Gravel Pit

Wu-Tang Clan

About Gravel Pit

"Gravel Pit" is a single released by the Wu-Tang Clan featuring Paulissa Moorman for their album The W. It was not as popular in the U. S. as other Wu-Tang Clan singles like "C. R. E. A. M." and "Uzi (Pinky Ring)". It did, however, receive major radio play, and topped the music video show 106 and Park for two weeks straight. It is also the Wu-Tang's only Top 40 hit in the UK, peaking at number six. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 116 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". The chorus of the song: "Back, back and forth and forth..." is taken from the funk group Cameo's single "Back And Forth". The hook of the song: "Check out my gravel pit..." is sung by Paulissa Moorman. According to The Wu-Tang Manual the beat for the track was sampled from Antoine Duhamel's soundtrack to a French TV miniseries entitled Belphegor. The song features verses from three of the Wu-Tang Clan's MCs, Method Man, Ghostface Killah and U-God, as well as spoken bits from RZA and Raekwon.  


Year:
2000
4:50
284 
#1

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[Rza]
1,2 1,2, yo check this out, it's the jump off right now
I want everybody to put your work down, put your guns down
And report to the pit, the gravel pit
Leave your problems at home, leave your children at home
We gon take it back underground, I be Bobby Boulders
Wu-Tang Clan on yo' mind one timeIt's the jump off, so just jump off my nigga...

[Tekitha: Hook]
Check out my gravel pitA mystery unraveling
Wu-Tang is the CD that I travel with
Don't go against the grain if you can't handle it[Meth]
Ha, holla cross from the land of the lostBehold the pale horse, off course
Follow me, Wu Tang gotta beThe best thing since Starks in Clark Wallabees
African killer bees black watchOn the radio blowin out yo' watch
From Park Hill, the house on haunted hill
Every time you walk by, your back get a chill
Let's peel, you want to talk, rap skillsI spit like a semiautomatic to the grill
Elbow grease, and elbow roomBaby play me, baby fall down go boom
Party people gather round, count down to apocalypse...

[U-God]
I'm the kid with the golden arms[Meth]
And I'm the motherfucking Hot Nikks, pass the bluntMy nigga don't front
You had it for a minute but it seem like a monthNow I'm chokin, smokin, hopin
I don't croakin from overdosin...Hey kid, watch me as I...
Wu and Meth got you openLet's ride, can't stand niggas who floss too much
Can't stand Bentleys they cost too muchKid want to get up, then kid get touched
Kid want to stick up, then kid get stuckI'm the one that called you bluff
When your boys tried to act toughRemember what Old Dirty said
I'll f*ck your ass up!Now listen

[Tekitha's hook over Meth]
[Meth]
Back, back and forth and forthBack, back and forth and forth
Back, back and forth and forthAs we go...Back, back and forth and forth
Back, back and forth and forthBack, back and forth and forthAs we go...

[Ghostface]
E with the English extinguish styles extremist
Bald head beamers run wildIt's the kid with the gold cup, stepped out like what
What's poppin and why'all niggas boboBlasting shae shae, chocolate shortae
Rich fellas rock those all day1960 shit I'm goldie
That's right motherfucker don't hold me
The world's greatest, Las Vegas, paid as rock
Skin painted on my face looks agelessPerfect combos, Ghost bang out condos
Jeff Vamos and exclude bamosBancos, stank hoes, in plain clothes
Change those, bang those, same old, same old

[Raekwon]
Yeah why'all, straight up this the jump off right here
The Gravel Pit, word up, represent, rock the boulders
All my rich gangsta style killers
Why'all know what time it is, shorty do your thing
Get upon that shit right now boo, do youThat's what I'm talking 'bout

[U-God]
Step to my groove, move like thisWhen we shoot the gift, of course it's ruthless
Grab the mic with no excusesIn a sec, grab the tech and loot this
Execute and shakin all setsNow I'm breakin all heads, I'm takin all bets
Move all best, who want the dram' nextYou all stank, we got the bigger bank
Bigger shank to fill your tankStill the same kid for real, while you crank
Slide, do or die, fry the bankAdmire the grades, on fire wit a heart of hate
Bitter shark, every part I take, heavy darts that shake
It's all cake, all fate, get caught by the dropkicks
You know the drill, yes it's Park Hill
Yo we hit 'em with the hotness                                         On the go, check the flow
Sayin Wu don't rock... [crash]Stop quck, hold the gossip
Stop sweatin my pockets, I hear the hot shit

[Meth & Tekitha]

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Wu-Tang Clan

The Wu-Tang Clan /ˈwuːtæŋ/ is an American rap group from Staten Island, New York that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi-member of the group. They were formed in (and are associated with) the New York City borough of Staten Island (U-God, Method Man, RZA, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon) (referred to by members as "Shaolin"), though some of their members are from Brooklyn (Ol Dirty Bastard, GZA and Masta Killa). more »

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Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, LAMONT HAWKINS, DENNIS DAVID COLES, CLIFFORD SMITH, PAULISA MOORMAN, KEVIN LLOYD KENDRICK, LARRY BLACKMON, TOMI JENKINS, NATHAN DAVID LEFTENANT, ANTOINE DOMINIQUE DUHAMEL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"Gravel Pit" is a song by the American hardcore hip hop group, the Wu-Tang Clan. It stands out for its heavy use of synthesizers and sparingly used guitar riffs, a deviation from the deep, gritty sound they were known for.
Release & Chart Performance
The single was released in December 2000 as the third and final single from their album "The W". It ended up being the highest charting Wu-Tang Clan song, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Gravel Pit" was directed by Joseph Kahn and features an extravagant set depicting a stone age-style setting with modern elements. The members of the Wu-Tang Clan are shown as Prehistoric men in the music video.
Album Performance
The song was a part of the album "The W", which was the group's third studio album. Despite the album receiving generally favorable reviews, the response to "Gravel Pit" was mixed, with some critics considering it to be a mainstream compromise.
Sampling
The song contains a sample of "Back in the Day" by Ahmad from his album "Ahmad". The sample can be heard in the looping drum break that underlies the song's hook.
Cover Versions
In 2011, the all-female British string quartet, Bond, covered the song and its distinctive riff in their single "Diablo".
Wu-Tang Clan Members
The song features verses from Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and RZA - prominent members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Production
Like most of the Wu-Tang Clan's productions, the beat for "Gravel Pit" was created by RZA. It presented a more radio-friendly production style compared to their past releases.
Lyrics
Lyrically, the song refers to the gritty urban neighborhoods where the members of the Wu-Tang Clan grew up, symbolically referring to them as 'Gravel Pits'.
Global Impact
Despite charting highest in the UK, the song was an international success and expanded the Wu-Tang Clan's fan base across the world.

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