Hokus Pokus (song)
| "Hokus Pokus" | ||||
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| Single by Insane Clown Posse | ||||
| from the album The Great Milenko | ||||
| Released | June 1, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996–1997 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:21 | |||
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| Insane Clown Posse singles chronology | ||||
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"Hokus Pokus" is a song written by
Streets of Cairo
" melody.
Release
"Hokus Pokus" was released in 1997 as the second single from
vinyl version of the single was also released in Europe later that year.[1]
Nevins' "Headhunta'z Remix" was later featured on Insane Clown Posse's
rarities album Forgotten Freshness Volumes 1 & 2
.
Music video
A music video for "Hokus Pokus (Nevins Headhunta'z Mix)" was produced in 1997 after the release of The Great Milenko.[1] The entire video was filmed during the day, as to avoid overtime costs.[1] It features a comical portrayal of Insane Clown Posse destroying a shoe store before being pursued by security guards.[1] The video also included appearances by hip hop artists Twiztid and Myzery.[1]
Commercial performance
On September 6, 2022, the song certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying sales of 500,000 equivalent units.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z edit) | 3:54 |
| 2. | "My Kind of Bitch" | 5:33 |
| 3. | "Prom Queen" | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Skitsofrantic" | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 17:42 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z edit; intro 2) | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z instrumental) | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Hokus Pokus" (LP version) | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Prom Queen" | 5:33 |
| Total length: | 17:37 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z edit) | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Hokus Pokus" (radio edit) | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z instrumental) | 3:48 |
| 4. | "Hokus Pokus" (LP version) | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 15:44 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z edit; intro 2) | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z instrumental) | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Hokus Pokus" (Headhunta'z edit; intro 1) | 3:54 |
| 4. | "Hokus Pokus" (LP version) | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 15:58 | |
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
UK Singles Chart[4]
|
53 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ ISBN 0-9741846-0-8.
- ^ "Insane Clown Posse – Hokus Pokus (Headhunta'z Remix)".
- ^ "Insane Clown Posse – Hokus Pokus (Jason Nevins Mix) (1998, Vinyl)". Discogs.
- ^ a b "UK Singles - 1952-2010". Polyhex. Archived from the original on 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2010-04-29.
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Insane Clown Posse – Hokus Pokus". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
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