Hand of the Dead Body

"Hand of the Dead Body" is the second single from Scarface's third album, The Diary. It featured a verse from Ice Cube and a chorus from Devin the Dude and was produced by N.O. Joe Scarface and Co. Producer Mike Dean. "Hand of the Dead Body" found some success, making it to three Billboard charts, finding the most success on the rap charts where it peaked at 9. The song's lyrics is centered on the government, the media and music critics who are quick to attack gangsta rap for violence on the streets. A music video featuring Scarface and Ice Cube rapping in a conference was also released.

"Hand of the Dead Body"
Single by Scarface featuring Ice Cube and Devin the Dude
from the album The Diary
B-side	"Mind Playin' Tricks 94"
Released	February 7, 1995
Recorded	1993
Genre	Gangsta rap, political hip hop
Length	4:39
Label	Rap-A-Lot Noo Trybe
Songwriter(s)	Brad Jordan, O'Shea Jackson
Producer(s)	N.O. Joe,Scarface, Co. Prod Mike Dean
Scarface singles chronology
"I Seen a Man Die" (1994) "Hand of the Dead Body" (1995) "Among the Walking Dead" (1995)
Ice Cube singles chronology
"Natural Born Killaz" (1994) "Hand of the Dead Body" (1995) "Friday" (1995)
Music video
"Hand of the Dead Body" on YouTube

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "Hand of the Dead Body" (Radio Mix) – 4:47
2. "Hand of the Dead Body" (Instrumental) – 4:47
3. "Hand of the Dead Body" (N.O. Radio Remix) – 4:53
4. "Hand of the Dead Body" (N.O. Remix Instrumental) – 4:51

B-Side

1. "Hand of the Dead Body" (Mike Dean Radio Remix) – 5:16
2. "Hand of the Dead Body" (M. Dean Remix Instrumental) – 5:08
3. "Mind Playin' Tricks 94" – 3:40

Charts

Chart	Position
Billboard Hot 100	# 74
U.S. R&B / Hip-Hop	# 39
Hot Rap Singles	# 9