On the Run

Kool G Rap, DJ Polo

About On the Run

"On the Run" is the second single from American hip hop duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's 1992 album Live and Let Die. Released with "Straight Jacket" as a B-side, it was later also featured on the compilation albums Killer Kuts (1994) and The Best of Cold Chillin' (2000).


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1992
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Kool G Rap

Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968), better known by his stage names Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap, and originally Kool Genius of Rap) is an American rapper. He hails from the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York City. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Crew. He is often cited as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time as he is a pioneer of mafioso rap/street/hardcore content and multisyllabic rhyming. On his album The Giancana Story, he stated that the "G" in his name stands for "Giancana" (after the mobster Sam Giancana), but on other occasions he's stated that it stands for "Genius". more »

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Artist Background
"On the Run" is a song by Nathaniel Thomas Wilson, better known by his stage name as Kool G Rap, an American rapper from Queens, New York. Known for his complex lyricism and hardcore stories, Kool G Rap is frequently cited as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time.
Album Information
The track "On the Run" is from Kool G Rap's 1992 album "Live and Let Die". This was his second studio album, and it was released via Cold Chillin' Records.
Song Version
There are two main versions of "On the Run" - the 'dirty' version and the 'clean' Al Capone version. The Al Capone version differs in lyrics and beat to make it more suitable for radio play.
Controversy
Despite being a commercial success, the album "Live and Let Die" was subject to controversy due to its cover art, which showed Kool G Rap and his crew as gangsters in a violent, graphic scene. It was reported that the album was under investigation, causing it to be quickly pulled from shelves.
Production
"On the Run" is known for its cinematic storytelling and complex rhyming schemes, traits that are part of Kool G Rap's signature style. The song was produced by Sir Jinx and Kool G Rap himself.
Song Sample
"On the Run" samples "Keep on Running" by Stevie Wonder.
Chart Performance
Despite its success, "On the Run" and the album "Live and Let Die" didn't perform well on the charts due to limited promotion, but it became a major influence in hardcore rap and is now considered a cult classic.
Music Video
The music video for "On the Run" is replete with references to the mafia and gangster lifestyle, a theme recurrent in the album as a whole.
Influence
"On the Run" showcases Kool G Rap's impact on the genre of gangsta rap. His complex rhyming and real-life storytelling left a lasting impact on many following artists including Eminem, Jay-Z, and Big Pun.

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