"Homicide is illegal, death is a penalty. What justifies the Homicide when he dies in his own iniquity? Is the master of the mantis rapture comin atcha..." One of THEE greatest hip hop verses I've ever heard period! Every line hit like a train! Word to MASTA KILLA!
I used to think Masta Killa was some kind of lyrical mastermind when I first heard this (not that he's not). It was a completely unheard of cadence and rhyme scheme at the time. Also, the vivid imagery of the "nervous system" segment is just so damn impressive. Magnificent.
Yeah the first time I heard that as a kid, I was like "who is this guy and why is he only on one song?" Still one of his best verses, although "Glaciers of Ice", "1112" and "Assassination Day" (and many more) are lethal as well.
Mystery of chess boxing sold me instantly as a kid. The beat, the rhymes, and the visual elements of dudes hoodie’d up on a chess board ,with white masks and swords. I would say Masta Killa’s verse was the best on that song, but ODB’s (RIP)crazy unpredictable energy also sold it too.
Bro, everything you just stated is facts as it pertains to how I became a Wu fan. This song and accompanying music video was the game changer and it was never the same after for me.
Masta Killa never wrote a rhyme until this joint and THAT'S what he comes up with! When I introduce people to Wu this is the track I play them. Everybody goes hard on it. No bad verse.
Homicide's illegal and death is the penalty What justifies the homicide, when he dies? In his own iniquity it's the Master of the Mantis Rapture coming at you We have an APB on an MC Killer Looks like the work of a Master Evidence indicates that's it's stature Merciless like a terrorist hard to capture The flow, changes like a chameleon Plays like a friend and stabs you like a dagger This technique attacks the immune system Disguised like a lie paralyzing the victim You scream as it enters your bloodstream Erupts your brain from the pain these thoughts contain Moving on a nigga with the speed of a centipede and injure - ANY MOTHERFUCKING CONTENDER
It took me some years listening to MCing/rapping to stop Masta Killas “one breath” spitting…until then it was U-God and ODB that made me rock. What an energetic track!
Masta Killa definitely was the icing on the cake, on that track. His verse still bugs me out to this day… he worded every line so perfect. One of the best Hiphop verses of all time. 👐🏾 #StudentOfTheWu
I can't wait until they show masta killa and killah priest falling asleep and masta killa taking advantage while priest was sleeping and when he woke up masta had his verse ready for the mystery of cheeseboxing ready lol
They not going to show that story. There is one episode left. That takes away from the core story and they have to cut stuff. Ofc it would be dope to see that in the show they just wont bcuz time constraints. But we as fans know it happened.
Only started listening to Wu Tang last week and I can confidently say this song (and C.R.E.A.M.) are both absolutely perfect songs. Every MC on it did their thing which is mainly what makes it so addictive. But I must say, the highlight of the track was Masta Killa’s verse. His cadence, flow, bars, style and just about everything was mind-blowing to me. But of course, everyone else just about killed it too. And Method Man on the hook is just so catchy. Da Mystery of Chessboxing is incredible addictive. The beat, lyrics, style and even the music video just blew me away. Can’t wait to hear Wu-Tang Forever.
I remember "dailling" up "the box" a million times just to watch that video over & over again. Yeah, my mom nearly wu-tanged my head piece when she saw the phone bill at the end of the month but it was worth it.🙌
I said this in the comment of another video and imma say it again. Protect Ya Neck and Method Man made me a fan, but when these brothers dropped the video for Chessboxin I became Wu Tang Forever!!!
Almost 30 years later and The Clan is as strong as ever. I mean fr, they're the most influental rap group of all time. They're still talked about to this day, the W still holds weight and whoever went against the clan is gone today. The logo alone demands respect and whatever sports it is instantly cool. Wu tang to me represents the against all odds mentality. These guys were not supposed to be spokesmen, businessmen, authors , entrepenuers or teachers, yet they're all that an so much more ! The Hulu series, allthough exagerreted, puts things into perspective. The struggle was real and yet they're all here as a unit decades later, Dirty too. Dirt dog is an inspiration to me man, when faced with a difficult situation I just ask myself "what would Dirty do ?" real talk.
