Raekwon returns with The Emperor’s New Clothes, a feature-heavy album that unites Wu-Tang Clan, Griselda and Nas for a July 18 launch.

Raekwon is bringing heavyweight bars and iconic collaborations to the forefront with The Emperor’s New Clothes, his eighth solo album arriving July 18 through Mass Appeal, filled with Hip-Hop legends like Nas and fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Method Man and Inspectah Deck.

The Raekwon undertaking additionally ropes within the Griselda trio — Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher — together with soulful contributions from Stacy Barthe and British singer Marsha Ambrosius. Behind the boards, manufacturing is dealt with by Swizz Beatz, Nottz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Frank G and Roadsart.

“The Emperor’s New Clothes is more than an album — it’s a statement. A declaration of evolution, mastery, and the raw essence of New York soul,” Raekwon mentioned in a press launch.

Raekwon first made his mark with Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, a 1995 traditional that helped outline the mafioso rap subgenre. Nearly three a long time later, his lyrical sharpness stays intact and his affect continues to echo via generations of emcees.

The upcoming album marks one other milestone in a profession that has spanned eras with out dropping relevance. From mentoring rising stars to collaborating with Hip-Hop’s elite, Raekwon has saved his pen sharp and his presence felt.

The Emperor’s New Clothes drops July 18.

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