RAEKWON Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (2016 UK/EU limited edition 17-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl. One of the defining works of 90s hip-hop, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… captured Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan at a creative high point, forging a cinematic approach to storytelling that reshaped the genre. Produced entirely by RZA and featuring a commanding co-starring role from Ghostface Killah, the album introduced a sophisticated narrative style steeped in underworld imagery and ensemble interplay. Its influence on the emerging mafioso-rap movement is difficult to overstate. Beyond its reputation, the record remains remarkable for its scope: the cold precision of Criminology, the stark introspection of Heaven & Hell, the razor-edged chemistry on Guillotine (Swordz), and the landmark collaboration Verbal Intercourse, which features Nas in one of the most celebrated guest verses of the era. With appearances from every Wu-Tang member, the album plays almost like an alternate-universe Clan record, sharpened by Raekwon's narrative clarity and RZA's stripped, atmospheric production. Pressed here on 180-gram vinyl, this edition presents one of the most influential hip-hop albums of its time with the weight and presence it deserves. Recommended)
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