Daytona 500 (song)
| "Daytona 500" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "Camay" |
"Daytona 500" is the solo debut single by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah, from his solo debut album Ironman. The title is taken from the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar: Daytona 500. Like many songs in the album, the song features rappers Raekwon and Cappadonna, with the intro and chorus being delivered by The Force M.D.s. 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" is composed of clips from the original anime series Speed Racer.[1] 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 has been 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 magazine 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 Muhammed
- "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" by the Wu-Tang Clan
- "Incarcerated Scarfaces" & "Ice Water" by Raekwon