My favorite verse is Ghost's verse. Every time i listen to eat i just smile and i bump my head till my brain comes out of my nose 😂 and don't get me started with the lyrics
Masta Killa’s verse was so deep and textured it actually takes a lot of listens to fully contemplate it. I never understood why he wasn’t bigger. His verse is on a level of Nas
Hey the great thing bout wu tang every member have a song where they was in space so dope on a track but most the time its all them make them so different 4real
I've been rockin' with these dudes since day one. Still here 28 years later. I listened to Reunited and Hellz Wind Staff yesterday and it was like hearing it for the first time. Wu-Tang is Forever. Peace. 👐🌍🙌🏾
On January 21, 1994 we talk to Fab 5 Freddy and we went shooting Wu-Tang Clan new video is called "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" from the first album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) on Yo! MTV Raps Classic
Master killer had one of the best verses on this song. I wish they would have explained his role a little bit more in the Wu saga series . He showed up on the last episode of season 2 like here I am. I'm like wtf u come from🤣
Here I go deep type flow Jacques causteo can never get this low, what’s crazy about that verse Jacques I grew up watching him deep diving into water and I said dam dirty good verse
Crazy thing is i didn't hear Protect Ya Neck first...i heard "Chess Boxing" and it was Masta Killas verse that made me go buy the album the next day...much love to #9
For me U God and Masta Killa verse are my favorite of all time because you knew that out of the nine of them those only had one full verse so they had to come with it and they did
Cats don’t spit like they used to in the golden era. The way they painted with words in the day of emceeing touched my life. To me it was all about deck. That is me the rapper. Me the producer trips on the drum tone. The dopest drum I ever heard. Is on the Song it’s yours. I study hip hop. I love it and some made me hate it. Cuz I guess I’m not as talented as I once thought. I used to be a doer even if I sucked I would rather try and fail than not try. I lost that cuz love played me. I just hope one day I get direct closure. So I can move forward and begin to try again. With out feeling insecure or judged. Cuz hip hop helps me stay centered. Cuz I can apologize a million times over to all my friends and family. But the torture continues. It causes me to shut down. But everyone around me seems to want me to be the doer I used to be. I want that as well but I’m made to feel crazy stupid and a joke. But what if I was talented what if I was the freshmaker. Why would people want to keep me mentally stuck in a rut. When my aim is to help everyone. While everyone thinks it’s about my ego. That’s so wrong it’s about a culture that some how lost it’s way due to tasteless video displays. - lol crazy not crazy more like bullied and tortured lol inbox open direct communication welcome. Ask questions get direct truthful answers
I have question. What is the name of the song that has the intro with the old man tells the kid to hit him but he doesn't want to because the old man was blind he told him to strike him . And then tells the kid to close his eyes and listen to the humming bird . And asked him how he can not . Please I've been looking for that song for a long time please help me .
Good morning favorite group Wu-Tanghas today I'm walking right now and I'm asking for the blessings of the Lord for a better day better life to come to be uplifted an elevated in the lord's name amen
Wu Tang Clan is the greatest hip hop crew of all time. There's 9 members so they had to battle to get a spot on a song. Steel sharpens steel. It's like being a poor kid and having to fight your other 8 siblings for a slice of pizza. It only makes you better. This is the blueprint to make a hip hop dynasty.
THAT BEAT THAT BEAT THAT BEAT THAT BEAT is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Masta Killa & Killah Priest truthfully i believe Timbo King shouldve been the 10th member of Wu-Tang Clan while CappaDonna better off as a 9th member
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When Masta Killa talks it's the definition of CALM
His cadence is smooth
Masta Killa definitely shined at the end
Fax pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Masta Killa humble af. Shout to the quiet assassin
U-gods verse is phenomenal
They all killed this record for real …
Came with hunger and grit
God is underrated
@@Saveyourbs
Man I always wanted to hear more from U-God.
U-God's verse set this whole track and the whole crews rhymes up. From the first verse to the last verse this track was a lyrical assassination
That verse should have been talked about about. One of the dopest intros
"Homicide is illegal, death is a penalty. What justifies the Homicide when he dies in his own iniquity? Is the master of the mantis rapture comin atcha..."
One of THEE greatest hip hop verses I've ever heard period! Every line hit like a train! Word to MASTA KILLA!
Facts
💯
Yeah, that verse is mind boggling. There could probably be a class at a University based on deciphering it. 😂
I used to think Masta Killa was some kind of lyrical mastermind when I first heard this (not that he's not). It was a completely unheard of cadence and rhyme scheme at the time. Also, the vivid imagery of the "nervous system" segment is just so damn impressive. Magnificent.
It was like a sniper bullet you didn't see. Even from all the individual artists on D.M.o.C.B., Masta Killa's verse stood tallest.
