Digi Snacks
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008-06-24 |
| Founder | RZA |
| Products | Hip hop music album |
Digi Snacks represents the fourth individual studio album by American rapper and producer RZA, marking his third release under the Bobby Digital persona. Serving as a narrative continuation from Digital Bullet, the album was made available on June 24, 2008, via Koch Records. Initially titled Digi Snax, the name was altered before the official launch.
The album's primary single, "You Can't Stop Me Now," includes a guest verse from fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck. Another notable track, "Drama," features contributions from Monk of Black Knights alongside vocalist Thea van Seijen. Production duties were handled by David Banner—notably on "Straight Up the Block," which was considered for a follow-up single—California-based producer Panauh Kalayeh, and King Tech. Additionally, live musical elements were provided by Wu-Tang-affiliated funk and soul ensemble Stone Mecca, who also joined RZA on a U.S. tour during June and July 2008. This tour included unexpected performances by various Wu-Tang members and associates to support the album's promotion.
Describing Digi Snacks to Billboard.com, RZA characterized it as "purely enjoyable hip-hop... an ideal fusion of reality, fiction, sci-fi, and martial arts." The album’s artwork, crafted by Gary Alford, incorporates a short comic strip within its sleeve design.
Production
"You Can't Stop Me Now," the album’s lead single, showcases a guest appearance from fellow Wu-Tang Clan artist Inspectah Deck. This track incorporates a sample from Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield's "Message from a Black Man," a composition previously utilized by artists such as Mos Def, MF DOOM, and Nas. Employing this sample strategically ties the single to an established hip-hop tradition, thereby enhancing its commercial resonance.
Track listing
- Notes
- The international release features an extended cut of track #3, "You Can’t Stop Me Now" (8:09), which includes additional vocal contributions from U-God, Zu Keeper, and Inspectah Deck.
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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