Apollo Kids (song)
"Apollo Kids" is a song by rapper Ghostface Killah, released as the lead single of his second album Supreme Clientele. The song features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon and contains a sample of "Cool Breeze" as performed by R&B singer/songwriter Solomon Burke. It was later added to his greatest hits album Shaolin's Finest.
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| Single by Ghostface Killah featuring Raekwon | ||||
| from the album Supreme Clientele | ||||
| Released | December 10, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Hassan | |||
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Music video
The music video for "Apollo Kids" was directed by Chris Robinson and set in Staten Island. The video showcases Starks Enterprises, portrayed as a gigantic factory where shoes are manufactured, for which Ghostface as Tony Starks stands as CEO. Ghostface spends much of the video donning mink coats and rapping while eating a golden ice cream cone.
Track listing
- "Apollo Kids" (radio version) (3:56)
- "Apollo Kids" (instrumental) (3:56)
- "Apollo Kids" (LP version) (3:54)
- "Apollo Kids" (a cappella) (3:26)
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 32[1] |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales | 75[2] |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | 21[3] |
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