The GZA Live 12-14th Nov

This November sees 3 x UK dates from the Wu-tang Clan's founder member GZA The Genius who's in town celebrating the launch of his recent album Pro Tools in the US and imminent UK release. With dates in Glasgow, London and Bristol, fans can expect brand spanking new material. He will also be performing the best of his previous material including tracks off his acclaimed '95 release Liquid Swords (in addition to classic Wu Tang tracks).

The GZA needs no introduction. It's as simple as that. Go back to the original Wu-Tang album, Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, and the art speaks for itself. He is the force behind the greatest hip hop group the world has ever seen, both musically and culturally.

Regarded by many as the intellectual and philosophical heart of the Clan, The GZA formed the group with The RZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard after becoming massively disillusioned with the industry and with a resolve to do things their own way. He is a masterful (intelligent) ghetto storyteller without being ignorant. He spits thought provoking, street-bred raw lyrics, he's the Wu-Tang Clan's fountain of wisdom. (And that's no small thing, when you consider the latest venture from the Wu camp, Rza's Wuchess.com, a Wu-tang Clan-themed-chess site where you can practice your strategy skills, play other fans and maybe even go up against a Clan member!) He has smashed it with work under the Wu-Tang Clan and with his own solo projects such as his albums Liquid Swords, Beneath The Surface, Grandmasters (with DJ Muggs) and Legend Of The Liquid Sword.

Soundcrash presents - GZA aka The Genius LIVE
12th - 14th November 2008 with support from Skinnyman & Cool Ninja Sound ft. Buggsy & Mr. Bang On plus regional artists

Wednesday 12th at Glasgow ABC
£18.50 / 7-11pm + Freakmenoovers

Thursday 13th at London, Electric Ballroom
£18.50 / 7-11PM + Stig & Syntax

Friday 14th at Bristol, Carling Academy
£18.50 / 6.45 - 10PM + K.Ners