After being under lock and key, the UK’s Hip Hop Chronicle claims to be the first to have heard Raekwon‘s [click to read] long-awaited sequel to his 1995 debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Reportedly due in September on EMI Records, the album finds the Staten Island veteran emcee returning to his roots of cocaine-inspired raps and grimy production, with referential production and appearances.
Per the review [click here], which has been confirmed and endorsed by Wu-Tang‘s Killer Beez Promotions, the album, as it stands now, includes production from Dr. Dre, J Dilla, RZA [click to read], Pete Rock and Marley Marl. Features include GZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, Masta Killa – as well as Beanie Sigel, Styles P [click to read], Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes and Slick Rick.
Notably absent is Erick Sermon, a promised producer of the project, who’s worked with Wu-Tang emcees throughout the last 15 years. Also absent is Nas, who Raekwon publicly pleaded to appear on the project, in tribute to their 1995 collaboration and early ’90s lyrical rivalry.
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Reports indicate that the 24 tracks will likely be shortened to fit an album.
01. Return To The North Star (Feat. Papu Wu) (Interlude)
(Prod. Bt)
02. House of Flying Daggers (Feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah & Method Man)
(Prod. J Dilla)
03. Sonny’s Missing
(Prod. Pete Rock)
04. Pyrex Vision
(Prod. Marley Marl)
05. Cold Outside (Feat. Suga Bang & Ghostface Killah)
(Prod. Atl)
06. Godfather (Feat. Inspectah Deck)
(Prod. RZA)
07. New Wu (Feat. Method Man & Ghostface Killah)
(Prod. RZA)
08. Penitentiary (Feat. Ghostface Killah)
(Prod. Bt)
09. Criminology 09 (Feat. Ghostface Killah)
(Prod. Bt & RZA)
10. Fat Lady Sings
(Prod. RZA)
11. Canal Street
12. 10 Bricks (Feat. Cappadonna & Ghostface Killah)
(Prod. J Dilla)
13. G-hide (Feat. Ghostface Killah)
(Prod. Necro)
14. Rockstar (Feat. Inspectah Deck & Gza)
(Prod. RZA)
15. Catalina (Feat. Busta Ryhmes)
(Prod. Dr. Dre)
16. 40 Deuce (Feat. Jadakiss & Styles P)
(Prod. Scram Jones)
17. Walk Wit Me
(Prod. Scram Jones)
18. We Will Rob You (Feat. Slick Rick, Gza & Masta Killa)
(Prod. Allah Justice)
19. Have Mercy (Feat. Beanie Sigel)
20. Surgical Gloves
(Prod. The Alchemist)
21. Nigga Me
(Prod. Dr. Dre)
22. Mean Streets (Feat. Inspectah Deck)
(Prod. Allah Mathematics)
23. Kiss The Ring (Feat. Inspectah Deck & Masta Killa)
(Prod. Scram Jones)
24. Ason Jones
(Prod. J Dilla)
HipHopDX will keep you updated on this tracklist and release dates.
