Diddy, Wu-Tang Clan Help Raekwon Party For Cuban Linx II. Check Out The Pics Inside
MTV Reports
NEW YORK — Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon the Chef will be forever lauded, not just because of his lyrical exploits on proper Wu-Tang Clan LPs, but because his solo debut, 1995's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is one of the greatest rap albums ever.
But nostalgia can only take you so far; you have to live in the here and now eventually. Over a decade later, Raekwon finds himself a relevant MC again after cooking up that great product once more. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II was released on Tuesday, and some have already certified the album as a classic. With RZA sharing production with J. Dilla, Dr. Dre and others, and the Chef opening up the recording session to Beanie Sigel, the LOX and his Clan, the LP takes off where the last album ended.
On Tuesday night, Rae, in conjunction with former Mobb Deep manager turned DVD producer Littles, threw an album-release celebration at Santos Party House that featured the likes of Ice-T, Q-Tip and host Diddy.
"Attendance is mandatory," Ice-T said onstage early in the night. "Hip-hop is on life support. Raekwon is gonna try to bring the back to life."
Ice then blasted part of the hip-hop hipster movement. "F--- that happy-ass rap they doing," he ranted. "If you do not have power, you should not hold the mic."
Marley Marl, Q-Tip, Redman, Erick Sermon and the Brand Nubian also joined the celebration. Craig G got on the mic and spit his verse from "The Symphony." Later, Redman started to perform "Tonight's Da Night."
Ghostface officially kicked off the Raekwon show with "Bring Da Ruckus."
Ghost then shouted out the new album. "Cuban Linx, n---a. Make some noise for the album. Tell 'em, Puff."
Diddy then took the mic. "New York, stand up! Hip-hop, stand up. We all started together. Wu-Tang, Bad Boy, Big," Diddy said. "We're gonna get real buck f---in' wild in here. We're gonna take it back to the tunnel. Are y'all ready for Raekwon the Chef?"
Ghost then went into "Fish" and was followed by a snow flurry of big hits by Raekown, Ghost and Cappadonna (who was also onstage). The new Wu-Banger "10 Bricks" was sandwiched in between the classics "Ice Cream" and "Daytona 500." Later came "Camay" and the most popular record of the night, "C.R.E.A.M."
Diddy then realized he never properly introduced the man of the hour and put the spotlight on Rae. "Make some noise for a living legend, Raekwon the Chef!"
Rae took the opportunity to address the doubters. "They say that n---a's washed up," he said. "Look what happened."
The Staten Island general moved onto the new album's Dr. Dre-produced "Catalina," then threw it back to "Incarcerated Scarfaces" and "Heaven and Hell."
After the "Wu Oh," Rae compared his battle to sell records against Jay-Z, who also dropped The Blueprint 3 this week, to David vs. Goliath.
"Good luck with your album, sir," he openly addressed Young Hov and wished Jay the best of luck from the bottom of his heart.
"Flying Daggers" was the last Clan record before Rae gave up the mic to Melle Mel and Grand Puba.
"Shout to MTV!" the Chef yelled.
Rae's party is the first of many in New York that coincide with MTV's week-long VMA celebration. Check back at MTV News for the latest from all the parties and high-profile concerts going on up until the big show this Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET.
Pics Courtesy Of MTV
Tags: clan, cuban, diddy, for, help, ii, linx, party, raekwon, wu-tang
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Comment by ²ö_²³(GTFOH•with•that•BULLSHIT) on December 24, 2009 at 1:24am - lmfao @ eric sermon...i know this post mad old, but i was watching beef and i had to laugh at this nigga
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Comment by THEY KNO REYNOS DO U? THEYKNOENT on September 11, 2009 at 12:37am - Wu tang is classic we all can not front on this well the older heads we know! all u young geez u have no idea what the impact Wu tang did in hip hop. put it this way japan,australia etc.. these type of places that didnt understand the culture at all and didnt buy hip hop records becuz of Wu tang became fans of hip hop witch increased the gwapolaaa in hip hop period. thats means money lol
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Comment by BOOMSHA the Highschool Dropout on September 10, 2009 at 9:42pm - WU-TANG CLAN IS FOREVER!
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Comment by shroomshady on September 10, 2009 at 2:40pm - Wu Tang !!!! big up to to the chef new albums tha shit man proving that raekwon still got it and him and meth stand shoulders above the rest of the clan ! thug you punk ass internet rapper take yo corny ass ryhmes and fuck off lol
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Comment by Jung Q on September 10, 2009 at 2:37pm - wu tang stand UP!!!
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"U Not Like Me" (full remizz comin soon!)
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Comment by 1THUG aka Chivas State of Mind on September 10, 2009 at 12:04pm
- lil ceez aka kung fu panda worked out so mach he done stretched out all his tattoos....after maino slapped him around he went right to bally's to pump ion and steeroids...
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Comment by wen def on September 10, 2009 at 11:14am - rae the chef i remember bumpin the purple tape on way to the court school and everywhere else...shout to real hip hop ob4cl2
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the video here peeps;
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