The GZA performs at the Howard Theatre on May 3, 2019. (Photo by Andy Jillson)

GZA, aka The Genius, aka “the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan” stopped at the Howard Theatre in DC recently to perform his highly acclaimed second solo studio album Liquid Swords, and I was there to take some photos.

Following his performance of several tracks off Liquid Swords, his 1995 solo album, GZA surprised the crowd by performing versions of Wu-Tang Clan classics “Clan in da Front,” “Protect Ya Neck,” “C.R.E.A.M.,” and “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’ Wit.” GZA also covered “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” in tribute to Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

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Catch the GZA on his Facebook! Here are some photos of GZA performing at The Howard Theatre in DC on May 3, 2019. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.