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from their third album ''

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'' (2003). The first vinyl pressing was released in 2002 and the CD pressing was released in 2003. The single was the group's first release on

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. There are two versions of the song; "Animal Rap (

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Mix)" and "Animal Rap (

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Mix)"—both referencing the rivalry between the boxers. The former features an intense orchestral sample (

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from the film

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), matched with

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interview clips, and the latter features a melancholy guitar loop, matched with a light, sung vocal sample. The song features a guest appearance by

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, who is considered by Jedi Mind Tricks vocalist

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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. 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.Jedi Mind Tricks - Visions Of Gandhi

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

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