""I used to travel from Shaolin to the South Bronx, and at that time Shaolin was kind of behind compared to the Bronx. It was fascinating to see how many live MCs existed out there.""
""You had the Treacherous Three, Cold Crush Brothers, Fearless Four. I used to like Spoonie G. I grew up listening to a lot of those tapes that were made in Harlem World and those places where they would...""
GZA developed an interest in hip-hop culture during the 1970s, influenced by block parties and his cousin RZA. He frequently traveled to the Bronx, where he encountered a more vibrant hip-hop scene compared to Staten Island. GZA admired groups like the Treacherous Three, Cold Crush Brothers, and Fearless Four, who were pivotal in shaping his artistic vision. His experiences in the Bronx and the music of these influential groups significantly contributed to his development as a rapper with a rich vocabulary and complex themes.
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