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"'''Daytona 500'''" is the second single by [[Wu-Tang Clan]] member [[Ghostface Killah]], featuring [[Force MDs]], [[Raekwon]], and [[Cappadonna]] from his 1996 solo debut album ''[[Ironman (Ghostface Killah album)|Ironman]]''. The title is taken from the most important and prestigious race on the [[NASCAR]] calendar: The [[Daytona 500]]. Released unofficially, the song didn't chart on any charts but is considered a longtime favorite among Wu-Tang fans. The song was later added to his [[greatest hits |
"'''Daytona 500'''" is the second single by [[Wu-Tang Clan]] member [[Ghostface Killah]],<ref name="vibe">{{cite news |last1=Brown |first1=Preezy |title=20 Years Later: The Best Beats On Ghostface Killah’s Classic Debut ‘Ironman’ |url=https://www.vibe.com/2016/10/ghostface-killah-ironman-album-best-beats-ranked/ |accessdate=17 June 2018 |work=Vibe.com |publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group |date=29 October 2016 |ref=vibe}}</ref> featuring [[Force MDs]], [[Raekwon]], and [[Cappadonna]] from his 1996 solo debut album ''[[Ironman (Ghostface Killah album)|Ironman]]''. The title is taken from the most important and prestigious race on the [[NASCAR]] calendar: The [[Daytona 500]]. Released unofficially, the song didn't chart on any charts but is considered a longtime favorite among Wu-Tang fans. The song was later added to his [[greatest hits album]], ''[[Shaolin's Finest]]''. |
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"Daytona 500" is the second single by Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah,[1] featuring Force MDs, Raekwon, and Cappadonna from his 1996 solo debut album Ironman. The title is taken from the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar: The Daytona 500. Released unofficially, the song didn't chart on any charts but is considered a longtime favorite among Wu-Tang fans. The song was later added to his greatest hits album, Shaolin's Finest.
Music video
To complement the fast-paced nature of the track, the music video for "Daytona 500" shot from October 1-2, 1996 and is composed of clips from the original anime series Speed Racer. It is also one of the first anime music videos to be shown on a TV channel, and currently is one of the most popular anime music videos. In addition, it is one of the earliest anime music videos ever made.
Track listing
A Side
- Camay (Radio Edit)
- Camay (Album Version)
- Camay (Instrumental)
B Side
- Daytona 500 (Radio Edit)
- Daytona 500 (Album Version)
- Daytona 500 (Instrumental)
Reception
Q stated that "'Daytona 500' is a magnificent, fast-paced testing of skills with Raekwon and Cappadonna".
Samples
The song contains samples from:
- "Nautilus" by Bob James
- "Turn the Beat Around" by Vicki Sue Robinson
- "Crab Apple" by Idris Muhammad
- "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" by the Wu-Tang Clan
- "Incarcerated Scarfaces" & "Ice Water" by Raekwon
References
- ^ Brown, Preezy (29 October 2016). "20 Years Later: The Best Beats On Ghostface Killah's Classic Debut 'Ironman'". Vibe.com. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 17 June 2018.