Twenty-seven years ago today, one of the greatest conceptual albums in the history of Hip Hop was released. Raekwon The Chef released his debut album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, guest-starring his right-hand man, Ghostface Killah aka Tony Starks. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released on the Loud/RCA imprint and produced exclusively by The Abbott […]
On this day in 1970, rapper/actor Dennis Coles aka Ghostface Killah was born. The chamber of eccentricity comes almost exclusively from Tony Starks, who has been compared to the likes of Slick Rick with his signature, six inch high eagle bracelet and other excessively gaudy jewels. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information At the foundation of […]
On Monday night (April 11), a classic hip-hop album showcased its bind to longevity. Wu-Tang Clan legends Raekwon and Ghostface Killah took to the stage of Sony Hall in New York City and performed an array of hits from the Chef’s classic solo debut album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, also known as The Purple Tape, with […]
Twenty-six years ago today, one of the greatest conceptual albums in the history of Hip Hop was released. Raekwon The Chef released his debut album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, guest-starring his right-hand man, Ghostface Killah aka Tony Starks. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released on the Loud/RCA imprint and produced exclusively by The Abbott […]
For many people within Hip Hop circles, Raekwon The Chef’s debut Only Built 4 Cuban Linx LP is the epitome of a perfect album among artists and critics alike. Harlem Def Jam signee Dave East sits down with Rae about the impact of OB4CL on him as an artist and a person. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
On this date in 1970, Wu Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island based emcee is one of the Wu’s most celebrated artists, with his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx projects reaching cult like following proprtions. Along with his Wu bloodkin, Rae has […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Raekwon released what may very well the best solo LP to come out of the Wu-Tang Clan, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (constantly flipping back and forth with GZA‘s Liquid Swords as number one in popular debate). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Arranged to be played as a film starring and […]
August 1st, 1995. One of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated albums was released by Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon. It was the third solo album from the group and is still talked about by those who do their homework in respected circles. RZA’s “directorial” production and guest features from other Wu members, most notably Ghostface Killah, set the stage […]
