Here's the audio for "Wu Ooh" (tryna find the video, guess it's not done yet...)slated be the first single off of Raekwon's Only Built for Cuban Linx 2. It features Johnny Blaze and Tony Starks.... Enjoy!
Friday, April 17, 2009
ONLY BUILT FOR CUBAN LINX 2... ON THE WAY?
I've been eagerly awaiting for this to drop....
Raekwon Gushes That 'The Wait Is Finally Over' For Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2
Ready to give his worldwide following what they've been waiting for, the Wu-Tang Clan's rhyme slinger extraordinaire Raekwon is set to return this summer with Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2.
Raekwon, whose 1995 platinum classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was universally hailed as a rap classic and has sold more than 1.1 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan, has signed a distribution deal with EMI Label Services for his ICEH20 Records label to release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 in the US and Canada later this summer. EMI Label Services will also provide Raekwon with additional radio promotion support and licensing and synchronization services.
"The wait is finally over," Raekwon says. "Words cannot describe how extremely happy I am to work with EMI Music to put out my album."
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 buzz single and video "The New Wu" features fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man and Ghostface Killah and is getting mixshow airplay at radio stations across the country, including Hot 97 in New York. The album features a spectacular line-up of guest appearances and producers: The RZA, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Wu-Tang Clan, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Bun B and The Game, among others.
"We are thrilled to have a chance to work with the legendary Raekwon," said Dominic Pandiscia, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMI Label Services. "He has had a massive impact on the history of Hip Hop and Urban music overall. Everyone at EMI is excited to be working on this record and continuing his legacy."
Rap fans were mesmerized by Raekwon's distinctive brand of street slanguistics when he emerged as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Staten Island, New York rap group's debut album, 1993's Enter The Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers), was a landmark collection that introduced the group's signature blend of kung-fu inspired reality rap. Raekwon established himself as a solo star in 1995 with the release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. The mafia minded album, which peaked at No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart, unfolded like a cinematic crime caper, with such imaginative songs as "Criminology," "Incarcerated Scarfaces" and "Ice Cream" propelling the album to platinum status.
Raekwon's second album, 1999's Immobilarity, was certified gold. To date, Raekwon has career sales of more than 1.6 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Now, with the impending release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Raekwon is ready to release his second masterpiece. "It's been a long time coming," he says, "and I've put my blood, sweat and tears into making this classic album for my fans."
Via Stashonline.com
Raekwon, whose 1995 platinum classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was universally hailed as a rap classic and has sold more than 1.1 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan, has signed a distribution deal with EMI Label Services for his ICEH20 Records label to release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 in the US and Canada later this summer. EMI Label Services will also provide Raekwon with additional radio promotion support and licensing and synchronization services.
"The wait is finally over," Raekwon says. "Words cannot describe how extremely happy I am to work with EMI Music to put out my album."
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 buzz single and video "The New Wu" features fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man and Ghostface Killah and is getting mixshow airplay at radio stations across the country, including Hot 97 in New York. The album features a spectacular line-up of guest appearances and producers: The RZA, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Wu-Tang Clan, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Bun B and The Game, among others.
"We are thrilled to have a chance to work with the legendary Raekwon," said Dominic Pandiscia, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMI Label Services. "He has had a massive impact on the history of Hip Hop and Urban music overall. Everyone at EMI is excited to be working on this record and continuing his legacy."
Rap fans were mesmerized by Raekwon's distinctive brand of street slanguistics when he emerged as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Staten Island, New York rap group's debut album, 1993's Enter The Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers), was a landmark collection that introduced the group's signature blend of kung-fu inspired reality rap. Raekwon established himself as a solo star in 1995 with the release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. The mafia minded album, which peaked at No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart, unfolded like a cinematic crime caper, with such imaginative songs as "Criminology," "Incarcerated Scarfaces" and "Ice Cream" propelling the album to platinum status.
Raekwon's second album, 1999's Immobilarity, was certified gold. To date, Raekwon has career sales of more than 1.6 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Now, with the impending release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Raekwon is ready to release his second masterpiece. "It's been a long time coming," he says, "and I've put my blood, sweat and tears into making this classic album for my fans."
Via Stashonline.com
PAID DUES
I made the trek back down south for the Paid Dues Festival in late March.
I stoppped in Fresno at my Godmother's house for a couple days and she helped me do my taxes.
After Fresno, I made my way down to the Valley to stay at Ginger's (thanks again!) for a couple days before Paid Dues. I headed down to Pomona the friday before Paid Dues to stay with the homie Turtle. I left Turtle's crib around noon on that saturday, made it to San Bernardino after sittin in some I-10 traffic and got to park away from the masses and in the Artist's parking lot.
It was around 80 degrees that day, perfect weather for late March.
