Brooklyn Zoo (song)

"Brooklyn Zoo" is a 1995 single by Ol' Dirty Bastard, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. It was the second single released from his debut solo album, Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. The song is notable for its distinctive, high-energy vocal performance from Ol' Dirty Bastard, characterized by a raw and somewhat unhinged delivery.

The lyrics are a stream of consciousness, reflecting Ol' Dirty Bastard's unpredictable and eccentric personality. They touch upon themes of street life, violence, and his own unique identity within the rap world. The song's title refers to the environment he grew up in, portraying Brooklyn as a wild and chaotic place.

"Brooklyn Zoo" is also known for its memorable and widely sampled "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" hook. The song's music video, featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard's frenetic energy and chaotic scenes, further contributed to its popularity and cemented its place as a hip-hop classic. It remains one of Ol' Dirty Bastard's most recognizable and celebrated tracks. The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart.