jacobsvensson8193
      @jacobsvensson8193 2 роки тому +1

      Haha, in 4th-5th grade me and a lot of my classmates was playing an mmorpg game, remember us getting into a heated discussion with our english teacher when she tried to tell us the "w" is silent in "sword", we weren't having it and kept arguing that she was the one saying it wrong. Always think back on that and smile a little when I hear wu pronouce it that way too

    • @tomburton8645
      @tomburton8645 2 роки тому

      @@jacobsvensson8193 I love this 😀

    • @tomburton8645
      @tomburton8645 2 роки тому

      @@MrCash-lm1xz Shaolin slang. Yes!!!

  • @AQGOAT24
    @AQGOAT24 6 років тому +298

    Legend

    • @ciscogomez2610
      @ciscogomez2610 6 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/cZcF-1czmLc/v-deo.html

    • @hermanmoye8932
      @hermanmoye8932 6 років тому

      legend?Infinite God!👐u Tang 👐u Tang 👐u Tang 👐u Tang 👐u Tang is on my brain.P2TG

  • @nocuh
    @nocuh 6 років тому +46

    In the car I get winded trying to rhyme along with 2nd verse of _Livin in da world Today_ and GZA just delivered it, live without a hype man, at 50+ years old

  • @juliamiller2805
    @juliamiller2805 4 роки тому +14

    Can you rap? Rap is poetry. Rap is rhythm, speed, eloquence, patience, thoughtfulness. Rap is many talents. Respect it . It is something not everyone possesses. He is older. But he will never forget

  • @OscarOffTheCuff
    @OscarOffTheCuff 6 років тому +176

    GZA is a top 5 rapper of all time in my opinion

    • @tomfoolery5680
      @tomfoolery5680 6 років тому +7

      In no order; GZA, Black Thought, Mos Def, Aesop Rock, and Sage Francis are my personal Tier 1A Hip Hop artists.

    • @cormac9954
      @cormac9954 6 років тому +3

      @@tomfoolery5680 I love your list you have great taste my personal top ten is rakim,big l ,nas, black thought,gza,guru,immortal technique,big daddy kane,jeru the damaja and krs one

    • @lolothedesigner
      @lolothedesigner 6 років тому +2

      He is the genius

    • @Imrightyourewrong1
      @Imrightyourewrong1 6 років тому +3

      Think Method Man should be on the top 5

    • @gabrielrogers-mullen734
      @gabrielrogers-mullen734 6 років тому

      typo, you meant top 1

  • @WIZDOM1R
    @WIZDOM1R 6 років тому +37

    Appreciated how Genius edited his own lyrics. Shows class an growth! ✊🏼

  • @willr8764
    @willr8764 4 роки тому +48

    GZA is one of the all time greats. Liquid Swords holds up against any gangsta rap album you care to mention.

  • @dexxxhunt
    @dexxxhunt 6 років тому +237

    Tiny Desk has always been ill regarding all genres,but they been co stuntin like Evel Knievel lately man.Hefty props NPR for always coming with the organic eclectic steez.1 Love/Peace

    • @dexxxhunt
      @dexxxhunt 6 років тому +3

      Felix Fox No question fam!

    • @MOONBONEZPTC
      @MOONBONEZPTC 6 років тому

      Word ! I won't even mention The Breeders !!

  • @ISellSigals
    @ISellSigals 5 років тому +95

    Wow that was incredible, his first album is one of the best hip-hop albums ever produced.

  • @Brotha_Yon
    @Brotha_Yon Рік тому +17

    I dun listened to this about 30 times. Just classic!!

  • @dangerboy808
    @dangerboy808 6 років тому +66

    Damn this was dope, gza should make an acoustic album it would be crazy

  • @bpassfelder5284
    @bpassfelder5284 6 років тому +351

    Too much for words right here... True heads understand. This is the kind of stuff that make you want read comments.

    • @sarahhooten7840
      @sarahhooten7840 6 років тому +13

      and makes me wish I had someone to excitedly ramble to about this without them looking at me like "huh?" :) thank you comments section lol

    • @Solodolo84
      @Solodolo84 6 років тому +5

      bpass felder it's not many of us left. We here tho

    • @strongsecurity7747
      @strongsecurity7747 6 років тому +4

      bpass felder THIS WAS AWESOME MAN ....!

    • @cavemanvi
      @cavemanvi 6 років тому +3

      bpass felder I was WAITING for someone to talk slick about gzzzzaaaaaa

    • @MaxMotivation247
      @MaxMotivation247 6 років тому +4

      Yes sir.

