Raekwon is a 55 yr previous MC from Staten Island, New York identified for being a member of the almighty Wu-Tang Clan. His solo debut Solely Constructed 4 Cuban Linx… & it’s sequel are each a few of the most beloved albums in all of hip hop, with the missed Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang falling proper behind them. I.M.M.O.B.I.L.A.R.I.T.Y. (I Transfer Extra Formally 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 Worldwide Luxurious Artwork) being the worst in his discography. Signing a brand new distribution with Mass Attraction Data nevertheless, the Ice H20 Data founder continues the Legend Has It collection together 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 extra money 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 Solely 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 transferring proper whereas “1 Life” produced by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E League talks about hip hop being exploited for revenue.
“Open Doorways” 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 College” that includes Ghostface Killah & Methodology Man bringing the trio collectively to get on some gangsta shit. “The Man 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 originally & the tip, 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 mentioned they have been whereas “Get Outta Right here” that includes Ghostface Killah soulfully breaking down the billionaire way of life. After the “Sober Dose” skit, “Debra Evening Wine” that includes Marsha Ambrosius opens up a couple of girl who ended up taking part in him whereas “Mac & Lobster” that includes Ghostface Killah finishes The Emperor’s New Garments explaining that no one need it with them & having large plans being dreamt of.
Pushing the Legend Has It saga ahead, the Chef’s official Mass Attraction debut makes us wait a bit longer for Solely Constructed 4 Cuban Linx… III by pushing the message of valuing fact over tendencies & blocking tendencies from controlling your authenticity. It’s extra polished than his most lately materials with the manufacturing being the strongest since Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang & a majority of the company are extra nicely picked out than The Wild was enhancing the aggressive wordplay use to get it’s theme throughout.
Rating: 7/10