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Heaven & Hell (Raekwon song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Heaven & Hell'" is the solo debut single by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon from the soundtrack to the 1994 film 'Fresh' and later featured on his 1995 solo debut album 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...'. It features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah and backing vocals from Wu-Tang affiliate singer Blue Raspberry. Allmusic stated "'everything culminates in "Heaven & Hell" and its longing for redemption'"[http://www.allmusic.com/album/only-built-4-cuban-linx-mw0000171262 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - Raekwon - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic]
As the rest of the album, the song was produced by the Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA and contains a sample from "Could I Be Falling in Love?" by Syl Johnson, reached #34 in the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales in 1994, and #21 in the Hot Rap Singles in 1995.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/only-built-4-cuban-linx-mw0000171262/awards Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - Raekwon - Awards - AllMusic][http://www.whosampled.com/sample/1163 Raekwon feat. Ghostface Killah's Heaven & Hell sample of Syl Johnson's Could I Be Falling in Love - WhoSampled] In 2006, German singer Joy Denalane recorded a completely reworked version of the song, under the title "Heaven or Hell", featuring Raekwon, for her album 'Born & Raised'. Cappadonna Also makes his first appearance in the music video.
Track listing
# "Heaven & Hell" (Radio Edit) - 3:14
# "Heaven & Hell" (Album Version) - 4:59
# "Heaven & Hell" (Instrumental) - 4:59
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References
Category:1994 singles
Category:Song recordings produced by RZA
Category:1994 songs
Category:Songs written by Raekwon
Category:Songs written by Ghostface Killah
Category:Loud Records singles
Category:Raekwon songs
Category:Ghostface Killah songs
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