Raekwon news, music performances and show video clips mtv. Oct 17, 2012 there is a reason that chef raekwons only built 4 cuban linx is more commonly referred to as the purple tape no matter its format. Now, with his longawaited new solo album finally out, hes rebuilding his bridges with the clan, writes angus batey. If you are an aspiring rapper or avid rap music fan and you never heard this album you should just give up now. We used to come down in the slab together, we hit the ave together them wood grain wheels we grabbed together. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. After a weeks delay, raekwon delivers us with his new ep lost jewlry. Raekwon keep it politics featuring raekwon produced by dj babu 2. Raekwon latest new mixtapes for free streaming and download. There is a reason that chef raekwons only built 4 cuban linx is more commonly referred to as the purple tape no matter its format. Corey woods aka raekwon, born january 12, 1970 in brooklyn, new york is an african american rapper and a member of the wutang clan. Official raekwon cant you see lyrics at cd universe. Zoom free raekwon fly international luxurious art 2015.
Having released so many records throughout the past two decades, do you change your approach for every project. Dre, scram jones, pete rock, marley marl, allah mathematics and j dilla, layered with raekwon s melodic flows, thought provoking visual content and street orientated delivery, only built for cuban linx part ii the. Listen to raekwon soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 243 tracks. The last time we heard raekwon he was disowning the music of the wutang clan. On august 1, 1995 raekwon released his classic debut, only built 4 cuban linx cohosted by ghostface killah, the rzaproduced album for. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Street life subject matter, but if you grew up in nyc around the time this album. Raekwon ft bun b never used to matter 06 joe budden joell ortiz royce 59 crooked i slaughterhouse. Yeah, you know how we do it turn me up, kid, lets get it popping crazy, lets go get em killa yo dre, good looking on this coke, man this shit. Amid its casual braggadocio and nimble wordplay, the wild surveys the chefs experience and legacy. Raekwon s debut, only built 4 cuban linx, is the third best album in the wutang discography, behind enter the wutang 36 chambers and liquid swords, making it the second best wu solo album. He released his solo debut, only built 4 cuban linx. Find raekwon discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Check out only built 4 cuban linx explicit by raekwon on amazon music. New album releases download full albums, daily updates. It would be fair to say that raekwon has never really been able to follow up his classic debut album. In 1989, finesse and his former partner dj mike smooth signed to wild pitch records, home to other popular hip hop artists like gang starr, main source, chill rob g, percee p, and o. Wutang, can it all be so simple remix, verbal intercourse. Raekwon had never sounded as dated and out of his element without his usual boombap structure. Raekwon first appeared as one of the original eight members of the staten island juggernaut wutang clan, quickly emerging as a fan favorite for a punchy, hardboiled flow reminiscent of kool g. In 2012, raekwon launched his own record label, ice h2o records. Street life subject matter, but if you grew up in nyc around the time this album came out you would completely relate to all of it.
Its almost like they dont feel like an individual anymore because more of the world is starting to take heed of your favorite mcs talent. Discover all raekwons music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Raekwon plans deluxe gold edition of only built 4 cuban linx. The wutang chef has a handful of top ten solo albums, beginning with the 1995 classic only built 4 cuban linx. Raekwon plans deluxe gold edition of only built 4 cuban. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from raekwon at the discogs marketplace. Raekwon on his new album, wutangs legacy, and being. Raekwon lyrics 241 song lyrics sorted by album, including shaolin vs. Raekwon is a young handsome guy sometimes he can be a real pain in the ass but also he is handsome and very sweet but if you pisses him off he will snap. Corey woods born january 12, 1970, better known by his stage name raekwon is an. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Lyyke li, having just released her debut lp stateside, tries to get set up with her favorite tv actor, explains why she gets a little intimidated in record shops, and. Aug 05, 2010 on august 1, 1995 raekwon released his classic debut, only built 4 cuban linx cohosted by ghostface killah, the rzaproduced album for loudrca featured various members of the wutang clan, as.
Ii was originally announced in late 2005, when it was stated that busta rhymes would be executive producer on the album. We used to come down in the slab together, we hit the ave together them wood grain wheels we grabbed together had the same plugs. Only built 4 cuban linx explicit by raekwon on amazon music. Feb 25, 2016 to celebrates its 8year anniversary, japanese streetwear label lafayette asked dj soul to put together a hiphop mix.
Though he isnt as commercial as other wutang clan members, he released, in 1995, the album only built 4 cuban linx that was acclaimed worldwide and is considered as one of the best wutang solo albums. The wild finds raekwons sound at a nice compromise between his earlier. This shit is hard, and for anybody ragging on bun b, its just more proof that niggas hate to see someone they like get recognition. Roadsart waddup let me tell yall a story, man listen man, from here im tired of fishscale wars stayin in all green new balance sneaker, white. Raekwons reflective new solo lp is his first to feature zero wutang clan members. Raekwon lost jewlry ep download archived 20121209 at the wayback machine. Raekwon on strike from wutang, blasts rza for mediocre music rzas a coach who won rings back in the day, but now your team is in ninth place.
Never be the same again ghostface killah featuring carl thomas and raekwon 65 21 bulletproof wallets. Raekwon announced on november 30, 2012 that he will soon release an ep titled lost jewlry. Mar 28, 2017 the first thing shaolin stans will notice about the wild is the lack of wutang clan featuresits the first of raekwons seven solo albums to not include a single member of his wu family. Dj soul x lafayette 8th anniversary mixtape freshness mag. On december 20, he released never can say goodbye, which did not end up on the ep. The first thing shaolin stans will notice about the wild is the lack of wutang clan featuresits the first of raekwons seven solo albums to not include a single member of his wu family. Although raekwon would spend several years reworking and writing the album, it was announced in january 2006 that it was finished, with production being largely credited to rza, with rza and busta rhymes as executive producers. As bonus tracks, it includes the scram jonesproduced never used to matter featuring bun b and the rzaproduced rock stars with gza and inspectah. With help from bun b and dj premier, the new yorkbased mixologist has assembled a mixtape featuring rarities and unreleased music from a veritable whos who of present day hiphop, including rap luminaries like raekwon, kanye west, nas, juelz santana, pete rock, rick ross and. Raekwon on strike from wutang, blasts rza rolling stone. Instrumental king scram jones edition mixtape by various. The 12track ep has features from freddie gibbs, maino, faith evans, and altrina renee alongside production from statik. Obfcl ii also features blazing tracks from the whos who of extraordinary hiphop producers such as the rza, eric sermon, dr.
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