Crazy Rap

Last updated

"Crazy Rap"
Crazy Rap.jpg
Single by Afroman
from the album Sell Your Dope and The Good Times
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2001
Genre Hip hop, comedy hip hop
Length5:53 (original album version)
5:29 (Spotify release)
3:11 ( Now 51 version)
Label T-Bones
Songwriter(s) Joseph "Afroman" Foreman
Producer(s) Joseph "Afroman" Foreman/The Savalas Brothers
Afroman singles chronology
"Because I Got High"
(2001)
"Crazy Rap"
(2001)
"Palmdale Pimp"
(2008)

"Crazy Rap", also known as "Colt 45 and 2 Zig-Zags" or simply "Colt 45", is a song by American rapper Afroman. It was featured on his third album, Sell Your Dope , and was later included on his greatest hits album, The Good Times . It is often referred to as "Colt 45", as the hook states "Colt 45 and two Zig-Zags, baby that's all we need".

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Crazy Rap"
  2. "Crazy Rap" (Accapella)
  3. "Crazy Rap" (Afrolicious Mix)
  4. "Outro"

Music video

The video takes place in front of a liquor store in Los Angeles, and shows Afroman telling his story to his friends, while dancing and crip walking to the beat with them, and others who join in. It also shows him in the various situations he describes, such as riding in a car, being chased by a klansman, and multiple sexual encounters with women, some of which include a green-haired transgender woman from Hollywood, California, and another woman whom he seemingly cannot please, until her boyfriend walks in on them, and violently beats Afroman as retaliation for having an affair with his girlfriend. The last line is a homage to "Rapper's Delight".

This is a remade version of the song which was first featured on Afroman's debut album My Fro-losophy, which was released independently without a record label.

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [12] 3× Platinum3,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">P.I.M.P.</span> 2003 single by 50 Cent

"P.I.M.P." is a song recorded by American rapper 50 Cent for his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003). It features production from Mr. Porter of D12 and was mixed by Dr. Dre. The song was released as the third single from Get Rich or Die Tryin' alongside its remix, featuring American rappers Snoop Dogg, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck, on June 24, 2003, by Interscope Records, Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment.

Colt 45 may refer to:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technotronic</span> Belgian electronic music project

Technotronic was a Belgian electronic music project formed in 1987 by Jo Bogaert, best known for the 1989 single "Pump Up the Jam", which features vocals by Ya Kid K. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Later that year, the single was followed by the album of the same name, which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200. They achieved further success with the singles "Get Up! " and "Move This". Technotronic went on to release the albums Body to Body (1991) and Recall (1995).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Axel F</span> 1984 single by Harold Faltermeyer

"Axel F" is an electronic instrumental track by German musician Harold Faltermeyer. It served as the theme song for the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop, its eponymous character and the film franchise it is based from, which became an international number-one hit in 1985. The track reached number one in Ireland as well as on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Additionally, it was a number two hit in Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, and West Germany.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Because I Got High</span> 2001 single by Afroman

"Because I Got High" is a song by American rapper Afroman from the album of the same name. The lyrics of the song humorously describe how cannabis use is degrading the narrator's quality of life. The song, which was written in only a few minutes, rose from obscurity to popularity after it was featured on The Howard Stern Show and circulated on the Internet.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ghetto Gospel</span> 2005 single by 2Pac

"Ghetto Gospel" is a song by American rapper Tupac Shakur, which was released as the lead single from his 2004 posthumous album Loyal to the Game. The song was produced by American rapper Eminem and features a sample from Elton John's 1971 song "Indian Sunset".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crazy in Love</span> 2003 single by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z

"Crazy in Love" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé for her debut solo studio album Dangerously in Love (2003). It features a rap verse and ad-libs from Jay-Z, her now-husband. Both artists wrote and composed the song in collaboration with Rich Harrison and Eugene Record; the former also produced it with Beyoncé. Using samples from the Chi-Lites's 1970 song "Are You My Woman ", "Crazy in Love" is a pop, hip hop and R&B love song that incorporates elements of soul, and 1970s-style funk music. Its lyrics describe a romantic obsession causing the protagonist to act out of character. The song was released as the lead single from Dangerously in Love on May 18, 2003, by Columbia Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Business (song)</span> 2003 song by Eminem

"Business" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth studio album, The Eminem Show (2002). "Business" was released as the final single from the album on July 22, 2003, but it was not released as an official single in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get Ready for This</span> 1991 single by 2 Unlimited

"Get Ready for This" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch music group 2 Unlimited. It was released in 1991 as the lead single from their debut album, Get Ready! (1992). Originally, the single was produced as an instrumental, titled the "Orchestral Mix". It became a hit and conscious of their popularity, Wilde & De Coster wanted a more accessible, formatted formula for their project to grow. Ray was then asked to write lyrics and add a rap to the track. On Ray Slijngaard's suggestion, Anita Doth joined as the female vocalist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Butterfly (Crazy Town song)</span> 2000 single by Crazy Town

