Showing posts with label Chambers by RZA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chambers by RZA. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Chambers by RZA x WeSC - German Launch Party @ Tube Station Berlin 31.03.12
To mark the launch of the co-developed by RZA headphones "Chambers" brings the Swedish streetwear company "We are the Superlative Conspiracy" shortly WeSC, but not the Wu-Tang veteran himself, but one of his companions Brooklyn to Berlin. The rap pioneer Kurtis Blow will perform live on 31.3 in the tube station.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Whitney Houston's Untimely Death Shocks Hip-Hop
Wu-Tang's Raekwon shared, "I can't believe I'm hearing this new [sic] about the great whitney houston! r.i.p may she rest in peace" and added "My moms loves that lady," showing just how far-reaching and cross-generational Whitney's talent really was.
Diddy, who shared a mutual mentor in music impresario Clive Davis with Whitney, tweeted, "Whitney Houston!!! OMG!! I really can't believe this.. This is one of the saddest days ever.." UGK's Bun B sent love for Whitney and her family, "Incredible talent. Tragic downfall. Prayers for Miss Cissy and her daughter Bobbi. #RIPWhitney."
Earlier today, reports surfaced that Whitney Houston died suddenly in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at the age of 48. Her representative Kristin Foster confirmed the singer's passing. Further details on the cause of death remain unknown.
Houston, the daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston and the late John Houston, was discovered by Arista Records honcho Clive Davis in the early-1980s and he would go on to guide her career to the tune of 170 million albums sold. The iconic singer's hit songs — from "The Greatest Love of All" to "I Will Always Love You" — are now radio staples and firmly entrenched in the pop music canon.
Her influence can be heard on a generation of young singers who cite her as an inspiration, from Mariah Carey, Brandy and Monica to Christina Aguilera and Beyonce.
But Houston was dogged by her demons. In a 2009 interview with Oprah Winfrey she detailed the years of addiction and the toll they had taken on her personal and professional lives.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Grab Your Chessboards if you love Hip-hop!!
Hip Hop Meets Chess to Combat Violence
Once again, the Bay Area-based Hip-Hop Chess Federation is back with another one of its terrific events, blending cool music, scholarship, and the game of kings. Started by HHCF founder Adisa Banjoko, with help from rappers like RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Raaka of Dilated Peoples, Casual from Hieroglyphics, and others, the event aims to bring kids together with their heroes to play chess.
It's that simple, but the results can be amazing. By playing chess, kids learn about alternatives to violence, and like the game itself, they learn the importance of patience, and thinking about the consequences of a move.
As Banjoko says, "The Bay has had a lot of violence and tension and we put this event together in hope of balancing the nagativity, with a wave of positivity."
If you're interested in playing or helping, the event is saturday the 10th at John O'Connell High School in San Francisco. It runs from 10am to 2pm.
Come for the DJ .. stay for the chess.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Black Knights - Love Like This (Produced by RZA)
New RZA produced joint from the west-coast Wu-crew’s upcoming LP, All Skills, No Luck By The Black Knights ft. Christbearer (Northstar)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Interview: The RZA Talks Headphones, Hollywood, and Working On “Watch The Throne”
There are few people in hip-hop that deserve to be called an auteur (the French word for author, a title reserved for consummate creators) as much as The RZA. The de-facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, he’s more than just a legendary producer. From the earliest days of the Wu, Rzarector was their creative visionary.
He’s also a savvy businessman who helped the Wu-Tang Clan change not just the sound of hip-hop, but the business model too. Wu was the first team to land a group record deal as well as a variety of solo deals. With Wu Wear, he became one of the first rappers with a clothing brand. He’s also written a book (The Wu-Tang Manual), composed and recorded original scores for movies like Ghost Dog: The Way of The Samurai and Kill Bill, and he even claims he helped create the technology behind Serato and Final Scratch. Oh, and he’s directing his own upcoming film, The Man With The Iron Fists. Needless to say, the man has always been at the forefront of hip-hop culture.
And now he’s got one more notch to add to his black belt in hip-hop: Headphones. Since Dr. Dre ushered in the headphone boom with his ubiquitous Beats By Dre, everyone from 50 Cent to Ludacris has been trying to get in on the action. However, unlike 50 or Luda, The Abbot actually knows a thing or two about decibels, kilohertz, and the basics of sound quality. And just like with hip-hop production in the early ‘90s, he’s one of the few people who can rival Dr. Dre’s sound with his Chambers By RZA headphones.
With the headphones going on sale today on the WeSC website as well as Guitar Center locations (they'll become more widely available at additional retailers in the coming weeks), we sat down with The RZA to talk headphones, hip-hop, and Hollywood.
Yes, he also responded to Method Man’s claims that GZA wrote many of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s rhymes, revealed that he had to censor Raekwon and Ghostface Killah on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and claimed he recently gave away 10 beats to Busta Rhymes, Talib Kweli, and Nas...
Interview by Insanul Ahmed (@Incilin)
Update on release party for Chambers By Rza headphones
Producer extraordinaire and Wu Tang Clan member Rza, recently held a party to celebrate the release of his Chambers By Rza headphones. Many guests were in attendance such as Marilyn Manson, Talib Kweli, and Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas, to name a few, to support the artist’s new venture.
Mike Epps hosted the party which took place in Los Angeles, before Talib Kweli took to the stage to perform, the Rza produced, “Be Noticed”. The footage shows a clip of the Brooklyn hot spitta’ doing his thing for the crowd, looked hype! Check out the clip after the jump, let us know how you feel about the new headphones.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
For those that missed this: Chambers by RZA
Shipping starts 1/12/2011
It’s extraordinary how a person can create – how that person’s mind, talent and ideas translate into melodies, lyrics, beats and soul that enable people to feel and experience life and life’s events differently.
A person, one person, whose ideas, heart and thoughts resonates to millions of individuals, independent of age, race, religion or background and in more forms than one – may it be music, film, the written word. It is extraordinary talent – and it makes what we call a legend.
Beginning in Fall 2011 WeSC proudly introduces a collaboration with a man that embodies all of this: RZA. RZA encompasses every single element of an icon. Creative. Intelligent. Dynamic. Talented. His impact and influence in music, culture, arts and film is immense and cannot be overstated. Even after crafting multiple masterpieces over two decades in various mediums, he doesn’t stop striving and creating.
Making ideas and creativity come to life. WeSC is incredibly proud to be working with a living legend like RZA and making great things happen. It’s a Superlative Conspiracy.
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