It would be interesting to do IQ tests on Wu-Tang Clan fans whose favorite MC is GZA (aka The Genius). As his name suggests, GZA verbalized at a higher level than anyone else in the crew (which is saying a lot), and outside of that group, he cut the classic Liquid Swords in 1995, his ultimate merging of haunting, funky production, lyrical incisiveness, and voluminous vocabulary. Follow-ups Beneath the Surface and Pro Tools may not contain the same firepower as Liquid Swords, but they still rank among the best Wu-related solo joints. This show will revisit Liquid Swords' vivid cinematic intrigue in honor of its 25th anniversary. by Dave Segal