Happy birthday to GZA, born on this day in 1966 — “The Genius” of the Wu-Tang Clan. Known for his razor-sharp wordplay, complex rhyme schemes, and philosophical depth, GZA brought a scholar’s mind and a street poet’s flow to hip-hop classics. His 1995 solo album Liquid Swords is widely hailed as one of the greatest rap records ever made — dark, cinematic, and lyrically unmatched. A master of the craft, still schooling with every verse.
@SVG__Collection They don’t do it like this anymore
@SVG__Collection Liquid Swords, with the possible exception of 36 Chambers, is the best album from any of the Wu Tang crew. I’ll die on this hill.
@SVG__Collection My alternative cover for the album:
@SVG__Collection On this great day, let us not forget his 1991 pre-wutang classic "Come Do Me" youtu.be/ORCr5X_9pbA?si…
@SVG__Collection Listening to liquid swords on headphones visiting NYC on some hustle back in the day, taking the subway & doing my thing, it was rad to hear with a Manhattan / Harlem backdrop, a magical record, a magical city.
@SVG__Collection Child educator plus head amputator
@SVG__Collection Fun fact I accidentally saw him perform on acid.
@SVG__Collection “First of all who’s your A and R? A mountain climber who plays an electric guitar?” Folk don’t realize how hard this bit hit back in 92.
@SVG__Collection I Know his STEEZE
@SVG__Collection @thhmuseum Happy Birthday Gza, saw him live once, but he didn’t sign autographs.
@SVG__Collection His chess coach once showed me Kodak pictures of him in a local chess club. Super nice guys.
@SVG__Collection @tmorello And while I see his whole clique pass us by motherfuckers think they qualify
@SVG__Collection Also my birthday and I'm from Staten Island. One of my favorite lyricist too.
@SVG__Collection Liquid swords is a masterpiece
