GZA most noted for composing and performing in the Wu-Tang Clan and as a Solo artist (for Liquid Swords) GZA is known as Wu Tang's "spiritual head", being both the oldest and the first within the group to receive a record deal.[1] is an American rapperand songwriter. A founding member of the hip hop group the Gary Grice (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage name (/ˈdʒɪzə/ JIZ-ə)