That day was such a blast! I hadnt seen some folks for almost 2 years and it was good to chop it with those peeps. Me and Spank had been harassing each other thru text messages tellin each other to roll up and meet backstage. We smoked good that day for sheez!
The lineup was dope and kids seemed to enjoy themselves. There were many rollers at the event and I did see at least a couple cats hemmed up from burnin treez in the crowd. Good thing we had the backstage joog so we could burn w/o gettin sweated.
It was a long day filled with good performances, chillin with good folks and all around just a fun day! Thanks to Turtle for gettin me in and lettin me stay at his pad! Chuuuuuuch!
I stoppped in Fresno at my Godmother's house for a couple days and she helped me do my taxes.
After Fresno, I made my way down to the Valley to stay at Ginger's (thanks again!) for a couple days before Paid Dues. I headed down to Pomona the friday before Paid Dues to stay with the homie Turtle. I left Turtle's crib around noon on that saturday, made it to San Bernardino after sittin in some I-10 traffic and got to park away from the masses and in the Artist's parking lot.
It was around 80 degrees that day, perfect weather for late March.
That day was such a blast! I hadnt seen some folks for almost 2 years and it was good to chop it with those peeps. Me and Spank had been harassing each other thru text messages tellin each other to roll up and meet backstage. We smoked good that day for sheez!
The lineup was dope and kids seemed to enjoy themselves. There were many rollers at the event and I did see at least a couple cats hemmed up from burnin treez in the crowd. Good thing we had the backstage joog so we could burn w/o gettin sweated.
It was a long day filled with good performances, chillin with good folks and all around just a fun day! Thanks to Turtle for gettin me in and lettin me stay at his pad! Chuuuuuuch!
BAR EXAM/GTWC L.A. TRYOUTS
I know, I know.... This shit happened back in March, I'm a little behind, but hey, better late then never right?
So we rented a whip and smashed down to L.A. for The Bar Exam/Sahtyre's Release Party and the GTWC Los Angeles Tryouts and The Soundclash that DelMon were the special guests.
Maren, Lush, Plex and myself got in the rental, blew it down on the road, listened to a wide variety of tunes, and made it to L.A. safe and sound. We ended up staying at Ginger's crib (thanks a million Ginni!). By the time we arrived The Saurus had been there for 10-15 minutes.. He got stuck in the bad 1am traffic by Magic Mountain too. We ended up kickin it til 7am bullshittin, smokin', & laughin.
We got to the Bar Exam which was held at Rehab Records (whattup Rehab!?) made the rounds and said peace to all the SoCal folks and chilled until the event was over. Shout out to Spank and his 305 boys for comin thru and checkin us out! After the battle we went to the SoundClash and fools were half-alive from standing all afternoon at Rehab. The Soundclash had a good turnout and DelMon killed it.... We got back to Ginger's around 2 or so and tried to lounge for a minute.... Ginger asked if we wanted to watch Gran Torino, so she threw it in and went to sleep along with everyone else. It was just me, The Saurus and Ajaxx laughing our faces off!!! Please Peep that movie for all that havent! We left L.A. the next morning after hittin up Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Hollywood... that shit was on hit! We made it back safely to the Bay after droppin' off Jaxx in San Jose at the airport. What a ride!
So we rented a whip and smashed down to L.A. for The Bar Exam/Sahtyre's Release Party and the GTWC Los Angeles Tryouts and The Soundclash that DelMon were the special guests.
Maren, Lush, Plex and myself got in the rental, blew it down on the road, listened to a wide variety of tunes, and made it to L.A. safe and sound. We ended up staying at Ginger's crib (thanks a million Ginni!). By the time we arrived The Saurus had been there for 10-15 minutes.. He got stuck in the bad 1am traffic by Magic Mountain too. We ended up kickin it til 7am bullshittin, smokin', & laughin.
We got to the Bar Exam which was held at Rehab Records (whattup Rehab!?) made the rounds and said peace to all the SoCal folks and chilled until the event was over. Shout out to Spank and his 305 boys for comin thru and checkin us out! After the battle we went to the SoundClash and fools were half-alive from standing all afternoon at Rehab. The Soundclash had a good turnout and DelMon killed it.... We got back to Ginger's around 2 or so and tried to lounge for a minute.... Ginger asked if we wanted to watch Gran Torino, so she threw it in and went to sleep along with everyone else. It was just me, The Saurus and Ajaxx laughing our faces off!!! Please Peep that movie for all that havent! We left L.A. the next morning after hittin up Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Hollywood... that shit was on hit! We made it back safely to the Bay after droppin' off Jaxx in San Jose at the airport. What a ride!
MIGHTY CLEANLY UPDATE
Sup y'all??? It's been a minute since I been on the blog.... I do have some news and updates so stay with me... I'll be posting for a while today before hittin the i5 for the gazillionith time. L.A. here we come!
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