There are a number of classic Hip-Hop albums, but maybe none as storied as “The Purple Tape.” That would be Raekwon the Chef‘s solo debut Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, which today (August 1) gets a limited edition deluxe cassette-only package to commemorate its 18th anniversary.
Jay-Z won the award for most elaborate new album roll out somewhere between the scavenger hunt for Magna Carta Holy Grail’s tracklisting, and posting a copy of the album cover next to a page from the actual Magna Carta. Thanks to Hova’s breadcrumbs, we have a pretty good understanding of what to expect, despite the […]
Who knew that veteran producer Mathematics had an audible blessing in store for the Internets today? The long time Wu-Tang Clan collaborator called on Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Inspectah Deck for verses on a new heater aptly titled “4 Horsemen.”
Let social networks —particularly Instagram— tell it, Hip-Hop fans have a lot to look forward to. A list of noteworthy MCs were spotted in the studio assumedly crafting new heaters for your listening pleasure.
Action Bronson and Harry Fraud released their collaborative EP Saab Stories today. After a few early listens, the closing track, “Seven Series Triplets,” is a standout in the bunch. Credit that, in part, to its legendary features, Prodigy and Raewkon.
Prodigy connects with his Mobb Deeb brethren Havoc and legendary Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon on a new track called “R.I.P.”
Fresh of rocking the Hot 97 Summer Jam XX stage with his Wu-Tang Clan brethren this past weekend, Raekwon drops a new single called “Sound Boy Kill It,” featuring Melanie Fiona.
The biggest non-secret in Hip-Hop is that Jay-Z is working on an album. There is no inkling of a release date yet, but Hova was spotted in the studio with Nas, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.
Feast your ears on another compilation of audible philanthropy via The Wrap Up. This installment of the weekly series arrives a few days late due to yesterday’s Summer Jam festivities, but the quality of these tracks should make up for our tardiness.
DJ Tony Touch assembles a good portion of Wu-Tang Clan on “Unorthodox.” This is the latest offering from his forthcoming Piecemaker 3: The Return Of The 50 MCs album.
Listeners caught a few gems on Funkmaster Flex’s Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself? project. One of them was a track by the incomparable Raekwon and Estelle called “All About You.” The only gripe was Funk Flex’s barking all throughout the song.
Hip-Hop grants most good MCs a three to five year shelf life, and that’s if they’re lucky. Meanwhile, Raekwon has been spitting for OGs and hustlers for upwards of 20 years. Credit that to his consistency and transparency. Let’s not forget his quality bars like the ones provided on his latest drop “Son Of Sam.”