  • @JoeCoffin
    @JoeCoffin 2 роки тому +53

    This is absolutely incredible. Wu Tang is forever. Gary Grice (GZA) is one of the best lyricists and most recognizable voices in rap.

    • @JoeCoffin
      @JoeCoffin 2 роки тому +6

      GZA and this small brass band is still more fire than anything in modern rap.

    • @crowshrock
      @crowshrock Рік тому +2

      Absolute truth!!

  • @christopherday3923
    @christopherday3923 5 років тому +19

    GZA sounds flawless and smooth like he 20 again amazing EMCEE legend~!!!!!!!!

  • @NvrSettle
    @NvrSettle 6 років тому +30

    This performance just made my year honestly. F*** whatever else has happened. Wu-Tang 4ever.

  • @BBurton1231
    @BBurton1231 3 роки тому +9

    How did I miss this for 3 years?! One of my favorites.

  • @sh1tdrjaysays841
    @sh1tdrjaysays841 5 років тому +24

    The GZA and Masta Killa my favorite two Wu members. Both are underrated.

  • @AskMeWhen
    @AskMeWhen 5 років тому +36

    Wu-Tang has always had such a good balance of styles. Their individual albums are just as great as their collective ones.

  • @remainalert2109
    @remainalert2109 Рік тому +8

    Nice, raw, stone cold rhyming from the GZA. A true artist, making his craft seem effortless. Massive respect.

  • @marsbars1657
    @marsbars1657 6 років тому +76

    Uncomfortable not at all, he’s the Genius so damn intelligent he made you think he was uncomfortable.

  • @felicianolopez4616
    @felicianolopez4616 6 років тому +38

    Most intelligent lyricist there ever was, is, and will be.
    Still trying to unpack liquid swords, 20+ years later.

    • @gpww1
      @gpww1 6 років тому +2

      Feliciano Lopez MF DOOM. thank me later.

  • @crowshrock
    @crowshrock Рік тому +27

    I love how GZA and Soul Rebels just casually throw down one of the best rap sets ever.......

  • @dschlitz588
    @dschlitz588 6 років тому +14

    Damn, that horn arrangement is perfect! GZA nails it

  • @delvesdg
    @delvesdg 6 років тому +77

    This really made me miss Old Dirty.... #WuTangForever

  • @triplegee692
    @triplegee692 4 роки тому +6

    “Basic instructions before leaving earth” - The GZa.. This man lived it! Best listen to him!

  • @GhostfaceGZA
    @GhostfaceGZA 6 років тому +79

    Who's the new hip-hop head that NPR hired? They've been on fire with the Tiny Desk concerts lately. Just had Big Daddy Kane not too long ago and now GZA

    • @GhostfaceGZA
      @GhostfaceGZA 6 років тому +1

      Also just realized this is the only time I remember seeing GZA since he has gotten older

    • @dominikelser7847
      @dominikelser7847 6 років тому +7

      Abby O'Neill is listed as producer in all these great concerts. GZA shouts her out at 12:20
      www.linkedin.com/in/abbyoneill1/

    • @vividkiks
      @vividkiks 6 років тому

      Agreed

    • @davidcooper2199
      @davidcooper2199 6 років тому

      Alfonso G thats dope.

  • @brendanerickson2363
    @brendanerickson2363 5 років тому +49

    i can die now. this was beautiful. Gza changed my life.

  • @ImEMOnotScene
    @ImEMOnotScene 3 роки тому +9

    One of the reasons why I love old raw rap and mc's is because you hear them exactly the same live as you hear them on the tape. DMX, GZA and lots of other legends

  • @marieselket9501
    @marieselket9501 6 років тому +88

    Can not stop watching this! THANK YOU GZA🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @TheGenelive
    @TheGenelive 5 років тому +158

    I let my english teacher hear this; and it blow her mind. I had to translate some words for her but now she's a WU fan Clan.

    • @butterflylovenj7300
      @butterflylovenj7300 5 років тому +8

      🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @aleon916
      @aleon916 4 роки тому +18

      I'm an instructor at uni and I introduce GZA to students. Wu-Tang is for the children, and for the university students, and for everyone.

    • @nicoarmin8997
      @nicoarmin8997 3 роки тому +7

      I'm am English teacher and I love the Wu-Tang Clan.

