Animal Rap

"Animal Rap" is the lead single by hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks from their third album Visions of Gandhi (2003). The first vinyl pressing was released in 2002^[1] and the CD pressing was released in 2003.^[2] The single was the group's first release on Babygrande Records. There are two versions of the song; "Animal Rap (Arturo Gatti Mix)" and "Animal Rap (Micky Ward Mix)"—both referencing the rivalry between the boxers. The former features an intense orchestral sample, matched with Mike Tyson interview clips, and the latter features a melancholy guitar loop, matched with a light, sung vocal sample.

The song features a guest appearance by Kool G Rap, who is considered by Jedi Mind Tricks vocalist Vinnie Paz to be "the greatest of all time". The CD version of the single features a bonus Vinnie Paz interview, conducted by "Fat Tony the Ill Sicilian". While Visions of Gandhi received mixed reviews by critics, "Animal Rap" was well received by fans and critics, and was considered to be a standout track on the album.^[3] The "Arturo Gatti" version was featured on the album, listed plainly as "Animal Rap", while the "Micky Ward" version was included as a hidden bonus track.^[4]

Track listing

"Animal Rap (Arturo Gatti Mix)" (dirty version)
"Animal Rap (Micky Ward Mix)" (dirty version)
"Animal Rap (Arturo Gatti Mix)" (clean version)
"Animal Rap (Micky Ward Mix)" (clean version)
"Animal Rap (Arturo Gatti Mix)" (instrumental)
"Animal Rap (Micky Ward Mix)" (instrumental)
"Animal Rap" (accapella)
"Vinnie Paz Interview with Fat Tony the Ill Sicilian"

Song order

Intro: Kool G Rap, Vinnie Paz
First verse: Kool G Rap
Second verse: Vinnie Paz
Outro: Vinnie Paz, Kool G Rap

References

Jedi Mind Tricks

Vinnie Paz Jus Allah Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind

Studio albums	The Psycho-Social CD Violent by Design Visions of Gandhi Legacy of Blood Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell A History of Violence Violence Begets Violence The Thief and the Fallen

EPs	Amber Probe EP

Singles	"Heavenly Divine" "Genghis Khan" "Retaliation" "Animal Rap" "Kublai Khan" "Rise of the Machines" "Before the Great Collapse" "The Age of Sacred Terror" "Heavy Metal Kings" "Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story"

Jedi Mind Tricks presents	Outerspace The Torture Papers Ritual of Battle The Unholy Terror The Labor Union

Related artists	Army of the Pharaohs Lost Children of Babylon OuterSpace

Related articles	Discography "Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story" Army of the Pharaohs

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