Daytona 500

Ghostface Killah

About Daytona 500

"Daytona 500" is the second single by Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, featuring Force MDs, Raekwon, and Cappadonna from his 1996 solo debut album Ironman. The title is taken from the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar: The Daytona 500. The song was later added to his greatest hits album, Shaolin's Finest.


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1996
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[Singing]
We are the G, O-D's
And we came to rock, the spot
Like Ironman Starks
They be the illest MC's, in the world today
Cappa Raekwon and the are-Z-A
So listen to them clear, and put the box right near your ear
Light your blunts and down your beers
'Cause you could never f*** with Wu-Tang Killer Beez...

Say peace to cats who rock mack knowledge
Knowledgists, street astrologists
Light up the mic God, knowledge this
Fly joints that carried your points

Corolla Motorola holder
Play it God, he pack over the shoulder
Chrome tanks, player like Yanks, check the franchise
Front on my guys, my enterprise splash many lives

Rapel on fakes like reflectors
He had sugar in his ear in his last crack career
We can can him, manhandle him, if you want to
Run in his crib-o, get ditto, skate like a limo

And jet to the flyest estate, relate take a break
Break down an eighth and then wait drop it like Drake
Thugs they be booing and screwing, we canoeing
Claim they doin' the same s*** we doin', f*** your unit

It's the same style, RZA trainable, jump the turnstyle
On the alley tried to challenge God for the new vials
Especially that, aluminum bat in the act
Relax, lay back, sell a grenade a day, it pays black

The Mac-10 flex white cats like Windex
Index finger be sore, bustin' these fly scripts
The Wally kid count crazily grands with our plans
Layin' with my b****es and my mans in Lex Lands

We losin' em, jet to the stash and now Jerusalem
Abusin' em, rockin his jewels like we usin em
Low pro star, seven thick waves rock Polar
Roll with the older God, build with the Son and the Star

[Chorus:]
All these MC's start realizing
That Ghost got that s***, that'll keep you vibing
The Wu is here to bring, you Shaolin's finest
But if your shields are weak, you better step behind us

Mercury raps is roughed then God just shown like taps
Red and white Wally's that match, bend my baseball hat
Doin forever s***, like pissin out the window on turnpikes
Robbin n****z for leathers, high swipin on dirt bikes

Voice be metal like Von Harper radio bubble
Murder sleep away camp, the fly lady champ
The arsonist, who burn with his pen regardless
Slaying all these earthlings and fake foreigners

In the Philippines, pick herbal beans, bubbling strings
Body chemical CREAM, we burn kerosene
The conviction of my tape is rape, wicked like Nixon
Long-heads inscriptions with three sixes in

Kiss the pyramid experiment with high explosive
I slapbox with Jesus, lick shots at Joseph
Zoomin like binoculars, the rap blacksmith
Money's Rolex, with sparkles, Chef ragtop is spotless

I'm Iron Man no cheap cash metal I'm steel alloy
True identity hidden inside secret tabloids
Breathe oxygen both sides of my jaw carry oxes
The track hit like the bangers, in hundred watt boxes

Yo jostling these cats while Little J be deli-ing
Sip Irish Moss out of Widelians

[Chorus]

Give me the the fifty thou, small bills
My gold plate, my slang kills
My Benz spills, whattup Lils
Murder one Dunn

Killer bee stung, guess who back home Son
My technique of slang camp won, third platoon soon
Cristal bottles, cages of boom, probably wardrobe
The mad-hatter big dick style, beware goons

Smuggle balloons, lord of dooms, in fat p**** wombs
Let the Gods build, pull up the grill
Check out the mad skills
Top secret technique, too hard for you to peep it

And keep it, jiggy style of rap and watchin knuckle slang 
Sweep it out of order ape recorder can't record my slaughter 
Spoil the rotten Don is too good to be forgotten
High top notch, borderline rhymes is handc***ed

Ninety-six, my ill sound clash is still hot
Get yourself shot

[Chorus]

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Ghostface Killah

Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Ghostface Killah debuted his solo-career with Ironman in 1996, which was well received by music critics. He has continued his success over the following years with critically acclaimed albums such as Supreme Clientele (2000) and FishScale (2006). His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film Mystery of Chessboxing. more »

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Written by: Corey Woods, Darryl Robert Hill, Dennis David Coles, Robert F. Diggs, Robert M. James

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Ghostface Killah" is a prominent member of the influential American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. He released "Daytona 500" as a solo track, but the song also features fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon and Cappadonna.
Release Details
The song "Daytona 500" is from Ghostface Killah's first solo album, "Ironman," which was released in 1996.
Song Title
The title "Daytona 500" references the well-known NASCAR race of the same name, symbolizing the fast-paced lifestyle described in the song.
Sampling
The song samples "Nautilus" by Bob James and "Stay Away From Me" by The Sylvers. The use of these samples gives the song a distinctive 70's music vibe.
Video Originality
The music video for "Daytona 500" is noteworthy for its innovative use of footage from the original "Speed Racer" anime series. The video was directed by Brett Ratner, who is well known for directing the "Rush Hour" films.
Chart Performance
"Daytona 500" reached No. 60 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
Lyricism
"Daytona 500" is celebrated for its sophisticated lyricism, demonstrating the trademark wordplay and dense, complex rhymes typical of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Sartorial Influence
The song includes lyric references to fashion brands such as Ralph Lauren Polo, reflecting Ghostface Killah's distinctive personal style and influence on streetwear trends.
Featured Artists
While the track is technically a Ghostface Killah solo song, Daytona 500 features performances from fellow Wu-Tang members Raekwon and Cappadonna. Both artists contribute verses to the song and are credited as featured artists.
Popularity
Despite not being a commercial success in terms of chart performance, "Daytona 500" is widely considered a classic in hip-hop circles and has been praised for its iconic sampling and memorable lyrics.

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