"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.
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 Toney 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)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles32Hot Rap Singles - Apollo KidsU.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales75Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales - Apollo KidsU.S. Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles21Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles - Apollo Kids
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