Colors
Ice-T
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Written by: RICHARD JONES, JONATHAN ROTEM, KISEAN ANDERSON, ANDRE GLENN CHARLES, TRACY MARROW, ADIDJA PALMER, SEAN POMPEY, JASON HARROW
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Colors" is widely recognized as a significant track in the Gangsta Rap genre.
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Album Release"Colors" originated from the soundtrack of the same name, which was for the movie "Colors" in 1988.
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Artist BackgroundIce-T is often considered one of the founding figures of Gangsta Rap, and "Colors" is one of his most popular tracks.
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Theme and LyricsThe lyrics of "Colors" present a hard-edged depiction of gang life with insightful social commentary.
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Controversy and CriticismThe song was controversial at the time of its release because some listeners believed it glamorized and promoted gang violence.
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Music VideoThe official music video for Colors includes clips from the movie as well as footage of Ice-T performing the song.
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Billboard Ranking"Colors" peaked at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
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Sampled MusicThe song has been sampled in numerous other tracks, underlining its impact on hip-hop music.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its controversial context, "Colors" continues to be one of the most influential songs in Gangsta Rap history.
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Film Tie-InThe song was purposely composed for the film 'Colors' about gang culture in the late 80s in Los Angeles. Ice-T appeared in the film as an actor, too.
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