This right here is a gem...this is 💯% real hip-hop without any filler or glamour or flashy suits. The real deal! I feel lucky to have been a teenager in the 90's when many legends dropped albums that could be played without a single skip of any track. The good old days!!
@@fdation first commenced vibin to this track today on a subliminal unsaturated morning lackin blue in the skies, coincides well wit top comment aforementioned above and yo description 🎯
@@danielbuezo9910 karma accumulates the deconstruction of our human nature. Soon, you'll be that poor sucker who faces the lollipop conversion and life changes up real quick on ya, don' bash yo cortex lobes too much trying to comprehend my response
@dj qb Yeah but he bombs atomically, Socarates philosophies cant't define how he be dropping these mockeries, he also committed armed robberies and fleed with the lottery.
"Whether, pro-calistenthic, any style you set it beat niggas toothless, physically cut-up like gooses. But with iron on the sides, thugs took no excuses. Therefore, your fifty-two handblocks was useless"
@@dassolosyndikat5113 idk about that man, "but with iron on the side thugs took no excuses therefore your 52 handblocks was useless" this is obviously GZA's pen game
@@jamaaldavis7907 MOS(t) DEF(initely), but I was a bit ironic in my response. However, it wouldn’t hurt to perform a Google search to clarify who or what I am referring to. Peace.
Perfect balance......the interplay between Deck and The GZA is one of Hip-Hop’s unrealized Jewels... I wish they had collaborated more extensively like Ghost and Rae.
@dj qb 🤔 but he bombed atomically, with Socrates philosophies and hypothesis.. You know he sent cats back to the lab with that one... Man..... what about “Guillotine” on the Purple Tape? “Above the Clouds” with GURU.. Deck is nice. His entire album was a remake cause RZA crib got flooded with his original tapes.. Word is it was classic...
George, in another life I’m hoping we can listen to that flooded Deck record together. Besides Triumph what’s your favorite Deck verse not on Chambers? Mine is Hollow Bones. But you are right that this is a perfect pairing … balance.
Right! In East Germany, we did not learn the English language, and when the wall went down, we were just vibing through the night in the car with RZA (WU) tunes. We had no clue what the heck they were actually talking about, but this universal vibe RZA created out of these old samples. What a creative time...
One of the most iconic, rawest, most beautiful displays of storytelling there is period!!! Classic verses from both Genius & INS & RZA's prod throughout this whole project is exactly why he's considered the best‼‼‼‼‼🥶🥶🥶🥶 Wutang 4ever‼‼‼🐝🐝
GZA You have no idea how high you are on my list and how much you're the reason I I rap the way I do now. I put you right up there with Nas, Eminem, Rakim, Kane, and Black Thought, Canibus, etc. You're the favorite of 90's intellectual Hip-Hop heads. Still waiting for the next album. May you continue success. -Regards
word up brother! You seen the GZA at NPR Tiny Desk? OMFG! Recommended If you cant find it on UA-cam it is the start of our Oldskool Playlist. Light and Love fellow #OGS! 🙏
On everything bro, one of the coldest of all time. Didn’t grow up with this music but I’m glad I can appreciate it and not get caught up with the mainstream garbage today. Peace god, hopefully dark matter is coming out in the next few years
Man…the lyrical precision, metaphors, wordplay, and deepness on this track is on another level. I remember bumping this in high school. Listening to this as an adult gives me a whole other perspective. Unfortunately, hip hop like this no longer exists.
The Wu got me into kung fu, world philosophy and world warrior cultures from Musashi to Shaka Zulu. 42 years old, self employed black daoist and antiques dealer still bumping the Wu in 2021!
@@jameswatson2894 it’s sad you assume people state things for likes. If you don’t agree or you do agree it’s on you. But please don’t assume I wrote this for you or any other’s approval. The thought came to my mind and I expressed it. Now keep it moving, sir.
@@jamilnichols1558 You may be right, but I don’t have the time nor the will to search for music like that anymore. I know I’m probably missing out on some good or great stuff, but... 🤷🏽♂️
@@jamilnichols1558 Honor shouldnt have to search for it. Wu was readily available and accessible when they came out. Why do I have to play discoverer to find quality Hip Hop. That's a problem if Cardi B is more known than Mick Jenkins.
