The RZA Presents: Afro Samurai Resurrection OST
RZA · 2009
59 min · 17 tracks · classical music
A cinematic blend of hip-hop beats and orchestral arrangements that echo the intensity of a samurai epic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood Thicker Than Mud “Family Affair” — This track encapsulates the essence of loyalty and familial bonds, using layered vocal samples that reflect the emotional weight of the narrative.
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Kill Kill Kill — With its aggressive beats and sharp lyrical flow, this track underscores the series' themes of vengeance and survival, making it a standout moment in the OST.
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Take The Sword, Part III — The ten-minute closer delves into a meditative soundscape that contrasts with earlier tracks, providing resolution and depth to the overall journey of Afro Samurai.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively merges orchestral and hip-hop elements, showcasing RZA's unique compositional style.
What we noticed
- Many tracks are structured around dynamic contrasts, with quiet, introspective moments followed by intense, climactic sections that evoke action scenes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic soundscapes for immersion
- dynamic journey with climactic peaks
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- evocative themes of honor
- intense moments for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking consistent upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, this soundtrack marked RZA's return to scoring after his acclaimed work on the original 'Afro Samurai' series. By this time, he had established himself as a multifaceted artist, successfully merging his hip-hop roots with film composition, following the critical success of his previous projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ghostface Killah· MF DOOM· J Dilla
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bitch Gonna Get Ya
The verses shift from personal confrontation to broader themes of betrayal and revenge, emphasizing an escalating tension throughout.
This progression creates a narrative arc that not only drives home individual conflict but also mirrors the overarching themes of justice within the story.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Combat (Afro Season II Open Theme) 2:50
- 2 You Already Know 2:48
- 3 Blood Thicker Than Mud “Family Affair” 3:33
- 4 Whar 4:25
- 5 Girl Samurai Lullaby 3:21
- 6 Fight For You 2:01
- 7 Bitch Gonna Get Ya 3:37
- 8 Bloody Days Bloody Nights 1:47
- 9 Kill Kill Kill 2:44
- 10 Nappy Afro 3:36
- 11 Bloody Samurai 3:24
- 12 Dead Birds 2:22
- 13 Arch Nemesis 2:48
- 14 Brother’s Keeper 3:42
- 15 Yellow Jackets 3:04
- 16 Take The Sword, Part III 10:50
- 17 Number One Samurai (Afro Season II Outro) 2:56
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