On their generation defining album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Wu-Tang Clan had many memorable moments on a classic album, however, none resonates more than C.R.E.A.M.
“C.R.E.A.M (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)” is the one of RZA’s finest productions. The song samples The Carmels, “As Long As I’ve Got You”, which was also produced by the legendary, Isaac Hayes. It’s hard to improve on already classic sample but as the pioneer of the chipmunk soul technique, GZA gives a great illustration of incredible production.
On a cool beat, members of the Wu-Tang rhyme intricately. They reference sociopolitical situations that they faced while ultimately expressing one point: if you don’t have money, you can’t live your life. Raekwon’s verse is touching as he rhymes of his struggles growing up with an aggressive delivery. The raw nature of cadence, flow and delivery style compliments the instrumental perfectly.
Inspectah Deck begins the second verse on a sinuous cadence as he rhymes fiercely. His rhyme scheme is filled with internal rhyme as he speaks about his depression. The beat’s dark nature compliments the lyricism along with the cadence and the aggressive style of delivery throughout. The verses work hand-in-hand with Method Man’s infectious hook,
Method’s cadence and content on the hook proves why this is one of the most referenced Hip-Hop hooks of all time.
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