It's amazing to me that even though sometimes there are language and cultural barriers....some artist are able to penetrate that and reach their listeners...that's when you know the movement is real...✊✊
Best hip hop album hands down. I have so many memories in high school getting stoned and listening to this CD on repeat. In 2016, GZA performed this entire album at a small concert in San Diego for just $5.00. That was awesome.
1995. The video and lyrics, especially Dek’s verse was exactly what was going on in my neighborhood at that time in west Philly. It’s as if he was a reporter, narrating what was going on. Always repeat this song 10 times when I hear it.. classic.
Still the best rap album in my oppinion. Cold, stylish, melancholic. From 1997, when I heard it for the first time, till now. High five from cold cold Russia. Genius!
@dj qb I did and do, actually, there is no inconsistency, a lot of modern and not that modern hip hop artists are quite good. Skepta, Stormzy, The Streets, Kojey Radical, Dizzee Rascal, Context, God Colony`s artists, Ram (from Russia), they all have something massive to show, but GZA`s album is still the bestest in my top, the reference from the (36) chamber of weights and measures. I appreciate your oppinion and I`m glad to know that there are big wave of rappers on a scene who wouldn`t let hip hop become a music for old farts.
@dj qb Who is that dope american mc? Could you tell me which modern rappers are on your own A-list? I`d like to listen to something new, but I stuck in new english school, this sound is corresponding close with my vision of hip hop evolution.
I try to understand why some of these mumble rappers are getting titles like “the best rapper of all time” and none of these legends are event mentioned… what am I missing😬
I use to work at this gas station overnight and blast the Gza album and at the time my white friends didn't understand what they were talking about but now they know every word. Time changes alot
This should of have got million views this is one of my favorite tracks off the album the whole album is dope but this one takes me back to them cold snowy Winters in RI . CLASSIC
This song is not only great because of the beat and the rhythm but, also because it tells a vivid story about life in the streets . It's one thing to be able to talk about the streets but, it's something else when you can make your audience feel like they're actually there in the ghetto and, put it to a good beat . Wutang Clan took rap to a whole new level .
yo it was so ill how other Wu members show up in the videos....that used to always get me hyped.....meth, rza, masta killa, rae, ugod......fot this classic Gza record. There was something in the air during this era of the wu.....a great refreshing sound and imagery.
“Whether Pro-calisthenics or any style you said it… beat Niggas toothless, physically cut up like gooses but with iron on the side thugs took no excuses… therefor…. Your 52 Handblocks was useless!!” this was the perfect thesis for why the “fair one” was over and done for in mid 90’s. 💪🏾💙🔥🙌🏾
They don't make em like this no more. The Griselda camp, 38 Spesh, Dza, Roc Marciano, RJ Payne, Dave East & TDE the closest we getting to the Golden Era again
My first time hearing this song and seeing vid, give me chills, still to this day! The visual was more nightmareish, then the song. Still I bump this in my playlist!
Damn bro, I remember watching Rap City back in 94 and heard this shit. I lived between Fordham and Kingsbridge and right on Fordham next the Grand concourse there was MusicFactory. I made my moms take me to the record shop to pick this single and also Shadowboxin single. Man I miss them days when all I had was one Gemini turntable and one old ass Gemini mixer. Love NYC for ever!
This right here is a gem...this is 💯% real hip-hop without any filler or glamour or flashy suits. The real deal! I feel lucky to have been a teenager in the 90's when many legends dropped albums that could be played without a single skip of any track. The good old days!!
Absolut! Kinder der 90ziger haben es erlebt
Doubt we will ever witness another group like the Wu. They are the best to ever do it.
LOOK UP GZA VS JACKPOT..
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Check out Boot camp clik ;)
@@Quevivo Love BCC, but their catalogue is not touching the Wu's...
We wont
My favorite track from Liquid Swords. Perfect song for a windy, rainy day.
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You get it that's why you put it in that perspective.I'm right there with you but the masses are dumbed down.
