Criminology
Wu-Tang Clan
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I told you a long time ago you fucking little monkey, not to f*ck me Ayy, ayy, who the f*ck you think you talkin' to huh? (You wanna f*ck with me?) Who the f*ck you think I am, your fuckin' bellboy? Do you wanna go to war? (Nothin' but a half a mil', we build) You wanna go to war? We'll take you to war, okay? For real, y'all Takin' you on another one, son Uh, Julio Iglesias Makin' cream like that nigga Yo, first of all son, peep the arson (blaow) Many brothers I be sparkin' and bustin' mad light inside the dark Call me dough snatcher, just the brother for the rapture I hang glide, holdin' on strong, hard to capture Extravagant, RZA bake the track and it's militant Then I react, like a convict, and start killin' shit It's manifested, the gods work like appliances Dealin' in my cypher I revolve around sciences The 9th chamber, leave you trapped inside my hallway You try to flee but you got smoked up by the doorway (blaow, blaow, blaow) No question, I send your ass back, right to the essence Your whole frame is smothered in dirt, now how you restin' While I'll be trapped by sounds, locked behind loops Throwin' niggas off airplanes 'cause cash rules Everything around me black, as you can see Swallow this murder one verse like God Degree Then analyze my soundtrack for satisfaction You adapt like a flashback, chain reaction (Lace 'em niggas, son) AK's black, bust back like seventy MACs I'm all that, street niggas knowin' my steez, black Ron G, you know he coincide with me, see Marvelous, menace for society But anyway, let's toast, champagne thoughts with Ghost I max the most shotguns through the nose F*ck rap, hip-hop put me on top 'Lo wears, and Tommy Hil' fly shit with a knot The witty unpredictable live shit, drive by shit Do-or-die shit, I'll take your lie and shit And then you know, I'm runnin' through the penal, foul Fall through, child was wild The old lady snitched, but f*ck it, you know it, one love kid No, I'm not doin' a bid Too much to get for what 'cause six niggas got stuck And the nigga chain was truck? Yo, f*ck that, criminology rap Sneakers stay jet black floatin' in the flyest Ac', nigga (Bring it, yeah) Much love go to New York City All my Tommy Hil', ice rockin' niggas
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Written by: Corey Woods, Dennis Coles, Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams, Robert Diggs, Russell Patterson, Stuart Bascombe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Structure"Criminology," a song by Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Wu-Tang Clan, does not follow traditional song structure; this American rap song lacks a chorus, unlike many other songs in the same genre.
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Album FeatureThe track was released as part of the album "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx." This album is often considered one of Wu-Tang Clan's best work and a classic within the Hip-Hop genre.
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Produced by RZARZA, a member of Wu-Tang Clan, and one of the most famous producers in hip-hop, produced "Criminology." His production style is characterized by the usage of soul samples, odd song structures, and gritty drums, and it is evident in this song.
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Release Year"Criminology" was released in 1995. The ambiance of rap in the mid-'90s is clearly reflected in the style of the song.
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Complex's 100 Best Wu-Tang Clan SongsThis song not only appeared on this distinguished list but made it to the top 25, ranking 23rd.
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SamplesIt samples dialogue from the 1985 film "The Killer" and the Meters' song "Handclapping Song."
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Mafioso RapThe song represents mafioso rap, a sub-genre of hip-hop known for its hardcore lyrics and themes surrounding organized crime. It's one of the best representations of mafioso rap from the era.
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Billboard 200"Only Built 4 Cuban Linx," the album which features "Criminology," reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
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Ghostface Killah’s VerseGhostface Killah delivers a particularly intense and memorable verse in "Criminology." His aggressive and energetic style has been praised by fans and critics.
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ImpactThe song (in addition to the album as a whole) has been instrumental in the emergence of the sub-genre of mafioso rap, inspiring many artists to pursue this style.
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