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Decoded: RZA "Unspoken Word" & "Protect Ya Neck"

With RZA back in the limelight, Jay-Z’s Life+Times outlet recently linked with the Wu-Tang member

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With RZA back in the limelight, Jay-Z‘s Life+Times outlet recently linked with the Wu-Tang member for their latest episode of Decoded. The clip sees RZA breaking down lines from two classic tracks, “Unspoken Word” from his Bobby Digital debut as well as “Protect Ya Neck” from Wu-Tang’s Enter the 36 Chambers. So if you were ever wondering about the deciphering of these iconic bars, simply sit back and press play above.

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