His flow at the time attracted attention for being very slow and laid-back, in contrast to the more manic, forceful styles of members like Inspectah Deck and Ghostface Killah. ĭuring the first round of solo projects, he made several appearances on tracks now considered Wu-Tang classics, such as "Winter Warz", "Duel of the Iron Mic", and "Glaciers of Ice". Since he was a developing rapper at the time Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was being written, his verse in "Da Mystery of Chessboxin" was the only one that could hold up with the other, more experienced Wu-Tang members. In fact, on the No Said Date DVD, Killah Priest claims that he and Masta Killa were in competition for the spot on "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'", and while Killah Priest fell asleep, Masta Killa stayed up all night writing and Killah Priest woke up the next morning to Masta Killa's verse. Masta only narrowly made the track, and was almost left off in favor of Killah Priest. Masta only appeared on one track on the Wu-Tang Clan's first album, in the closing verse to "Da Mystery of Chessboxin". He derived his rap name from the 1978 kung fu film Shaolin Master Killer, (Shao Lin san shi liu fang). He was extensively mentored by the GZA during his early days with the group, evident in the similar flow they both employ. He was also the only member who was not a rapper at the time of the group's formation. This sample reflects that mind state.Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Masta Killa was the last member to join the Wu-Tang Clan consequently he did not appear on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck".
You kill everyone - young and old!" RZA: "Seven of Wu's nine members all served hard prison time. 4Shaolin finger jab! 5We're watching your whole group around the clock. First I'll tell you about their styles, the poison clan techniques, the five main styles. I'm afraid they did, in the past." 3There's something that I would like you to do. 2but still for many men just to hear of the name fills them with hate and loathing.But why? They've never harmed anyone. Ninja (aka Ninja Hunter) Year: 1983įilm Time: 500:3:58 Film: The Iron Monkey Year: 1977Īlbum: The W Year: 2000 Song Time: 00:07 Sample: " 1I must tell you that the Clan is a danger to the public. We brought new light to these movies - and the listener." 36 of these can be fatal, the remainder paralyzing." RZA:"These lines are so obscure, I knew people didn’t know them.
In fact it involves strenuous breath control and of all techniques it's the most difficult.
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If we die the next generation will fight them too and the one after them for as long as they must and eventually we shall succeed." RZA: "The movie didn't deal with all the facts, but it resonated with me."įilm Time: 00:00:32 Film: Invincible Armour Year: 1977Īlbum: Wu-Tang Forever Year: 1997 Song Time: 04:31 Sample: "One is invulnerable. Song: "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" Song: "Maria"įilm Time: 00:23:40 Film: The Four Assassins (aka Marco Polo) Year: 1975Īlbum: Wu-Tang Forever Year: 1997 Song Time: 00:02:37 Sample: "You people are all trying to achieve the impossible. It brought listeners to the world we were in."
3Do you think your Wu-Tang sword can defeat me? 4En garde, I'll let you try my Wu-Tang style." RZA: "It opens the album and sets the tempo for what the group was about. 2If what you say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang could be dangerous. Film Time: 400:58:44 Film: Ten Tigers from Kwangtung Year: 1979Īlbum: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Year: 1993 Song Time: 00:01 Sample: " 1Shaolin shadowboxing and the Wu-Tang sword style.