GZA / Genius  "Liquid Swords" CD
 
Features
13 songs
Produced by Geffen Records
CD
1995
Hip Hop
Brand New
 
Tracklist
1. Liquid Swords 
2. Duel Of The Iron Mic
3. Living In The World Today
4. Gold 
5. Cold World
6. Labels 
7. 4th Chamber
8. Shadowboxin'
9. Killah Hills 10304 
10. Investigative Reports
11. Swordsman
12. I Gotcha Back
13. B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
 
GZA’s Liquid Swords, released in 1995, is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time and a landmark of the Wu-Tang Clan era. Produced almost entirely by RZA, the album is steeped in dark, atmospheric beats and samples from classic martial arts films, creating a cinematic soundscape that perfectly complements GZA’s sharp, intricate lyricism. Unlike some of his Wu-Tang peers who leaned on raw energy or charisma, GZA’s delivery is deliberate, intellectual, and precise, earning him the nickname “The Genius.” The album not only solidified GZA’s place as one of hip-hop’s greatest lyricists but also pushed the genre toward deeper, more cerebral storytelling, leaving a lasting imprint on artists who value wordplay, atmosphere, and conceptual depth.