Hand of the Dead Body
Scarface, Ice Cube
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In world news today officials agree that rapper Brad Jordan alias Scarface must be stopped After being monitored by secret service agents for two years Evidence leads Tobacco and Fire Arms officials to believe that his literally dope lyrics promote drug usage and distribution Degrade women influence gambling promote and teach violence and more importantly Its influencing our minors and destroying our young community Officials say, he's the lord of underground rap and his music must be stopped We got this whole motherfucker on a mission Now the whole entire world's gotta try to come up with a quick decision They claim we threats to society And now they callin on the government to try and make somebody quiet For the bullshit they done to me Gangsta Nip, Spice 1 or 2Pac never gave a gun to me So gangsta rap ain't done shit for that I've even seen white folks from River Oaks go get the gat So why you tryin kick some dust up America's been always known for blaiming us niggas for they f*ck-ups And we were always considered evil Now they tryin to bust our only code of communicating with our people Lets peep the game from a different angle Matt Dillon pulled his pistol every time him and someone tangled So why you criticize me For the shit that you see on your tv That rates worse than PG Just bring your ass to where they got me So you can feel the hand of the dead body [Chorus: x2] Nigga don't believe that song That nigga's wrong Gangstas don't live that long So now they tryin separation And sendin black folks in white coats to infiltrate our congregation Tappin into our conversation Saying the message that they give Bring forth or premeditation So David's got a silver mag While listenin to Brad, David gets mad and kills his dad David Duke's got a shotgun So why you get upset cause I got one A tisket a tasket A nigga got his ass kicked Shot in the face by a cop, close casket An open and sgut situation Cop gets got, the want to blame it on my occupation If you don't dig me, than nigga you can sue me Because the shit that I be sayin ain't worse than no western money Don't blame me blame your man Gotti So you can feel the hand of the dead body [Chorus: x2] You best to free your mine Before I free my nine And stop fuckin with the void in pop Or feel my hot rocks Bang, bang, boom boom, ping ping I'm the black White boys gat a magazine and don't kow how to act I'll attack and make you vomit Down with Kahlid Abdul Muhammad Do he got a brother, I'm it now I'm the illest want to kill this house nigga Don Cornelius Can you feel this? You punk niggas make me sick Suckin' on the devil's dick Scared of revolution Need to start deuchin' Houston is the place I caught a case Them motherfuckers tried to put a scar on my face But i bust two times to the gut To the Reverend Calvin Butts Gotta pair of nuts? I started this gangsta shit in 86 Now you dissin' me For publicity Isn't he a hoe to the third degree Who me I'm a g who like to scrap-a-lot Down with Rap-A-Lot And I can't stop, won't stop So f*ck Bill and Hillary Ice Cube their ain't no killin' me Ice Cube, Scarface Droppin' on these sellin' out niggas, doing it like this [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: MIKE DEAN, O'SHEA JACKSON, JOSEPH JOHNSON, BRAD JORDAN, EDDIE WILSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Hand of the Dead Body" was released on October 18, 1994.
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Album InclusionThis song is part of the album "The Diary", which is Scarface's third studio album.
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CollaborationsBesides Scarface, the song features Ice Cube and Devin the Dude, making it a team-up of notable hip-hop personalities.
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Chart Performance"Hand of the Dead Body" enjoyed a reasonable measure of success, reaching Number 9 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and Number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Subject ContentThe song addresses issues like prejudice, media perception of African-Americans, and societal problems prevalent at the time of its release.
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Statistical SuccessWith its high position in the charts, "Hand of the Dead Body" became one of the most successful songs in Scarface's career.
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Social CommentaryBoth Scarface and Ice Cube are known for their sociopolitical commentary in their music. This song is no exception, painting a picture of the harsh realities faced by African American communities in the 90s.
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Music VideoThe music video for the track was as impactful as the song, featuring scenes of violent acts in news broadcasts and Scarface, Ice Cube, and Devin the Dude addressing the issues in the song lyrics.
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ReceptionOwing to its critical outlook on social issues, the song received a generally positive response from critics and listeners, providing a platform for discussion on the highlighted topics.
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Impact on Hip-Hop"Hand of the Dead Body" is considered a classic in the genre of hip-hop, not only for its catchy beats but also for its potent message and candid portrayal of societal issues.
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LegacyDespite being over two decades old, the song still holds relevance today, serving as a testament to Scarface's longevity and the timeless nature of his work.
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