Yeah the first time I heard that as a kid, I was like "who is this guy and why is he only on one song?" Still one of his best verses, although "Glaciers of Ice", "1112" and "Assassination Day" (and many more) are lethal as well.
he's like the de La element of the Wu which is ill. Unorthadox flow. Caters to the intellectual poetic. He speaks to me.
@@felixicon Damn now that you mention it, him and Pos do have similar styles sometimes
@@felixicon Completely agree!! Very well said
I can watch WU doc’s all damn day!
That’s cause it’s like 9 or more (plus producers, family or engineers) perspectives and memories of the same moments . It’s more to digest .
Mystery of chess boxing sold me instantly as a kid. The beat, the rhymes, and the visual elements of dudes hoodie’d up on a chess board ,with white masks and swords. I would say Masta Killa’s verse was the best on that song, but ODB’s (RIP)crazy unpredictable energy also sold it too.
Bro, everything you just stated is facts as it pertains to how I became a Wu fan. This song and accompanying music video was the game changer and it was never the same after for me.
Masta Killa never wrote a rhyme until this joint and THAT'S what he comes up with! When I introduce people to Wu this is the track I play them. Everybody goes hard on it. No bad verse.
Never recorded or wrote?..I think it was his first verse on wax..Pretty sure he was writing rhymes years and years before this track
@@streetdisciple5246 He wasn't. He's on record saying that's his first verse ever written.
Homicide's illegal and death is the penalty
What justifies the homicide, when he dies?
In his own iniquity it's the
Master of the Mantis Rapture coming at you
We have an APB on an MC Killer
Looks like the work of a Master
Evidence indicates that's it's stature
Merciless like a terrorist hard to capture
The flow, changes like a chameleon
Plays like a friend and stabs you like a dagger
This technique attacks the immune system
Disguised like a lie paralyzing the victim
You scream as it enters your bloodstream
Erupts your brain from the pain these thoughts contain
Moving on a nigga with the speed of a centipede
and injure - ANY MOTHERFUCKING CONTENDER
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That verse still gives me goosebumps!!
Masta's "No Said Date" is such an under-rated album. In my Wu top 10, it brought back those 36 chambers vibes that had been missing for so long.
No Said Date and The Pillage. 2 of my favorite Wu solo joints. And Wu-Syndicate’s first solo is the best Wu affiliate album there is!
It's good seeing these dudes out here talking about the genesis
GZA's "dream come true" was straight on the beat.
I'm glad _someone_ noticed! 👐
He can't help himself.
It took me some years listening to MCing/rapping to stop Masta Killas “one breath” spitting…until then it was U-God and ODB that made me rock. What an energetic track!
Masta Killah Untouchable Voice and Verse 🔥
Masta Killas first joint... smoked that shit!
Masta Killa definitely was the icing on the cake, on that track. His verse still bugs me out to this day… he worded every line so perfect. One of the best Hiphop verses of all time. 👐🏾 #StudentOfTheWu
Hell yeah
Odb and rebel ins killed this one - too good 🔥🔥🔥
Masta Killa had the best one in my opinion
I can't wait until they show masta killa and killah priest falling asleep and masta killa taking advantage while priest was sleeping and when he woke up masta had his verse ready for the mystery of cheeseboxing ready lol
They not going to show that story. There is one episode left. That takes away from the core story and they have to cut stuff. Ofc it would be dope to see that in the show they just wont bcuz time constraints. But we as fans know it happened.
Didn’t happen I thought it would
It was always my favorite that Masta Killa is the final boss on this track, only time you hear him on 36.
Masta Killa did a Epic Finisher
Masta Killa has arguably the best verse on the whole album.
The amount of insight that’s in these clips is legendary.
RIP ODB.
Wu Tang is forever.
Only started listening to Wu Tang last week and I can confidently say this song (and C.R.E.A.M.) are both absolutely perfect songs. Every MC on it did their thing which is mainly what makes it so addictive. But I must say, the highlight of the track was Masta Killa’s verse. His cadence, flow, bars, style and just about everything was mind-blowing to me. But of course, everyone else just about killed it too. And Method Man on the hook is just so catchy. Da Mystery of Chessboxing is incredible addictive. The beat, lyrics, style and even the music video just blew me away. Can’t wait to hear Wu-Tang Forever.
They need to explain all the Wu albums and songs. I can sit here all day and listen to the explanation of every Wu song and album.
so next episode we getting chessboxin sweet. it sucks thats last episode i hope for a season 3
Oh there's definitely gonna be a 3rd season. With the amount of stories these guys have....they can get to 10 seasons easy.
