Heaven & Hell

Raekwon, Ghostface Killah

About Heaven & Hell

"Heaven & Hell" is the solo debut single by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon, released as the lead single from his solo debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... It features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and backing vocals from Wu-Tang affiliate singer Blue Raspberry. Allmusic stated "everything culminates in "Heaven & Hell" and its longing for redemption"As the rest of the album, the song was produced by the Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA and contains a sample from "Could I Be Falling in Love?" by Syl Johnson, reached #34 in the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales in 1994, and #21 in the Hot Rap Singles in 1995. In 2006, German singer Joy Denalane recorded a completely reworked version of the song, under the title "Heaven or Hell", featuring Raekwon, for her album Born & Raised. The song also featured on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Fresh by Boaz Yakin. 


Year:
1995
4:57
206 
#6

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Yo, yo, wakin' up about ten kid
Jumpin' in the shower, peace about to make
(Moves and slide like greese)
What? I'm all about tecs and checks and nuff respect you front
I'm slammin' you like the lex
So now I'm out in the ninety-five
Rockin' that real nigga don't die
Guess down
(Drawers kani)
But yo I'm makin' a pit stop
Go and buy a box of glocks, til he rolled up and yo
(What up hobbes?, yo, remember that kid that we vicked
He made a half of mil for real, he brought about fo' bricks)
Yo, so now we connect doors, meet me at the airport
Tell golden arms maintain the fort
(get in touch with that west coast cali crab you stabbed, and meet me at the bitch lab)
So word up kid, we slid like a fat four to twelve bid and shit
(couldn't even rest, I need the vic)
And when I slept, I dream g's, son I need some (keys won't sell, call up son)
I heard pook and tyriq caught a beef over some real shit
(a fake nigga faked and they killed his click)
Gimme a minute and I'm with it (yo niggas done did it) rock your vest
(keep your whip tinted, so now we see him up in bojangles
Stranglin' a forty ounce, with ten g's worth of gold bangles)
Diamonds, what, all up in his face
(with his man's mace, medallions the size of dinner plates

Yo, he knew we knew him so we blew him
Took thirty g's worth of jewels of that nigga)
Do him! (so now I'm lampin' in my man's land)
Streets is hot like sand (jesus rollin' in my right hand)
Yup, you know the steezo black, got to go down like that (shallah)
Cigars (and ball hats)

Ninety-four, takin' niggas to war, yo, yo

What do you believe in? heaven or hell?
You don't believe in heaven cause we're livin' in hell
You don't believe in heaven cause we're livin' in hell
So it's your life
(What a chamber, fuckin' with mad strangers
Yeah, you know how it runs baby, straight up yo
Money clothes, designer hoes and shows y'all
That's how it goes whatever)
What do you believe in? heaven or hell?
You don't believe in heaven cause we're livin' in hell
(31st chamber y'all) so it's your life

Niggas ain't even know son, only half is sewed cash
They haven't yet sold their weight
(Question, shit is real, you know what I'm sayin')
Niggas think it's all about a real live allah
A little hundred dollars and that make you a man
Know what I'm sayin'

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Raekwon

Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded numerous solo albums, as well as continuing to work with Wu-Tang and providing an extensive number of guest contributions to other hip hop artist's works. more »

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Written by: ALEX ZANETIS, ROBERT DIGGS, COREY WOODS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
Raekwon is an American rapper and a member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. He launched his solo career in 1994 and is known for his cinematic storytelling in his music.
Album Information
"Heaven & Hell" is a song from Raekwon's debut solo album "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...", which was released in 1995.
Theme and Lyrics
The song's lyrics detail the struggles of living in impoverished conditions and the determination to overcome them to reach a metaphorical 'heaven.' The song shows a deep contrast between such vastly different situations - heaven and hell, hence the song title.
Musical Style
"Heaven & Hell" showcases Raekwon's signature mafioso rap style, incorporating crime-themed storytelling and extensive use of mafia references.
Song Collaboration
"Heaven & Hell" features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, who also frequently collaborates with Raekwon throughout the "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." album.
Producer's Input
The song is produced by RZA, another member of the Wu-Tang Clan, who is known for his uniquely gritty and raw production style.
Sampling
"Heaven & Hell" samples "Could I Be Falling In Love" by Syl Johnson and "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This" by Idris Muhammad.
Critical Reception
The song, like the rest of the album, was critically acclaimed for its cinematic narrative, iconic production, and the chemistry between Raekwon and Ghostface Killah.
Impact on Raekwon's career
"Heaven & Hell," along with the rest of the album, is often credited with establishing Raekwon as a major solo artist in the world of hip-hop.
Cultural Reflection
The song, along with the rest of the album, reflected and portrayed the harsh realities of urban life, making it relatable to many listeners and significant in hip-hop culture.
Legacy
"Heaven & Hell" continues to be celebrated and influential, often cited by other rappers, underscoring its enduring appeal and remarkable impact on the genre.

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