Perfect sing for hitting a lick on some sucka round the corner
@@fdation first commenced vibin to this track today on a subliminal unsaturated morning lackin blue in the skies, coincides well wit top comment aforementioned above and yo description 🎯
@@danielbuezo9910 karma accumulates the deconstruction of our human nature. Soon, you'll be that poor sucker who faces the lollipop conversion and life changes up real quick on ya, don' bash yo cortex lobes too much trying to comprehend my response
Inspector Deck underrated rapper of all time
@Chet Muggins Facts the most underrated of the Wu indeed!💯
Inspectah Deck*
@dj qb Yeah but he bombs atomically, Socarates philosophies cant't define how he be dropping these mockeries, he also committed armed robberies and fleed with the lottery.
@First Of All to ó
@@boffyboydj Possibly they spotted him.
RZA produced 7 classics in 4 years.
Albums or songs? Cause if it’s songs you’re way off. Albums is accurate.
36 chambers, Wu Tang forever, Cuban Links, Liquid swords X, Iron Man.
What are the other 2?
@@KJ3113Tical, and Bobby Digital...
@@penofficial_lol songs?
@@KJ3113I’d throw ODB’s first album in there. Over Tical honestly.
"Gunshots, shatter first-floor window panes, shells hit the ground and blood stained the dice game"
GZA's pen always gives me chills
"Whether, pro-calistenthic, any style you set it beat niggas toothless, physically cut-up like gooses. But with iron on the sides, thugs took no excuses. Therefore, your fifty-two handblocks was useless"
I get the feeling that deck wrote gza's verse here
@@dassolosyndikat5113 idk about that man, "but with iron on the side thugs took no excuses therefore your 52 handblocks was useless" this is obviously GZA's pen game
@@dassolosyndikat5113 lol WTF how old are you, sound like a kid who just found Wu a year ago... Gtfoh
@@shottashabazz6721 gza ghost wrote for odb
Probably one of the coldest rap songs ever, perfect beat, lyrics with poetry and depth. GZA set the bar high and Inspektah Deck just killed it
Not to many MCs can paint a picture like GZA...this is ART at a highest Form
MC Escher.
@@menthosonthegoghstscarface..nas n ghost
@@jamaaldavis7907 MOS(t) DEF(initely), but I was a bit ironic in my response. However, it wouldn’t hurt to perform a Google search to clarify who or what I am referring to.
Peace.
Gza is on 🔥🔥 so is INS . Liquid swords is undoubtedly one of the best rap album of all time
Gza is one of the illest MCs ever. Dope video, he will always be my favorite Wu member.
LOOK UP GZA VS JACKPOT..
Totally agree . The GZA is so underrated. He is also really smart . He is a MC with something to say . Unlike most of his contemporaries
Can you check out my beats and songs and tell me what you think. I appreciate it
true bro for sure
Yes Sir!
This track is haunting and intense, I used to bump this cadette in my Walkman while walking alone at night in the cold winter!
Beautifully said bro!
Yup I was an 80’s baby too.
Kdot paid straight up homage to the original lyrical genius 🤯🤯🤯 in awe all over again
Perfect balance......the interplay between Deck and The GZA is one of Hip-Hop’s unrealized Jewels... I wish they had collaborated more extensively like Ghost and Rae.
@dj qb 🤔 how you know all that?
@dj qb 🤔 but he bombed atomically, with Socrates philosophies and hypothesis..
You know he sent cats back to the lab with that one...
Man..... what about “Guillotine” on the Purple Tape?
“Above the Clouds” with GURU..
Deck is nice.
His entire album was a remake cause RZA crib got flooded with his original tapes..
Word is it was classic...
@@RaQuazar liquid swords was a back up very interesting
@@MoneyPlethoraAlways uncontrolled substance, not liquid swords
George, in another life I’m hoping we can listen to that flooded Deck record together. Besides Triumph what’s your favorite Deck verse not on Chambers? Mine is Hollow Bones. But you are right that this is a perfect pairing … balance.
Gza got a flow so unique and pleasant to listen to.
Exactly! Thanks for putting in words
90’s was a dangerous time💯
80'S and 90'S now they are cupcakes
I loved the 90's
Eu sinto muita saudade dos anos 80 e 90 isso sim
Ain' sht else
The entire album is a movie!
