"Heaven & Hell" is the solo debut single by Wu-Tang Clan

Wu-Tang Clan

The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...

 rapper Raekwon

Raekwon

Corey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...

, released as the lead single

Lead single

A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...

 from his solo debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... is the solo debut album of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, released August 1, 1995, on Loud Records in the United States...

. It features fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah

Ghostface Killah

Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...

 and backing vocals from Wu-Tang affiliate singer Blue Raspberry

Blue Raspberry (singer)

Blue Raspberry is a singer affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan. Her stage name was given to her by Killah Priest, who said she reminded him of a blue raspberry.-Biography:...

. Allmusic stated "everything culminates in 'Heaven & Hell' and its longing for redemption".

The song, which contains a sample from "Could I Be Falling in Love?" by Syl Johnson

Syl Johnson

Syl Johnson is an American blues and soul singer and record producer.-Biography:Born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States, Johnson sang and played with blues artists Magic Sam, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and Howlin' Wolf in the 1950s, before recording with Jimmy Reed...

, reached #4 in the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales in 1994, and #21 in the Hot Rap Singles

Hot Rap Tracks

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 in 1995. In 2006, German singer Joy Denalane

Joy Denalane

Joy Maureen Denalane , known as Joy Denalane, is a German singer-songwriter, known for her mixture of soul, R&B, and African folk music with lyrics in German and English.-Early life:...

 recorded a completely reworked version of the song, under the title "Heaven or Hell", featuring Raekwon, for her album Born & Raised

Born & Raised

Born & Raised is the second studio album by German singer Joy Denalane, released by Nesola Records and Four Music on August 11, 2006 in Germany. It was primarily produced by No I.D., Jake One, BAB Gardeat and executive producer Max Herre, and features appearances by American rappers Lupe Fiasco,...

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Track listing

1. "Heaven & Hell" (Radio Edit)
2. "Heaven & Hell" (Album Version)
3. "Heaven & Hell" (Instrumental)