@@crharper25 easily get that!!!
i have a question, the chessboxin video, were they moving like chess pieces
Masta Killas verse on this is just ridiculous 🔥 🔥
Tru' son..
Masta killa killed his verse
0:44 U-God on his phone he’s soooo petty 😂 super underrated though
I remember "dailling" up "the box" a million times just to watch that video over & over again.
Yeah, my mom nearly wu-tanged my head piece when she saw the phone bill at the end of the month but it was worth it.🙌
😂
I remember The Box.
It was hot stuff back in the day.
FACT: You are smarter after listening to any Wu Tang Clan song
Fact!
Big Facts!!!!
Fact
Fax
Faaaaxxx!! #HondaCivicNation🏎🧑💻
My favorite track on this classic album!
I said this in the comment of another video and imma say it again. Protect Ya Neck and Method Man made me a fan, but when these brothers dropped the video for Chessboxin I became Wu Tang Forever!!!
This song introduced me to WU tang back in 93. I had the tape single with Cream on the other side. Favorite song by far!
Had this on reply MOPPING THE FLOORS BOY!!!
My favourite Wu verse til this day 👐🏽
Almost 30 years later and The Clan is as strong as ever. I mean fr, they're the most influental rap group of all time. They're still talked about to this day, the W still holds weight and whoever went against the clan is gone today. The logo alone demands respect and whatever sports it is instantly cool. Wu tang to me represents the against all odds mentality. These guys were not supposed to be spokesmen, businessmen, authors , entrepenuers or teachers, yet they're all that an so much more ! The Hulu series, allthough exagerreted, puts things into perspective. The struggle was real and yet they're all here as a unit decades later, Dirty too. Dirt dog is an inspiration to me man, when faced with a difficult situation I just ask myself "what would Dirty do ?" real talk.
I don't think they are that polarizing bro, they are more loved than anything else.
odb’s verse is so fucking iconic
Masta Killa’s rhymes at the end elevates the song
Friendly competition is a crucial part of many successful organizations.
What’s crazy is the movie antagonist is GhostFace Killer in the Mystery of Chessboxing one of my favorite movies.
the MASTA
U-God’s laugh is hilarious!!! 😆😆😆 0:39
My favorite verse is Ghost's verse. Every time i listen to eat i just smile and i bump my head till my brain comes out of my nose 😂 and don't get me started with the lyrics
Masta Killa’s verse was so deep and textured it actually takes a lot of listens to fully contemplate it. I never understood why he wasn’t bigger. His verse is on a level of Nas
Hey the great thing bout wu tang every member have a song where they was in space so dope on a track but most the time its all them make them so different 4real
I've been rockin' with these dudes since day one. Still here 28 years later. I listened to Reunited and Hellz Wind Staff yesterday and it was like hearing it for the first time. Wu-Tang is Forever. Peace. 👐🌍🙌🏾
This was the first glimpse of the Wu I ever saw. Rap City top ten honorable mention on a Saturday morning. Wasn't no going back after that.
Masta is in my top 3 of the wu don’t get me wrong I love the wu ima wu head
cant wait to hear about 7th chamber
Seems to be the last one. It's even a bonus like it says in the description
GZA looks like somebody grandpa ❤️❤️❤️❤️ now he looks so chill and ugod is that drunk uncle that just don’t care 😂
Hell yea, I was just listening to Wu Tang and now I am here woop!
Wu Tang forever. So lucky to be watching these legends and even better after the SAGA.
Masta Killa had the best verse 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
On January 21, 1994 we talk to Fab 5 Freddy and we went shooting Wu-Tang Clan new video is called "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" from the first album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) on Yo! MTV Raps Classic
Master killer had one of the best verses on this song. I wish they would have explained his role a little bit more in the Wu saga series . He showed up on the last episode of season 2 like here I am. I'm like wtf u come from🤣
Damn, they ain't even mention Deck verse!! Need a longer discussion on this track!
Master Killah talking how he rap lol 1:44
Legends! Love these videos
That Masta Killa verse was 🔥. I still randomly recite it till this day.
If a movie about rick james was to ever come out UGod should play him
That APB shit from mastakiller had me hooked
Masta Killa I love him swear
My fav member of the wu is Masta Killa
Here I go deep type flow Jacques causteo can never get this low, what’s crazy about that verse Jacques I grew up watching him deep diving into water and I said dam dirty good verse
Crazy thing is i didn't hear Protect Ya Neck first...i heard "Chess Boxing" and it was Masta Killas verse that made me go buy the album the next day...much love to #9
For me U God and Masta Killa verse are my favorite of all time because you knew that out of the nine of them those only had one full verse so they had to come with it and they did
for his 1st rhyme ever!? Masta Killa literally murdered "Da Mystery" and is my favorite verse before any of the other ones
GFK, Deck, and MK kill this one
O.D.B. too!