Can we talk about RZA's beats😢😢
Right! In East Germany, we did not learn the English language, and when the wall went down, we were just vibing through the night in the car with RZA (WU) tunes. We had no clue what the heck they were actually talking about, but this universal vibe RZA created out of these old samples. What a creative time...
🔥
been talking about them, since the 90s
Goat
Some of the illest
To Me Liquid Swords is the greatest Hip-hop Album of All Times Period.
One of the most iconic, rawest, most beautiful displays of storytelling there is period!!! Classic verses from both Genius & INS & RZA's prod throughout this whole project is exactly why he's considered the best‼‼‼‼‼🥶🥶🥶🥶 Wutang 4ever‼‼‼🐝🐝
Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of this great Classic, played it today, it still feels legendary as it was the day if dropped
GZA You have no idea how high you are on my list and how much you're the reason I I rap the way I do now. I put you right up there with Nas, Eminem, Rakim, Kane, and Black Thought, Canibus, etc. You're the favorite of 90's intellectual Hip-Hop heads. Still waiting for the next album. May you continue success.
-Regards
Can you check out my beats and songs and tell me what you think. I appreciate it
word up brother! You seen the GZA at NPR Tiny Desk? OMFG! Recommended
If you cant find it on UA-cam it is the start of our Oldskool Playlist.
Light and Love fellow #OGS! 🙏
Didn’t he say he was working on an album called Dark Matter?
On everything bro, one of the coldest of all time. Didn’t grow up with this music but I’m glad I can appreciate it and not get caught up with the mainstream garbage today. Peace god, hopefully dark matter is coming out in the next few years
@@NasXShady Yeah he was supposed to be, not sure what happened with that.
Man this beat is incredible …it takes u on a journey…the highs the lows the different elements…pure art 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This sound is criminally slept on!
Two of the greatest verses ever!
Inspectah was ahead of his time
Not really. He was at his peak during the peak of hip hop.
@@StuTheDon17Still, his 2019 album, chamber no 9 is still better than 90% of all rap albums (probably)
captured an actual nightmare with this joint. we will look back on this in awe.
I know right
Twenty years later it still takes you back. Tell me hip hop isn’t art?! #wutangisforthekids
Man…the lyrical precision, metaphors, wordplay, and deepness on this track is on another level. I remember bumping this in high school. Listening to this as an adult gives me a whole other perspective. Unfortunately, hip hop like this no longer exists.
The Wu got me into kung fu, world philosophy and world warrior cultures from Musashi to Shaka Zulu.
42 years old, self employed black daoist and antiques dealer still bumping the Wu in 2021!
These two would run circles around today's "MCs".
@@jameswatson2894 it’s sad you assume people state things for likes. If you don’t agree or you do agree it’s on you. But please don’t assume I wrote this for you or any other’s approval. The thought came to my mind and I expressed it. Now keep it moving, sir.
This just shows how you don’t search for music and rather rely on media conglomerates to curate music for ya. The underground is booming rn.
@@jamilnichols1558 You may be right, but I don’t have the time nor the will to search for music like that anymore. I know I’m probably missing out on some good or great stuff, but... 🤷🏽♂️
@@jamilnichols1558 Honor shouldnt have to search for it. Wu was readily available and accessible when they came out. Why do I have to play discoverer to find quality Hip Hop. That's a problem if Cardi B is more known than Mick Jenkins.
"Would"???
They still do. Wu still putting on live shows 30 years later. These mumble clowns careers only last 3 years max.
One of the best groups ever
GZA got me heated with these bars in a cold world.
Why does this video only have a few view, this deserves over a million, where are all my true Hip Hop heads.
greatest hip hop album of all time. no question
LOOK UP GZA VS JACKPOT...
Illmatic
@@sunnydforfree7145 could you be more obvious?
I concur!!!!
Cuban Linx was better
Doubt theyll ever be these types of unique original underground beats. Cant never beat it.
Genius And Deck
Yes sir!
