Raekwon is a 55 12 months outdated MC from Staten Island, New York recognized for being a member of the almighty Wu-Tang Clan. His solo debut Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… & it’s sequel are each a few of the most beloved albums in all of hip hop, with the ignored Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang falling proper behind them. I.M.M.O.B.I.L.A.R.I.T.Y. (I Move More Officially By Implementing Loyalty And Respect In The Youth) in addition to The Lex Diamond Story & The Wild all left individuals divided for their very own completely different causes & after all F.I.L.A. (Fly International Luxurious Art) being the worst in his discography. Signing a brand new distribution with Mass Appeal Records nonetheless, the Ice H20 Records founder continues the Legend Has It sequence along with his eighth album.
After the intro, the primary music “Bear Hill” opens with a little bit of a lounge vibe getting bricks from Hitsville in addition to staying contemporary & crisp for more cash whereas “Pomogranite” that includes Carlton Fisk & Inspectah Deck finds the trio over a increase bap instrumental speaking about Dons by no means bowing. After the “Veterans Only Billionaire Rehab” skit, “Wild Corsicans” that includes Griselda blends chipmunk soul & increase bap collectively to debate lives being misplaced as a result of they ain’t shifting proper whereas “1 Life” produced by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E League talks about hip hop being exploited for revenue.
“Open Doors” following the “Barbershop Bullies” skit works in some horns dedicating itself to the kind of individuals who be blowing their nostril within the flyers horns simply earlier than Swizz Beatz pulls from orchestral music throughout “600 School” that includes Ghostface Killah & Method Man bringing the trio collectively to get on some gangsta shit. “The Guy That Plans It” returns to the increase bap with an attention-grabbing Marvin Gaye pattern speaking about Rae preferring to be revered than be feared in the beginning & the top, however then “Da Heavies” reasonably throws it again to the Lex Diamond period.
After the “Officer Full Beard” skit, “The Omerta” that includes Nas finds the pair over a Nottz beat speaking about being examples of who they stated they had been whereas “Get Outta Here” that includes Ghostface Killah soulfully breaking down the billionaire life-style. After the “Sober Dose” skit, “Debra Night Wine” that includes Marsha Ambrosius opens up a few lady who ended up enjoying him whereas “Mac & Lobster” that includes Ghostface Killah finishes The Emperor’s New Clothes explaining that no person need it with them & having large plans being dreamt of.
Pushing the Legend Has It saga ahead, the Chef’s official Mass Appeal debut makes us wait somewhat longer for Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… III by pushing the message of valuing fact over traits & blocking traits from controlling your authenticity. It’s extra polished than his most not too long ago materials with the manufacturing being the strongest since Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang & a majority of the friends are extra effectively picked out than The Wild was enhancing the aggressive wordplay use to get it’s theme throughout.
Score: 7/10