"Poison" is the first single from American hip hop duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's 1989 debut album Road to the Riches. It was later included on the compilation albums Killer Kuts (1994), The Best of Cold Chillin (2000), Greatest Hits (2002) and Street Stories: The Best of Kool G Rap & DJ Polo (2013).
Background The song was initially set to feature a heavy sample of King Curtis' "Memphis Soul Stew" but it was later changed and was released as a single.Kool G Rap Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs
Samples "Poison" samples the following songs: "Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved" by James Brown "Just Rhymin' with Biz" by Big Daddy Kane featuring Biz Markie
And was later sampled on: "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe "Poison" by The Prodigy "Best Foot Forward" by DJ Shadow "Boom!" by The Roots featuring Dice Raw "Poison" by Common Market
Track listing A-side "Poison" (Hip Hop Version) (5:26) "Poison" (Dub Version) (5:43)
B-side "Poison" (Radio Version) (2:30)
References
https://hiphopgoldenage.com/list/top-15-kool-g-rap-songs/ https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/bell-biv-devoe-poison/ https://www.rapreviews.com/2016/10/10-hip-hop-videos-starring-kool-g-rap/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kool-g-rap-on-the-highly-technical-rap-style-that-influenced-generations-112844/
External links "Poison" at Discogs