Respect to GZA and the hold WU crew from El Salvador 🇸🇻 peace
Wu is one of the best to it. Deck smashed this track
Gza Genius 👐🏻🎧🐝💗 Forever 🙏🏻 Suuuuu from Germany 🇩🇪
Look up GZA VS JACKPOT..
It's amazing to me that even though sometimes there are language and cultural barriers....some artist are able to penetrate that and reach their listeners...that's when you know the movement is real...✊✊
Tatsache
Liquid Swords on repeat in 2021. Salute from Russia with love.
This is so 90s , never ever again it will happen in music industry - the Wu phenomenon
@dj qb it didn't get better
That entire first verse just sends chills up my back
This song should've won a Pulitzer for poetry back in 1996.
I remember listening to this at 13 back in 1995... Great song
I remember living this video in 95' at 13. It honestly bothers me to watch this at 38. At 13, I thought this was normal.
@@lupo8239 I feel you lol
Best hip hop album hands down. I have so many memories in high school getting stoned and listening to this CD on repeat. In 2016, GZA performed this entire album at a small concert in San Diego for just $5.00. That was awesome.
Deck slaughtered his bars
Deck never disappoints 💯
As usual. 💯
1995. The video and lyrics, especially Dek’s verse was exactly what was going on in my neighborhood at that time in west Philly. It’s as if he was a reporter, narrating what was going on. Always repeat this song 10 times when I hear it.. classic.
This track and video still gives me chills 25 yrs later
I feel the same way
Wu being the sauce on what’s real. Impact Players! Big Time
The most intellectual deep minded rap artist forever. The GZA
Him alongside with canibus is the greatest .
Listen to Eyedea
Can you check out my beats and songs and tell me what you think. I appreciate it
Rakim and GZA.
G Rap Rakim and KRS one too
Lupe.
Liquid Swords is the greatest hip hop album ever made. I literally listen to it once a day.
Ghost my favorite but deck and gza were the best lyrically out of the crew. This song is a prime example of that. 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Ghost the best artist in wu n solo catalog..bar 4 bar gza n deck yess
Gza definitely needs his flowers for what he meant to hip hop at this period in time
Still the best rap album in my oppinion. Cold, stylish, melancholic. From 1997, when I heard it for the first time, till now. High five from cold cold Russia. Genius!
@dj qb I did and do, actually, there is no inconsistency, a lot of modern and not that modern hip hop artists are quite good. Skepta, Stormzy, The Streets, Kojey Radical, Dizzee Rascal, Context, God Colony`s artists, Ram (from Russia), they all have something massive to show, but GZA`s album is still the bestest in my top, the reference from the (36) chamber of weights and measures. I appreciate your oppinion and I`m glad to know that there are big wave of rappers on a scene who wouldn`t let hip hop become a music for old farts.
@dj qb Who is that dope american mc? Could you tell me which modern rappers are on your own A-list? I`d like to listen to something new, but I stuck in new english school, this sound is corresponding close with my vision of hip hop evolution.
Also after centuries GZA will be always the best MC ever heard!
Kool Keith is already rapping in the year of 3000.
@WeaponeG Yo, I'll agree with that, Deck is a beast
@@Twin.50aeHolder yeah hea livin pretty astro
I try to understand why some of these mumble rappers are getting titles like “the best rapper of all time” and none of these legends are event mentioned… what am I missing😬
I use to work at this gas station overnight and blast the Gza album and at the time my white friends didn't understand what they were talking about but now they know every word. Time changes alot
Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is a masterpiece!!!!
Wu-Tang forever world wide! Me growing up as a white boy listening to this nostalgic music for 25 years.
I miss this Wu era. Rza was on top of his game with the grimy beats pre Wu Forever era.
In his book he talks about how his basement studio had a major flood right around finishing up the Liquid Swords album.
Decks verse in this is still one of my favorites ever
Facts
every single song on this album is a hit
Facts 🔥🔥🔥😤😤
Fax me dat
That’s 100%
What!!!! Realist shit ever spoke right there
This should of have got million views this is one of my favorite tracks off the album the whole album is dope but this one takes me back to them cold snowy Winters in RI . CLASSIC
Lyrics : Dope!
Beat : Sick !
Video : NUTS!
