Raekwon's debut solo album, and the third of the many brilliant Wu-Tang solo offerings which began to emerge in the mid 1990s. But like many of the Wu-Tang solo albums, it isn't truly a solo album, as it features Ghostface Killah prominently, and was entirely produced by Wu-Tang puppet master RZA, who, after reading his
Wu-Tang Manual, has convinced me that he is some kind of utterly mad genius who has a twenty year plan to take over the world or something. However, Raekwon is still able to step out of the Wu-Tang limelight and craft an individual album that focuses on the mafia rather than kung-fu, and one which is simply astounding. Enjoy.
Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...(1995)
Another Wu-Tang solo offering today, and one that is even better than Raekwon. Again it's produced by RZA, and again it features guest appearances from other Wu-Tang members, as well as the traditional Wu-Tang themes of kung-fu, crime, and even chess. I'd go so far as to say that this is my favourite album out of the ENTIRE Wu-Tang back catologue, Clan or solo. It's seriously that good. Enjoy.