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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Raekwon
Dilla, Pete Rock, Dre, Marley Marl & ALC Collide on Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt II": The Instrumentals


Step into the ghetto fabulous world of Chef Raekwon who enhances his cinematic wordplay with lavish lyricism. "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt II" is one of the moments when we hear The Wu's maturity as Rae weaves in luxurious living with the streets of NY. On the boards is a stellar cast of producers who support The Chef's sequel as one of Hip Hop's most mafioso figures.

This special release is brought to you by none other than Fat Beats Records and available on vinyl here at their website in 2 different pressings. European Hip Hop heads: you can also get your copy here at Juno.

Mastermind Street Jam comes live and direct from the tape deck with an episode from way back: Raekwon drops by for an interview in '96.

Shylow x Method Man Are A Deadly Combo on "Blue Sky" (The Meth Lab Remix EP)


On "Blue Sky", Method Man spits flames to the sounds of Shylow for a dangerous concoction of beats and rhymes. With Shylow at the steering wheel of this neck-snapping project, we receive the potency of Hip Hop in pure form. Produced, Mixed/Mastered and cuts/scratches performed by Shylow. Featuring RJ Payne, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck and KRS-One.

Raekwon & Havoc Reminisce On Classic Music & Memories On "The Infamous Hour"


Take a trip through the streets of New York with two hood certified guides as Raekwon and Havoc trade memories. Havoc's new podcast The Infamous Hour debuts with his partner in rhyme from The Wu who makes it a talk to remember. Hear visions of what life was like behind the making of classics plus more from these NYC street dwellers who absorbed it's drama like the concrete. 

Get your spot to attend the joint US tour between Raekwon and Mobb Deep for winter 2025 here at Ticketnetwork.

Here's my upload of the rare 1995 performance footage of 'Eye For An Eye", one of the classics which Rae and Hav speak about in this interview.
 

The Violin of Enrichment Enhances The Drama Of Classic NYC Posse Cut "John Blaze"


From "My Lifestyle", "Last Day", "Wu Gambinos" to "Executive Decision" and more, we've gotta give thanks to these MCs for killing it over violin-driven Hip Hop beats. Enrichment pays homage by bringing dramatic strings on his remix of "John Blaze". The original version has the sound that's built for the club, but this version is serious. So press play and get into a zone as Enrichment delivers a sound that makes "John Blaze" feel like these MCs are ready to kill.

Revisit The Purple Tape With Raekwon's Rare "Only Built For Cuban Line" Promo Sampler


Recently I stumbled across this recording of a sampler tape for OB4CL that I used to own. I think it still holds up as a collectors item to accompany the classic debut of Raekwon. If you never heard this one, and the instrumental version of the album below enjoy. Chef lights the mic up to open the tape, and you get some interludes featuring Ghost that are not on the album.

Spend Over An Hour With Raekwon & Ghostface Who Perform With A Live Band at Sony Music Hall NYC, April 2022


For my first time hearing/seeing Rae & Ghost perform with a band and as a die-hard Wu-Tang fan, I believe they made this event a special one. The Wu has been rocking with a band more in recent years and on this night, it was time to celebrate The Purple Tape live in NYC. Enjoy an hour and a half as The Chef and the killa with no face proceed to rock the place.

Just Blaze Presents: RTC X SC's "Guns 'N Doe" ft. Raekwon, Three 6 Mafia, Mobb Deep, The Game + More


Just Blaze presents "one of the best producers you've ever heard" on this mixtape from 2009 featuring newcomers and superstars. I'm proud to present the reupload of this gem after the original download links from back in the day have since expired. Nod your head to this super producer from The Chi who personifies the drama and paper chase with his diverse sound.

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