Golden Arms Redemption

Golden Arms Redemption
Studio album by U-God
Released	October 19, 1999
Recorded	1998−1999
Genre	Hip hop
Length	62:48
Label	Priority Records, Wu-Tang Records
Producer	RZA (also exec.), Bink, Hak Da Navigator, Homicide, Inspectah Deck, John the Baptist, Omonte "O" Ward, True Master
U-God chronology
Golden Arms Redemption (1999) Mr. Xcitement (2005)
Wu-Tang Clan solo chronology
Inspectah Deck: Uncontrolled Substance (1999) Golden Arms Redemption (1999) Raekwon: Immobilarity (1999)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Golden Arms Redemption is the solo debut album by Wu-Tang Clan member U-God.^[2] The album was released on October 19, 1999. It had two singles "Dat's Gangsta" and "Bizarre". The song "Rumble" was used as the main song for the video game Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style. Bizarre debuted number seven on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles, but soon after Priority Records was on the verge of shutting down. The album is now out of print.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Enter U-God"	R. Diggs, L. Hawkins	RZA	1:48
2.	"Turbulence"	D. Harris, L. Hawkins	True Master	3:09
3.	"Glide" (featuring Leatha Face)	J. Hunter, L. Hawkins, O. Iriziarry	Inspectah Deck	6:11
4.	"Dat's Gangsta"	D. Harris, L. Hawkins	True Master	4:23
5.	"Soul Dazzle"	A. Mercado, L. Hawkins	Homocide	3:53
6.	"Bizarre"	B. Dog, L. Hawkins, M. Gaye	Bink	4:30
7.	"Rumble" (featuring Leatha Face, Inspectah Deck & Method Man)	J. Hunter, L. Hawkins, O. Irizarry, J. Hunter, C. Smith	Inspectah Deck	4:33
8.	"Pleasure or Pain" (featuring Hell Razah)	H. Ali, L. Hawkins, C. Smith	Hak Da Navigator	4:26
9.	"Stay in Your Lane"	R. Diggs, L. Hawkins	RZA	4:03
10.	"Shell Shock" (featuring Leatha Face, Raekwon & Hell Razah)	H. Ali, L. Hawkins, O. Irizarry, C. Woods, C. Smith	Hak Da Navigator	5:12
11.	"Lay Down"	J. Hitchmon, L. Hawkins	John the Baptist	3:46
12.	"Hungry"	O. Ward, L. Hawkins	Omonte "O" Ward	4:56
13.	"Turbo Charge"	R. Diggs, L. Hawkins	RZA	3:01
14.	"Knockin' At Your Door" (featuring Leatha Face)	J. Hitchmon, L. Hawkins	John the Baptist	3:29
15.	"Night the City Cried"	A. Mercado, L. Hawkins	Homocide	5:28

Notes

• "Glide" contains additional vocals by Drey Wit Da Y and E. Rashad.

Samples

• "Enter U-God" samples dialogue from the film Kid with the Golden Arm and contains a sample of "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor.
• "Dat's Gangsta" samples "One Night Affair" by Jerry Butler.
• "Soul Dazzle" contains a sample from "Plenty Good Lovin'" by MFSB.
• "Bizarre" contains a sample of "Far Cry" by Marvin Gaye.
• "Rumble" samples "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen
• "Hungry" contains a sample of Fish Ain't Bitin'" by Lamont Dozier.
• "Night the City Cried" contains a sample of "Boogieman" by The Crystal Mansion.

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[3]	58
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4]	15

References

1. John Bush (1999-10-05). "Golden Arms Redemption - U-God | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
2. "Golden Arms Redemption: U-God: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
3. "U-God – Chart history" Billboard 200 for U-God. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
4. "U-God – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for U-God. Retrieved September 19, 2013.