This song is not only great because of the beat and the rhythm but, also because it tells a vivid story about life in the streets . It's one thing to be able to talk about the streets but, it's something else when you can make your audience feel like they're actually there in the ghetto and, put it to a good beat . Wutang Clan took rap to a whole new level .
I remember when I was 9 years old and my uncle showed me this song still bumping it till this day and I’m 21 now
GZA is one of the best storytellers. Deck had a solid verse too of course. The beat though...one of RZA's best.
He had more than a solid verse. Didn't you hear his storytelling?
yo it was so ill how other Wu members show up in the videos....that used to always get me hyped.....meth, rza, masta killa, rae, ugod......fot this classic Gza record. There was something in the air during this era of the wu.....a great refreshing sound and imagery.
Killa Sin and Killah Priest in the video too
The "WU"!!! Is like the beatles of hip-hop. Music & culture.🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤📝📝📝📝📝📝📝📝📝 "RESPECT"!!!🙇👑💯
Madness strikes at 12 o'clock midnight stick up kids on the prowl broke the staircase lights. Deck spitting 🔥
1 of Rza's sickest beats, amazing vid too! Gza & Deck killed this beat💯
The greatest rap verse of all time was given to us by the Rebel INS, some 25 years ago
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Mannnnn thats avery very very hrd category to judge nd rank seriously wowwwww!!!!
Deck has a few
@@tucsonhiphop Oh hell yeah he does !!
Nas
GZA is the God MC....Wise, voice tone effortless bombs, that float over the sycophantic mind..W5X
Rakim Allah is the God MC
Gza and inspectah are a deadly combo
“Whether Pro-calisthenics or any style you said it… beat Niggas toothless, physically cut up like gooses but with iron on the side thugs took no excuses… therefor…. Your 52 Handblocks was useless!!”
this was the perfect thesis for why the “fair one” was over and done for in mid 90’s. 💪🏾💙🔥🙌🏾
One of my favourite songs. It just fits so many narratives
GZA and Deck are two of the GOATs.
They don't make em like this no more. The Griselda camp, 38 Spesh, Dza, Roc Marciano, RJ Payne, Dave East & TDE the closest we getting to the Golden Era again
the best members from the group! the most underrated too
This song reminds me of spray painting during the blizzard of 96’
2 of the most underappreciated lyricists of Wu Tang, and Rap as a whole, especially the Rebel INS! My favorite GZA track ever!
Inspectah Deck went in on this.
I just watched the Hulu Series this weekend and am in love. ❤❤❤
My first time hearing this song and seeing vid, give me chills, still to this day! The visual was more nightmareish, then the song. Still I bump this in my playlist!
The way way deck switches up the flow close to the end I'm not an actor but the author of a modern day opera cold
Yo this. Is one of the greatest songs that ever been made
Damn bro, I remember watching Rap City back in 94 and heard this shit. I lived between Fordham and Kingsbridge and right on Fordham next the Grand concourse there was MusicFactory. I made my moms take me to the record shop to pick this single and also Shadowboxin single. Man I miss them days when all I had was one Gemini turntable and one old ass Gemini mixer. Love NYC for ever!
This is crazy
Привет из России! Страна Ваша картинка конечно и пристанище всех и всего, но RAP Ваш со мной на всю жизнь, Я ребенок 90х годов, спасибо вам
Deck the most underrated member of Wu, crazy good lyricist
One of the realest to ever do it. Fast forward present day. Orwell’s 1984. This is what we are living. Life is a script.
There will never be anything like 90s hip hop
The visuals are crazy! Poor babies 💔😩
Want to know what the 90’s were like in the hood. Close your eyes put your headphones on and listen to this song.
Exactly. Couldn’t describe it any better.
BEST WU TANG…HANDS DOWN…I WAS A KID BRO,THANKS🔥🔥🔥🔥
Razor under tongue... Legendery Genius... On my top 5.
Everyone talking about Deck being the greatest of all time in 2021.
One of the realest songs ever made!
Amazing production and lyricism ❤
Absolutely
These dudes could come back in 2090 and will still be rockin
"No time to swing the hammer that was hangin' from his farmers" Painted on my mind forever. Hip Hop Picasso