Criminology

Wu-Tang Clan

About Criminology

"Criminology" is the second solo single by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon, from his debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., featuring Ghostface Killah, like many of the songs of the album. The song starts with dialogue from the film Scarface, where Alex Sosa insults Tony Montana through phone, calling him a "fucking little monkey", because he failed to blow up the activist's car, then the first verse is performed by Ghostface Killah, and the second by Raekwon, without a chorus. The B-side of the single is "Glaciers of Ice". Ghostface Killah wrote his verse in San Francisco, and requested that RZA make a beat for the song. The song was sampled later by Mos Def, for his song "Mathematics". 


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I told you a long time ago you fucking little monkey, not to f*ck me
Ayy, ayy, who the f*ck you think you talkin' to huh?
(You wanna f*ck with me?)
Who the f*ck you think I am, your fuckin' bellboy?
Do you wanna go to war? (Nothin' but a half a mil', we build)
You wanna go to war? We'll take you to war, okay?
For real, y'all
Takin' you on another one, son
Uh, Julio Iglesias
Makin' cream like that nigga

Yo, first of all son, peep the arson (blaow)
Many brothers I be sparkin' and bustin' mad light inside the dark
Call me dough snatcher, just the brother for the rapture
I hang glide, holdin' on strong, hard to capture
Extravagant, RZA bake the track and it's militant
Then I react, like a convict, and start killin' shit
It's manifested, the gods work like appliances
Dealin' in my cypher I revolve around sciences
The 9th chamber, leave you trapped inside my hallway
You try to flee but you got smoked up by the doorway (blaow, blaow, blaow)
No question, I send your ass back, right to the essence
Your whole frame is smothered in dirt, now how you restin'
While I'll be trapped by sounds, locked behind loops
Throwin' niggas off airplanes 'cause cash rules
Everything around me black, as you can see
Swallow this murder one verse like God Degree
Then analyze my soundtrack for satisfaction
You adapt like a flashback, chain reaction
(Lace 'em niggas, son)

AK's black, bust back like seventy MACs
I'm all that, street niggas knowin' my steez, black
Ron G, you know he coincide with me, see
Marvelous, menace for society
But anyway, let's toast, champagne thoughts with Ghost
I max the most shotguns through the nose
F*ck rap, hip-hop put me on top
'Lo wears, and Tommy Hil' fly shit with a knot
The witty unpredictable live shit, drive by shit
Do-or-die shit, I'll take your lie and shit
And then you know, I'm runnin' through the penal, foul
Fall through, child was wild
The old lady snitched, but f*ck it, you know it, one love kid
No, I'm not doin' a bid
Too much to get for what 'cause six niggas got stuck
And the nigga chain was truck?
Yo, f*ck that, criminology rap
Sneakers stay jet black floatin' in the flyest Ac', nigga
(Bring it, yeah)

Much love go to New York City
All my Tommy Hil', ice rockin' niggas

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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: Corey Woods, Dennis Coles, Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams, Robert Diggs, Russell Patterson, Stuart Bascombe

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Structure
"Criminology," a song by Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Wu-Tang Clan, does not follow traditional song structure; this American rap song lacks a chorus, unlike many other songs in the same genre.
Album Feature
The track was released as part of the album "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx." This album is often considered one of Wu-Tang Clan's best work and a classic within the Hip-Hop genre.
Produced by RZA
RZA, a member of Wu-Tang Clan, and one of the most famous producers in hip-hop, produced "Criminology." His production style is characterized by the usage of soul samples, odd song structures, and gritty drums, and it is evident in this song.
Release Year
"Criminology" was released in 1995. The ambiance of rap in the mid-'90s is clearly reflected in the style of the song.
Complex's 100 Best Wu-Tang Clan Songs
This song not only appeared on this distinguished list but made it to the top 25, ranking 23rd.
Samples
It samples dialogue from the 1985 film "The Killer" and the Meters' song "Handclapping Song."
Mafioso Rap
The song represents mafioso rap, a sub-genre of hip-hop known for its hardcore lyrics and themes surrounding organized crime. It's one of the best representations of mafioso rap from the era.
Billboard 200
"Only Built 4 Cuban Linx," the album which features "Criminology," reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Ghostface Killah’s Verse
Ghostface Killah delivers a particularly intense and memorable verse in "Criminology." His aggressive and energetic style has been praised by fans and critics.
Impact
The song (in addition to the album as a whole) has been instrumental in the emergence of the sub-genre of mafioso rap, inspiring many artists to pursue this style.

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