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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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Shoutbox
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ckypissdrunk wrote:
New Wu is sick, one of the best Wu tracks in a while. Check it out if you haven't already...
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keltysem wrote:
The Rock The Bells concert in Toronto Featuring Raekwon was reviewed at Exclaim.ca! Here's the link to the article: http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/latestsub.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=870&fid1=39728. Check it out!
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thefragileninja wrote:
Delayed again? Starting to sound more and more like Detox..
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FEDER4TION wrote:
Shocking
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keltysem wrote:
Raekwon Delays the Release of Cuban Linx II Yet Again! Here's the link to the article: http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=134&csid2=844&fid1=39671. Check it out
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iMurk wrote:
http://twitpic.com/8z3c4/full - YUS
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slynsk wrote:
Sept 8 for CL 2
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fugazni wrote:
Anyone know of the track Apt 5-B? I only heard a minute long sample off R.A.G.U... best beat and flow ever... if you know where to get a full length version please hit me up
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TruthSeekah wrote:
lordinfamous wrote: yesterday evening Where the fuck is OB4CL2
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lordinfamous wrote:
Where the fuck is OB4CL2
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dgk3188 wrote:
"my inner strength flowing i mastered CHI KUNG" WU OOOOHH
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dgk3188 wrote:
blood on chefs apron is a very solid mixtape.
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ManDirky wrote:
He has an amazing output!
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keltysem wrote:
Wu-Tang Clan Members Gather Once Again for Chamber Music!! Here's the Article to the story: http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=133&csid2=844&fid1=39437. Check it outtt
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LDSLS wrote:
CBLinx 2!!!
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mch1c wrote:
Can't wait for OBFCL2!
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ZipZapRap wrote:
OLYMPUS!
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Unwicked wrote:
lol raekwon blazin'
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lenbean wrote:
yo, can you believe that profile picture shit, tho?
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Jaylinx wrote:
Flashback Memories should be on CL2 !!!
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Rock the Bells
Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Baltimore, United States
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Rock The Bells '09
Comcast Center, Mansfield MA, United States
12 shouts
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- Jul 18 Raekwon Jerky's Live Music Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
News
OB4CL2 In Stores August 11th
6 May 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/raekwon
Support real Hip Hop and let Raekwon know who will be going to pick up the album in stores August 11th.http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=71814053013&ref=share
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14 Nov 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/raekwon
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