RZA

The word comes from Islam and is meant to be a universal greeting. It's the only word I use to begin and end each communication with my fellow man. "Peace"--it's the prevention of conflict. "Peace"--it establishes both parties on a ground of mutual respect no matter who they are. "Peace"--it's universal. If an alien jumps in front of your ass, comes at you like "BLAAH!"--you can still say "Peace." He may even understand you.
     Peace. The whole energy of the word itself is good.
     Peace.
     But as they say, come in peace, but prepare for war.

The master of the Wu-Tang Clan, the beatsmith himself, Robert Fitzgerald “RZA” Diggs came to define the Wu sound throughout its rise. Along with his contributions to the Clan, RZA maintains a steady production and rap career, producing consistent hits and providing us the wonderful #Wu-Wednesdays. Hail to the Ruler Zig-Zag-Zig Allah.

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He is often considered to be one of, if not the greatest hip-hop producer of all time.

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