"C.R.E.A.M.", an acronym for Cash Rules Everything Around Me, is the second single from Wu-Tang Clan's highly praised debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). It boasts classic production from RZA propelling the song to street-anthem status with a sample from "As Long As I've Got You" by The Charmels. It features verses from rappers Inspectah Deck and Raekwon and a chorus by Method Man. The verse by Inspectah Deck is often considered one of his finest verses, as he manages to encapsulate his entire life growing up in the ghetto so far. Topics covered include growing up without a father, resorting to drug dealing and being arrested. After being arrested, Deck has a new and profound view on society, as he believes society is "no different from a cell." Towards the end of the verse, Deck talks about how going to prison has matured him, and now he tries to encourage the young black youth to stop affiliating themselves with the street life and to instead try to use their talents to better themselves and society. The hook performed by Method Man has been sampled by many rappers. The phrase "Cream" has become a slang term for money. C.R.E.A.M is the one of the highest charting Wu-Tang Clan singles, reaching #60 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also voted #20 in the 100 Greatest Rap Songs. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Wutangclancream. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Wu-Tang redirects here. ... 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Raekwon in the C.R.E.A.M. music video

The music video for "C.R.E.A.M." features the members of the Clan starting off at the projects in Staten Island and moving on to a more lavish lifestyle of champagne and Mercedes. The video for this single also features classic early '90s urban New York styles of dress, as the majority of the people in the video are wearing goose-downs, Champion Hoodies, black skullies, and either beige or black Timberlands. Image File history File links Wu-tang-cream. ... Image File history File links Wu-tang-cream. ... Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), known by his stage name Raekwon, is an American East Coast rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. ...

The "C.R.E.A.M." single made The Source's 100 Best Singles list.[1] The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. ...

Several artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Wyclef Jean, 2Pac, Akon, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Swizz Beatz, Rakim, Jin and Mos Def and Young Jeezy among others have mentioned it in their songs. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Nelust Wyclef Jean (IPA: ) (born October 17, 1972) is a Haitian-American rapper, guitarist, producer, and member of the hip hop trio The Fugees. ... Years after his death, Tupac Shakur is still considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. ... Kishan Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Badara Akon Thiam,[1][2] often going by the shorter Aliaune Thiam[3] (born October 14, 1981),[4] and better known by his stage name Akon, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. ... John Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. ... Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper of Puerto Rican descent, and is signed to Imperial Records. ... Kasseem Dean (born September 17, 1978) better known by his stage name Swizz Beatz, is a New York-based American hip hop record producer/rapper of Puerto Rican & African American descent. ... Rakim (pronounced Rah-Kem) (full name Rakim Allah, born William Michael Griffin Jr. ... Jin Au-Yeung (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: Ōuyáng Jìng; Cantonese Yale: Au Yeung Jing) also known as Jin, Jin tha MC, The Emcee, 100 Grand Jin is an Chinese American rapper born on June 4, 1982. ... Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973), better known by his stage name Mos Def, is an American rapper and actor. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) formerly known as Lil J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. ...

It is featured on The RZA Hits compilation. The RZA Hits is a compilation produced by RZA. It contains various Wu-Tang Clan songs featured on both group and solo albums. ...

Song Order

• Intro: Raekwon & Method Man
• First Verse: Raekwon
  • Chorus: Method Man
• Second Verse: Inspectah Deck
  • Chorus: Method Man
• Backing Vocals: 60 Second Assassin

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Single track listing

A-Side

1. "C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" (Radio Edit) (4:04)
2. "C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" (Album Version) (4:03)
3. "C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" (A Cappella) (2:37)
4. "C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)" (Instrumental) (3:38)

B-Side

1. "Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'" (Radio Edit) (4:40)

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