Daytona 500
Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna
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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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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.
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Release DetailsThe song "Daytona 500" is from Ghostface Killah's first solo album, "Ironman," which was released in 1996.
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Song TitleThe title "Daytona 500" references the well-known NASCAR race of the same name, symbolizing the fast-paced lifestyle described in the song.
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SamplingThe 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.
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Video OriginalityThe 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.
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Chart Performance"Daytona 500" reached No. 60 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
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Lyricism"Daytona 500" is celebrated for its sophisticated lyricism, demonstrating the trademark wordplay and dense, complex rhymes typical of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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Sartorial InfluenceThe song includes lyric references to fashion brands such as Ralph Lauren Polo, reflecting Ghostface Killah's distinctive personal style and influence on streetwear trends.
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Featured ArtistsWhile 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.
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PopularityDespite 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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