GZA - Beneath The Surface
GZA - Liquid SwordsThe 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
Also See: ilikemusic.com
Bookmark & Share:
Alison, A Fine Frenzy: ilikemusic because... It makes life beautiful.
James Blunt: ilikemusic because... conversation is so limited. It’s the best form of expression we have.
Lee: ilikemusic because... It makes me want to rave my nut off
chantell: ilikemusic because... it makes me good.
Kai, Mystery Jets: ilikemusic because... Music makes me smile.
Ellen, Los Campesinos: ilikemusic because... It’s the best form of escapism that you can have wherever you are. You could be completely miserable or waiting for a bus and put on any song that inspires you and you can escape into a little world, well that’s what I tend to do anyway.
Steff, Webmaster Musebr.com: ilikemusic because... the shows are very good, we make friends, we jump, and everybody scream so loud, and for a moment we forget all the problems of the world!
Sam, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly: ilikemusic because... Music is a special thing that is not like anything else in the world. You might argue that you can translate emotions through films and through books but anyone can make music, whether that be humming or singing along to the radio, it’s something that gives enjoyment and positivity to many people.
Lady Sovereign: ilikemusic because... I do!
