Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA will be presented with the TEC Innovation Award at The NAMM Show's 2024 TEC Awards on January 27 in Anaheim, California.
The award honors individuals that have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of recording technology.
"RZA's formidable body of work and talent is unquestionable," said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. "His legacy of accomplishments and lasting power on music inspires many music makers beyond hip-hop and he deserves this high recognition."
Robert Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA, is a trailblazer in culture and in hip-hop, having created Wu-Tang Clan's widely imitated core sound.
Diggs' career has also reached beyond recording with ventures into the world of television and films.
The NAMM Show will feature live music and panels, including a performance by emerging female hip-hop artist Blimes, and sessions such as Innovate and Elevate: Exploring DJ Technology with DJ Hapa, as well as signature events such as the Parnelli Awards, She Rocks Awards, and many other industry gatherings.
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