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Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See

Busta Rhymes · 1997

20 min · 5 tracks · hardcore hip-hop

Dynamic beats and intricate wordplay create a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing Busta Rhymes' unique style and charisma.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (radio edit) Start here — This radio edit encapsulates Busta's playful delivery and catchy hooks, making it accessible while preserving the energetic essence of his style.
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    Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (Desert Eagle Discs remix) — The remix adds a fresh layer to the original with enhanced production elements, showcasing Busta's adaptability and appeal within hip-hop's evolving landscape.
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    Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (instrumental) — Offering listeners an opportunity to appreciate the intricate beats and arrangements, this instrumental version emphasizes the craftsmanship behind Busta's lyrical flow.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong lyrical composition and distinctiveness but lacks cohesion due to multiple versions.

What we noticed

  • The instrumental version highlights the dynamic production, emphasizing the layered beats and samples that drive the track.
  • The a cappella version allows listeners to focus solely on the vocal performance and wordplay without instrumental distraction.
  • The remixes introduce different beats and arrangements, providing alternative interpretations of the original track.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of high energy
  • dancefloor-ready rhythmic hooks
  • vibrant party atmosphere
  • playful wordplay and flow

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, immersive albums
  • seek deep narrative exploration

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single marked Busta Rhymes' rise as a solo artist and gained commercial success.
Themes
East Coast swagger· club-ready anthems· hardcore party culture
Career context
Released in 1997, 'Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See' marked Busta Rhymes' rise as a solo artist following his successful tenure with Leaders of the New School. This single came shortly after his debut album 'The Coming', establishing him as a prominent figure in East Coast hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors
Missy Elliott· Ludacris· Q-Tip

Tracklist

  • 1 Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (radio edit) Start here 3:18
  • 2 Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (instrumental) 3:19
  • 3 Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (a cappella) 2:39
  • 4 Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (Desert Eagle Discs remix) (Master) 5:45
  • 5 Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (Desert Eagle Discs remix) (instrumental) 5:45

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