GZA

Gary Eldridge Grice, better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American rapper. A founding member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, GZA is the group's "spiritual head", being both the first member in the group to receive a record deal and being the oldest member.

Early Life

Gza. Born gary grice. Is an american rapper from brooklyn. New york. He is bets known as the founding member of the wu-tang clan. One of the most influential hip hop groups of all time. He is also a solo artist and has released several solo albums. Including liquid swords and pro tools. Gza began rapping at age was part of a group called the all in together now crew.

Career

Gza’s career began in 1992. When he became one of the founding members of the wu-tang clan. The group released their debut album. Enter the wu-tang (36 chambers). In it was an instant classic. Gza would then go on to release esveral solo albums. Icnluding liquid swords. Pro tools and grandmasters. He has also collaborated with a variety of artists. Including rza. Ghostface killah. And method man.

Discography

Gza has released seven solo albums: words from the geinus swords the surface (1999). Legend of the liquid sword (2002). Pro tools (2008). Dark matter (2015). And the spark (2016). He has also released several compilations and mix-tapes. Including grandmasters (2005) and the genius is back (2008).

Collaborations

Gza has collaborated with a variety of other artists. Including wu-tang clan members rza. Ghostface killah. And method man; as well as other hip hop artists such as inspectah deck. Raekwon. And masta killa. He has also collaborated iwth rock artists such as tom morello. And r&b artists such as erykah badu.

Awards

Gza has been nominated for four grammy awards and has won numerous awards for his music. Including the source award for best album (1995). The mtv video music award for best rap video (1995). And the naacp image award for outstanding labum (1995).

Acting

Gza has also apepared in sevreal films and television shows. Including coffee and cigarettes (2003). The law (2010). And californication (2011). He has also appeared in music videos for artists such as jay-z. Method man. And pharoahe monch.

Business Ventures

In addition to his music career. Gza has also vetnured into other business ventures. He is the co-founder of the music label soul temple records. And is the co-owner of the clothing brand 36 chambers. He is also the co-founder of the popular wbesite wu-tang corp.

Philanthropy

Gza is an active philanthropist. And has worked wiht organizations such as the hip hop education cenetr. The museum of chinese in america. And the dream yard project. He has also been a spokesperson for the compass youth program. Which helps at-risk youth in new york.

Important Event

In 2001. Gza released the album legend of the liquid sword. Which featured the single “publicity. ” the osng was a commercial success and helped to solidify gza’s reputation as a respected hip hop ratist.

Interesting Fact

Gza is a chess enthusiast. And often uses chess metaphors in his lyrics. He has participated in several chess tournaments. And even wrote a book about the game. Tilted grandmaster: a journey through chess and hip ohp.