    • @rickybaker2827
      @rickybaker2827 3 роки тому +7

      @@aleon916 I love that. My English textbook had raps from Mos Def which I thought was pretty cool. I think rap music needs to be celebrated and studied more in English classes

  • @TheRealNickG
    @TheRealNickG Рік тому +4

    I love the way he sheaths up at the end with the toothpick and then you can almost hear the "shing" sword sounds when he unsheaths it to ask for one last applause for the band.

    • @lxced_
      @lxced_ Рік тому

      SWHING SWORDS

  • @andreburger7875
    @andreburger7875 6 років тому +22

    the last song was str8 fire the way he performed it. Liquid swords one of my favorites

  • @abdulmuizz288
    @abdulmuizz288 6 років тому +58

    Master lyricist. We love you GZA.

  • @lukedilkes7661
    @lukedilkes7661 2 роки тому +3

    Still listening to this album in 2022. Amazing MC. One of my all time favourite albums & artists.

  • @fatalerok
    @fatalerok 6 років тому +26

    Also big up to RZA for being a phenomenal producer. GZA might be the genius, but RZA is a legit mastermind.

  • @digitalfree
    @digitalfree 6 років тому +9

    I LOVE THIS GUYS DEMEANOR .... for a LEGEND .... COMES OFF VERY HUMBLE!!!

  • @egbertbennett6753
    @egbertbennett6753 4 роки тому +6

    i had the cassette liquid sword album his lyrics back then and still ahead of its time now. one of the best mc period.

  • @celestialbeeing
    @celestialbeeing 6 років тому +8

    Out of all of the artist , this is my only comment. Bro! His word play is magnificent and magical... I will go to sleep tonight listing to Liquid Swords!

  • @BigTimeBluesFan989
    @BigTimeBluesFan989 6 років тому +47

    Took me back to high school with this

  • @PinkAmadeus
    @PinkAmadeus 4 роки тому +14

    This is too good for words. Thank you immensely, Tiny Desk and GZA & The Soul Rebels!

  • @digi_tv
    @digi_tv 6 років тому +45

    The thing I like most is everyone showing a lot of emotion in their faces. The beat matches their expression too 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @digi_tv
      @digi_tv 6 років тому +2

      "Let's not show too much emotion guys" 😂. Great Energy fellas!

  • @brooklynboiprod
    @brooklynboiprod 6 років тому +276

    Liquid Swords is an underrated album. One of my favorite albums from the Clan

    • @odisdriftwood1280
      @odisdriftwood1280 6 років тому +10

      Brooklynboi Productions it's the best.

    • @tavencio879
      @tavencio879 6 років тому +6

      RZA's production

    • @frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670
      @frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670 6 років тому +40

      The most people count it one of best of all time .

    • @caminho7340
      @caminho7340 6 років тому +41

      not underrated. many say its the best wu member album

    • @whitefro024
      @whitefro024 6 років тому +34

      In what world is Liquid Swords underrated?

  • @ashleimichael562
    @ashleimichael562 5 років тому +4

    You need to unclog your ears and your LIFE if you disliked this small dose of his lyrical genius he decided to bless NPR Tiny Desk with...NOW back to the needs to be, regularly scheduled, non mumble rap, storytelling, original flow, 1crucial Wu member -GZA !

  • @sashabacon8995
    @sashabacon8995 6 років тому +62

    I literally choked when I saw this in my recommendations! Wu-tang is forever✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @insanevictim7430
    @insanevictim7430 6 років тому +42

    That must be the coolest trombonist I’ve ever seen.

  • @justincook1736
    @justincook1736 3 місяці тому +3

    Gza is still one my favs, to this daaayyy!!!

  • @user-en1xy3jh3l
    @user-en1xy3jh3l 6 років тому +635

    Can we see MF Doom next? Please!!! I love me some Tiny Desk!

    • @sir0nion
      @sir0nion 6 років тому +114

      he'll send an imposter!

    • @reddot6134
      @reddot6134 6 років тому +8

      W that be dope

    • @3rdsunstar691
      @3rdsunstar691 6 років тому +7

      James Carson DOOM bot

    • @sbrewer8905
      @sbrewer8905 6 років тому +8

      He'd never show up

    • @DJDionP
      @DJDionP 6 років тому +28

      I think we got a better chance of getting Detox and a Jay Elec album before we see DOOM on here lol but I would lose my shit.. get Slick Rick!!

  • @ill619__
    @ill619__ 5 років тому +12

    GZA damn throwback to my 20's.. Timeless

  • @takeofftrackcoach
    @takeofftrackcoach 3 роки тому +8

    By far one of the best collabs I’ve seen on this channel. So soulful and inspiring