GZA

GZA
Birth name	Gary Grice
Also known as	The Genius
Born	22 August 1966 (age 47) Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper
Years active	1989-present
Labels	Cold Chillin', Loud, Geffen, MCA, Angeles, Babygrande
Associated acts	DJ Muggs, Easy Mo Bee, Killah Priest, Soul Assassins, Wu-Tang Clan

Gary Grice (born 22 August 1966), better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American hip hop musician and founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan. Within, the clan, he is known as the "spiritual head", being both the oldest and the first within to group to attain a record deal.

GZA has appeared on his fellow clan members' solo projects and he has maintained a successful solo career since the release of his critically acclaimed solo album Liquid Swords in 1995. He is often listed as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Discography

• 1991: Words from the Genius
• 1995: Liquid Swords
• 1999: Beneath the Surface
• 2002: Legend of the Liquid Sword
• 2005: Grandmasters (with DJ Muggs)
• 2008: Pro Tools
• 2014: Dark Matter