{"product_id":"gza-genius-beneath-the-surface","title":"GZA \/ Genius: Beneath The Surface","description":"GZA \/ Genius: Beneath The Surface MUSIC AUDIO CD 1999 hip hop east coast rap MCA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e MCA Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1999 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eGZA \/ Genius: Beneath The Surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eGZA \/ Genius: Beneath The Surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMCA Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eMCAD-11969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eEast Coast Hip Hop, Hardcore Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGZA's reputation as one of the most cerebral and precise lyricists to emerge from the Wu-Tang extended family is well established. A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, GZA (also known as Genius) is known for dense metaphors, intricate internal rhyme schemes and a measured delivery that emphasizes clarity and atmosphere. Over a career spanning the 1990s, he developed a solo identity distinct from the group, combining streetwise narratives with philosophical observations and vivid imagery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeneath The Surface finds GZA continuing that blend of gritty street perspective and thoughtful lyricism. Released on MCA in 1999, the record pairs his commanding vocal presence with moody, sample-driven production and several short skits that thread the album together. The album emphasizes lyrical craft and thematic cohesion, delivering tightly constructed verses and collaborations rooted in the East Coast hip hop sound of the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParental Advisory: Explicit Content\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Producers: GZA; RZA\u003cbr\u003eLabel: MCA Records \/ Universal\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced CD features noted on packaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eIntro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eAmplified Sample\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eBeneath The Surface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eSkit #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eSkit #2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eCrash Your Crew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eBreaker, Breaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eHigh Price, Small Reward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop Fury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eSkit #3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003e1112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eSkit #4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eVictim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003ePublicity (Like An Enemy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eFeel Like This, Like That\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16.\u003cbr\u003eStringplay (Like This, Like That)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.\u003cbr\u003eMic Trippin'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18.\u003cbr\u003eOutro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MCA Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51524360929558,"sku":"134950","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20267101941886scan.jpg?v=1783742407","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/gza-genius-beneath-the-surface","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}