Criminology

Raekwon, Ghostface Killah

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". 


Year:
1995
3:49
345 
#4

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Yo, first of all son, peep the arson
Many brothers I be sparkin' and bustin' mad light inside the dark
Call me dough snatcher, just the brother for the rapture
I hand 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 fo' 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
Four-toothed 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
Speakers stay jet black floatin' in the flyest Ac'
Nigga, bring it! Yeah

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Raekwon

Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded numerous solo albums, as well as continuing to work with Wu-Tang and providing an extensive number of guest contributions to other hip hop artist's works. more »

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Written by: COREY WOODS, DENNIS COLES, DENNIS D. COLES, LEROY O'NIEL JACKSON, LEROY O-NIEL JR. JACKSON, PATRICK ADAMS, ROBERT F. DIGGS, RUSSELL PATTERSON, RUSSELL L 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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