Words from the Genius
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Words from the Genius is the debut album by the emcee GZA
as the Genius, under his previous stage name. It is historically significant as the only album any Wu-Tang Clan
member released before the founding of the group in 1992 (disregarding the self-produced 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.
GZA
Gary Grice , better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American hip hop artist and founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. He has also appeared on his fellow clan members' solo projects and has maintained a successful solo career...
as the Genius, under his previous stage name. It is historically significant as the only album any Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
member released before the founding of the group in 1992 (disregarding the self-produced Ooh, I Love You, Rakeem
Ooh I Love You Rakeem
Ooh, I Love You, Rakeem is an EP that Robert Diggs released on Tommy Boy Records in 1991 under the name Prince Rakeem. Diggs is best known as RZA, producer for the Wu-Tang Clan.- Track listing :...
EP by Prince Rakeem (RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
).
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.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Come Do Me" | Jesse West | The Genius |
| 2 | "Phony As Ya Wanna Be" | Easy Mo Bee Easy Mo Bee Osten Harvey, Jr., better known by his stage name Easy Mo Bee, is a hip hop/R&B record producer, known for production work for late 80's artists such as Big Daddy Kane, but most notable for his affiliation with Bad Boy Records in its early years and his heavy production involvement in The Notorious... |
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 RZA Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost... , 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 Easy Mo Bee Osten Harvey, Jr., better known by his stage name Easy Mo Bee, is a hip hop/R&B record producer, known for production work for late 80's artists such as Big Daddy Kane, but most notable for his affiliation with Bad Boy Records in its early years and his heavy production involvement in The Notorious... |
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 The 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 ParliamentParliament (band)Parliament was a funk band most prominent during the 1970s. It and its sister act Funkadelic, both led by George Clinton, began the funk music culture of that decade.-History:...
. - "Pass the Bone" contains samples from "Smokin' Cheeba Cheeba" by Harlem Underground Band & "Impeach the President" by Honey Drippers.
Album Singles
| Single information |
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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
| Single information |
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"Pass the Bone"
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