In the mid-to-late 90s, Wu-tang Clan was an unstoppable force of pure Hip-hop. The larger-than-life impact of their 36 Chambers debut still echoes throughout the underground and mainstream talent the genre has on display today. While their group efforts and yellow W logo carry their legacy, the solo projects that spawned from their success were equally as innovative and impactful. Everyone has their favorite member of Wu for varying reasons, but if there is one thing Hip-hop heads can agree on, almost no one, within Wu or out, can compete with GZA’s writing.
GZA’s groundbreaking debut album, Liquid Swords, still holds the title for some of the most intricate writing Hip-hop has ever experienced. From his elegant flows to the head-spinning rhyme schemes and his smooth vocal delivery, GZA is the type of artist you think comes out of a government experiment. For this Golden Age Thursday, we look at a live performance of one of Liqid Swords’s highlights, “Shadowboxin’.” The way Method Man and GZA seamlessly censor themselves for television without interrupting their flows is a testament to their live performance prowess, and their chemistry is as natural as the seasons changing. You can watch the full performance below.
