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'''''Words from the Genius''''' is the [[debut album]] by the emcee [[GZA]] |
'''''Words from the Genius''''' is the [[debut album]] by the emcee [[GZA]], under his previous stage name "The Genius". It is historically significant as the only album any [[Wu-Tang Clan]] member released before the founding of the group in 1992, disregarding ''[[Ooh I Love You Rakeem|Ooh, I Love You, Rakeem]]'' EP by Prince Rakeem ([[RZA]]). |
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It was re-released in 1994, with the song "Come Do Me" replaced by "Pass the Bone." Both versions are now out of print. In 2006, an expanded version was released by Traffic Entertainment Group, the owner of the bulk of the Cold Chillin' Records catalog. |
It was re-released in 1994, with the song "Come Do Me" replaced by "Pass the Bone." Both versions are now out of print. In 2006, an expanded version was released by Traffic Entertainment Group, the owner of the bulk of the Cold Chillin' Records catalog. |
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Words from the Genius is the debut album by the emcee GZA, under his previous stage name "The Genius". It is historically significant as the only album any Wu-Tang Clan member released before the founding of the group in 1992, disregarding Ooh, I Love You, Rakeem EP by Prince Rakeem (RZA).
It was re-released in 1994, with the song "Come Do Me" replaced by "Pass the Bone." Both versions are now out of print. In 2006, an expanded version was released by Traffic Entertainment Group, the owner of the bulk of the Cold Chillin' Records catalog.
"I was signed to Cold Chillin' 'bout five years ago," GZA recalled in 1995. "They put out an album but didn't promote it. They tried to put it out again last year after everything happened with the Clan, put a '94 date on it, but still didn't put any money behind it, so it didn't sell twice. I'm still proud of it, though. The beats ain't all that but, lyrically, shit was bangin'. So it wasn't all peaches and cream, but I was determined to break through. 'A quitter never wins, and a winner never quits.'"[1]
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Come Do Me" | Jesse West | The Genius |
| 2 | "Phony As Ya Wanna Be" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 3 | "True Fresh M.C." | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 4 | "The Genius Is Slammin'" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 5 | "Words From A Genius" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 6 | "Who's Your Rhymin' Hero" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 7 | "Feel The Pain" (CD Version only) | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 8 | "Those Were The Days" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 9 | "Life Of A Drug Dealer" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 10 | "Stop The Nonsense" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 11 | "Living Foul" (CD Version only) | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 12 | "Drama" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 13 | "Stay Out Of Bars" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 14 | "What Are Silly Girls Made Of" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 15 | "Superfreak" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
1994 Re-Release Track Listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pass The Bone" | Prince Rakeem, The Genius | The Genius, The RZA |
| 2 | "Life Of A Drug Dealer" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 3 | "The Genius Is Slammin'" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 4 | "Those Were The Days" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 5 | "What Are Silly Girls Made Of" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 6 | "Living Foul" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 7 | "Drama" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 8 | "Words From The Genius" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 9 | "Who's Your Rhymin' Hero" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 10 | "Phony As Ya Wanna Be" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 11 | "Stop The Nonsense" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 12 | "Superfreak" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 13 | "Stay Out Of Bars" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 14 | "True Fresh M.C." | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 15 | "Feel The Pain" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
2006 Re-Release Track Listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Come Do Me" | Jesse West | The Genius |
| 2 | "Phony As Ya Wanna Be" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 3 | "True Fresh M.C." | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 4 | "The Genius Is Slammin'" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 5 | "Words From A Genius" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 6 | "Who's Your Rhymin' Hero" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 7 | "Feel The Pain" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 8 | "Those Were The Days" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 9 | "Life Of A Drug Dealer" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 10 | "Stop The Nonsense" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 11 | "Living Foul" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 12 | "Drama" | Easy Mo Bee | The Genius |
| 13 | "Stay Out Of Bars" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 14 | "What Are Silly Girls Made Of" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 15 | "Superfreak" | Patrick Harvey | The Genius |
| 16 | "Pass The Bone" (feat. Prince Rakeem) (Bonus Track) | Prince Rakeem, The Genius | The Genius, Prince Rakeem |
| 17 | "Words From A Genius (Prince Rakeem Remix)" (Bonus Track) | Prince Rakeem | The Genius |
| 18 | "Come Do Me (Dub)" (Bonus Track) | Jesse West, Melquan, Charlie Chase | The Genius |
Samples used
- "True Fresh M.C." contains sample from "Flashlight" by Parliament.
- "Pass the Bone" contains samples from "Smokin' Cheeba Cheeba" by Harlem Underground Band & "Impeach the President" by Honey Drippers.
- "Life Of A Drug Dealer" contains sample from "Mary Jane" (1971) by Bobby Rush.
- "Living Foul" contains sample from "Chicken Heads" (1971) by Bobby Rush.
Album Singles
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"Come Do Me"
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"Words from a Genius"
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"Who's Your Rhymin' Hero"
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1994 Re-Release Singles
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"Pass the Bone"
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References
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