RZA: What Wu-Tang’s CEO Really Wants To Do Is Direct
The RZA can't dance. Certainly, people as tall as the Wu-Tang’s CEO — also known as Bobby Digital — sometimes have trouble catching the rhythm, but this is a man who reinvented music. And yet, don't be surprised to see him at an LA hot spot, twitching and twisting in the ear of a Hollywood hottie, or awkwardly bouncing offbeat in half conversation with the weird beard dude from System of a Down.
On the last Tuesday of January, RZA was at one such nightclub, but it didn't matter one bit that the man couldn't dance — when you’re garbed in full samurai attire and a giant afro wig, people tend to not to notice that you have two left feet. Backed by the stone cold funk and soul of Stone Mecca, RZA was there to celebrate the release of Afro Samurai’s second season DVD and the franchise's video game. He tore through selections from the soundtrack (which also dropped that day), as well as “You Can’t Stop Me Now” from Bobby Digital’s 2008 album Digi Snacks.
Before leaving the stage, RZA told the absurdly packed crowd of VIPs and anime nerds that Afro Samurai wasn't going to stop and to expect a feature film. Which is fitting, seeing as RZA is truly ready to fully immerse himself in cinema. This summer, he has what could be a breakout role in what many experts are calling the year's biggest comedy, the Judd Apatow-helmed Funny People, starring Adam Sandler and Seth Rogan. He's also ready to add director to a resume that already includes actor and scorer. Noticeably absent on that list of skills? Dancer. (via shockhound)
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