She's got a song called "Bitch Gonna Get Ya" and another called "Fight for You," which describes the pain she feels towards Afro and why she wants to kill him. So Afro has to get his sword out again, know what I mean? So I put a lot of female presences on the soundtrack, including Rah Digga. He's in a different state of mind and tired of killing, but Sio digs up his father. RZA: The soundtrack really complements the series, which is based on a female villain named Sio, played by Lucy Liu, who is out to kill Afro. : Now that we've confirmed you're sticking around, what are your thoughts on the Afro Samurai Resurrection soundtrack? Over here it's almost obsolete, but the Third World is still using cassettes! Right now, their audio component is built around CDs. RZA: Potentially, there will be a time like that, but it will take the auto industry to make it happen, at least until they have a way to download music in your car. : Are you looking ahead to a day when CDs are dead? I've been a good businessman with a good repertoire, so if I want to go, I can. I just might set up a digital boutique label for those who want it. But I will be making music every day regardless. As for acting, who knows? The music biz is changing and losing ground every day. RZA: I don't know if I will retire from music entirely. Is it true that you are retiring from music and performance to focus on film? : Let's start with the scariest news first.
caught up with RZA by phone to chat about Afro Samurai, terrorism, our new president, the return of Sly Stone and the absolute essentials for any martial-arts nut.