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Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970), known by his stage name Raekwon, is an American East Coast rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Raekwon may not have achieved the solo stardom of his fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard or RZA but along with Genius/GZA and frequent partner Ghostface Killah, he’s done some of the most critically acclaimed work outside the confines of the group. His 1995 album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… is widely considered to be one of the best Wu-Tang solo albums, and one of the finest and most influential hip hop albums of the 1990s. Over the years, Raekwon has become known for staying true to his New York street fan base and making little effort to appeal to those outside of the city.
In The Wu-Tang Manual, RZA explains that Raekwon also derives the “chef” moniker from his experience as an actual chef (“He was known for cooking up some really good fish.”), though it is also likely a reference to cooking cocaine, though he has expressed disapproval of the use of cocaine.
Raekwon was born in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the Wu-Tang Clan in time to participate on Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, the group’s massively successful debut. He later signed a solo deal with Loud Records and, working with Ghostface Killah, released his first solo LP, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… (originally to be titled Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Niggaz) it debuted in 1995 to rave reviews, though the album’s sales were sluggish. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…
In The Wu-Tang Manual, RZA explains that Raekwon also derives the “chef” moniker from his experience as an actual chef (“He was known for cooking up some really good fish.”), though it is also likely a reference to cooking cocaine, though he has expressed disapproval of the use of cocaine.
Raekwon was born in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the Wu-Tang Clan in time to participate on Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers, the group’s massively successful debut. He later signed a solo deal with Loud Records and, working with Ghostface Killah, released his first solo LP, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… (originally to be titled Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Niggaz) it debuted in 1995 to rave reviews, though the album’s sales were sluggish. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…
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BriceTM wrote:
grahamdunne, if you meant me, then you're sadly mistaken. Haha, I was just saying that I like OB4CL more than OB4CL2. I mean, I love CL2 a lot; I just love CL more.
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kryptonbornson wrote:
I don't blame cats unfamiliar with Wu liking some of the bad stuff, I guess Wu is just that good. I actually find a few other songs exceptable now if you listen to them by themselves. The track arrangement is terrible. I literally fall asleep trying to listen to the whole album in midday.
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JoshuaWhoFilms wrote:
Only Built for Cuban Linx Pt. 2 may very well be my favorite hip-hop album of the year.
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grahamdunne wrote:
Lol @ cats hating on CL2,weak ass herbs.
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Pro_Jv wrote:
obcl <3
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Vinetto wrote:
waitin eagerly only built 4 cuban linx 2 coming to Spotify!
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hypnotizemuzic wrote:
New album is nice...an instant classic??? not sure, but has many memorable tracks...IMO the best are Surgical Gloves and Cold Outstide! ...Ason Jones and About Me are close!
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kryptonbornson wrote:
Kiss the Ring? smh
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POE1988 wrote:
vald33 napisał: 1 godzinę temu "Kiss The Ring" is the best song from new album. [2] /agree with you
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vald33 wrote:
"Kiss The Ring" is the best song from new album. [2]
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XguiltparadeX wrote:
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx > Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II (3). fo reallll
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betoonking wrote:
mhunke is a fucking faggot anyway. don't mind him.
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Keraj3000 wrote:
"Kiss The Ring" is the best song from new album.
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HilariousBeard wrote:
uh....no shit? haha
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BriceTM wrote:
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx > Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II [2]
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vanyathebest wrote:
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx > Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II
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HilariousBeard wrote:
not saying it's as good as cuban linx 1....but still man...the production is great. I don't think the problem is the production, I think it's the weed you're smoking.
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milc911 wrote:
:)
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mhunke wrote:
there are actually two flaws with CL2, it's too long and has mediocre, boring production
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BrianBL wrote:
shit, and Keraj3000 ain't even a fucking troll. this guy is hilarious. some guy on the polish tupac site who posts the news name is 'g-nigga' hahahahaa
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