"Butterfly" is a song by American rap rock band Crazy Town. The song was released in October 2000 as the third single from their debut album, The Gift of Game. It gained mainstream popularity after being released physically on February 19, 2001. It is based on a sample of "Pretty Little Ditty" from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1989 album Mother's Milk, so band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante are credited as writers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crazy (Gnarls Barkley song)</span> 2006 single by Gnarls Barkley

"Crazy" is the debut single of American soul duo Gnarls Barkley, taken from their 2006 debut album, St. Elsewhere. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and several other countries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crazy (Seal song)</span> 1990 single by Seal

"Crazy" is a song written by English singer-songwriter Seal and English songwriter Guy Sigsworth. Produced by Trevor Horn, it was released by ZTT Records on 26 November 1990 as the lead single from Seal's debut studio album, Seal (1991). The song became his first commercial hit, reaching No. 2 in the United Kingdom, while becoming his first top ten single in the United States. It has since been covered by several artists, including Alanis Morissette, whose version was released as a single from her 2005 compilation album, The Collection.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Get Ur Freak On</span> 2001 single by Missy Elliott

"Get Ur Freak On" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott. It was written and produced by Elliott and Timbaland for her third studio album Miss E... So Addictive (2001). Based on heavy bhangra elements, a popular music and dance form from the region of Punjab in India, the song features a six-note base that is a Punjabi melody played on a tumbi and rhythm and bassline played on tabla.

<i>The Good Times</i> 2001 studio album by Afroman

The Good Times is the fourth studio album by Mississippi-based rapper Afroman. It was released after his record deal with Universal Records, and is composed of material taken from his previous independent releases. It contains his two hit singles: "Because I Got High" and "Crazy Rap", along with his other popular songs from his two albums. Most of the songs on the album are about growing up in the ghetto of East Palmdale. The album was certified gold in the United States on October 24, 2001 by the RIAA.

<i>Sell Your Dope</i> 2000 studio album by Afroman

Sell Your Dope is the third studio album by Afroman, first published by T-Bones Records on September 12, 2000. It contains the hit single "Crazy Rap", also known as "Colt 45 and 2 Zig-Zags". The album was re-released on streaming services on August 17, 2020, under the name Sell Your Dope .

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Satisfaction (Benny Benassi song)</span> 2002 single by Benny Benassi

"Satisfaction" is a song by Italian DJ Benny Benassi. It was released in Italy on 5 January 2002 as the lead single from his album Hypnotica. Using MacinTalk, the song's vocals consist of two speech synthesizers, one male and one female, repeatedly saying "Push me and then just touch me till I can get my satisfaction". The track was Benassi's debut single and most successful song, peaking at number two in the United Kingdom and earning a gold certification in Australia, Belgium, France, and the United States. As of August 2014, it was the 54th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 382,000 units sold.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crazy Little Party Girl</span> 1997 single by Aaron Carter

"Crazy Little Party Girl" is a song by American singer and rapper Aaron Carter's self-titled debut album, Aaron Carter (1997). The song was released by Edel Music as the album's second single, written by Mary S. Applegate and produced by Gary Carolla. While failing to chart in the United States, it found success in European countries, such as the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, reaching the top 10 in all three countries. In Sweden, it was certified Gold for shipping over 15,000 copies.

American rapper Afroman has released 18 studio albums, one live album, 13 mixtapes, four extended plays (EPs) and three singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Without Me (Eminem song)</span> 2002 single by Eminem

"Without Me" is a song by American rapper Eminem from his fourth studio album The Eminem Show (2002). "Without Me" was released on May 13, 2002, as the lead single from the album, and re-released on his greatest hits compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits (2005). "Without Me" is one of Eminem's most successful singles, reaching number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and number one in fifteen countries.

"Rich Flex" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage from their collaborative studio album Her Loss (2022). It was sent to US rhythmic radio on November 11, 2022, as the lead single from the album. The song interpolates "Savage" (2020) by Megan Thee Stallion, "24's" (2003) by T.I., and 21 Savage's own "Red Opps" (2016), as well as sampling "I Want You, Girl" (1973) by Sugar and "Nora's Transformation" (1973) by Charles Bernstein. The song spent its first three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number two, blocked from reaching the top spot by Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" and peaked at number one on the Canadian Hot 100 chart where it became Drake's eleventh number one single. The song also topped the Billboard Global 200, becoming Drake's second and 21 Savage's first song to do so.

References

  1. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 11 February 2002" ARIA Top 100 Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  2. "Afroman – Crazy Rap" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. "Afroman – Crazy Rap" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  4. "Afroman – Crazy Rap" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  5. "Afroman – Crazy Rap" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  6. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Afroman". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  7. "Afroman – Crazy Rap" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  8. "Afroman – Crazy Rap". VG-lista. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  9. "Afroman – Crazy Rap". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  10. "Afroman: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  11. "UK Year-End Charts 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus . Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  12. "American single certifications – Afroman – Crazy Rap (Colt 45 & 2 Zig Zags)". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 9, 2023.