Golden Arms and Noodles KILLED IT on this track 🔥 🔥 all of them did, but special shout out to those two
Masta is a killa
soo damn smooth n different
Masta Killa killed that 🔥🔥🔥🔥
What does the “U” in U-God stand for?
You
5% teachings is I-God and You-God. Knowledge Of Self
If I am not mistaken it's short for his Five-Percent Nation name which is "Universal God Allah". So the U means Universal.
@@Knowledgegod759 it stands for universal
Pardon self AK,if I'm not mistaken the U would stand for Universal or uni verse ,5# meaning he's universal god peace aki
If you study The Supreme Mathematics and The 120 Lessons then go back and listen to all of Masta Killa's verses they would all make more sense to you.
Cats don’t spit like they used to in the golden era. The way they painted with words in the day of emceeing touched my life. To me it was all about deck. That is me the rapper. Me the producer trips on the drum tone. The dopest drum I ever heard. Is on the Song it’s yours. I study hip hop. I love it and some made me hate it. Cuz I guess I’m not as talented as I once thought. I used to be a doer even if I sucked I would rather try and fail than not try. I lost that cuz love played me. I just hope one day I get direct closure. So I can move forward and begin to try again. With out feeling insecure or judged. Cuz hip hop helps me stay centered. Cuz I can apologize a million times over to all my friends and family. But the torture continues. It causes me to shut down. But everyone around me seems to want me to be the doer I used to be. I want that as well but I’m made to feel crazy stupid and a joke. But what if I was talented what if I was the freshmaker. Why would people want to keep me mentally stuck in a rut. When my aim is to help everyone. While everyone thinks it’s about my ego. That’s so wrong it’s about a culture that some how lost it’s way due to tasteless video displays. - lol crazy not crazy more like bullied and tortured lol inbox open direct communication welcome. Ask questions get direct truthful answers
Masta Killas verse is the greatest wu verse ever. There. I said it
Everytime I hear this track, its like having a gat pointed right at my knot.
Masta smoked that track on “Da Mystery of Chessboxin”
Masta killa bodied everyone on that
They don’t sell wu wear in the states anymore?
I have question. What is the name of the song that has the intro with the old man tells the kid to hit him but he doesn't want to because the old man was blind he told him to strike him . And then tells the kid to close his eyes and listen to the humming bird . And asked him how he can not . Please I've been looking for that song for a long time please help me .
How come The Gza didn't have a verse on DMOCB?
Maybe we'll find out!
because hes playing chess with the rza
Raw
I’ma give it to ya
With no trivia
Raw like Cocaine straight from Bolivia.
Classic set off verse.
Good morning favorite group Wu-Tanghas today I'm walking right now and I'm asking for the blessings of the Lord for a better day better life to come to be uplifted an elevated in the lord's name amen
Amen
God bless
Bless up 🙏🏾
Fuck this I always wondered how they made this greatness
Wu Tang Clan is the greatest hip hop crew of all time. There's 9 members so they had to battle to get a spot on a song. Steel sharpens steel.
It's like being a poor kid and having to fight your other 8 siblings for a slice of pizza. It only makes you better.
This is the blueprint to make a hip hop dynasty.
Masts Killa stole the show
Peace To The Gods; Jamel is a student of this art form. He quoted one of the best emcees of all time : KMD
King Salute. And all Facts on the chessboard. #GodsofRap
Wu Tang 👐🏻 🙏🏻🔥⚔️🔥💪🏻🔥☯️🔥✌🏻🐝🐝🐝Suuuuuu from Germany 🇩🇪💗👑
THAT BEAT THAT BEAT THAT BEAT THAT BEAT
is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Favorite verses are ODB’s and Masta Killa
I felt like Deck kill that track
Killa murdered this joint.
MK always had the best verse on chessboxing imo.
UGod verse was the first verse I memorized as a youngin lol my joint !!
I love Masta Killa & Killah Priest truthfully i believe Timbo King shouldve been the 10th member of Wu-Tang Clan while CappaDonna better off as a 9th member
0:36 😂
Checkmate
🙏🏾🙏🏾 🔥 🔥
real hip hop