Album
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II
2009 · Hip Hop
12 collectors on Gatefold own this
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II is a Hip-Hop album by Raekwon, originally released in 2009. On Gatefold: 22 pressings tracked, owned by 12 collectors.
About
Back in the mid-‘90s, when Wu-Tang was at the height of its powers, Raekwon unleashed <i>Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...</i> (a.k.a. the purple tape), dazzling listeners worldwide with his complex crime narratives, narcotic trade exploits, and stylistic street slanguage. Produced entirely by RZA and co-starring Ghostface, it was an instant classic that often finds itself on "all-time top ten" lists to this day. <i>Cuban Linx II</i> has been speculated upon for many years, tracks leaked and release dates published, then always pushed back. Many feared it would never see the light of day, banished to come out in the fifth quarter of Nevuary. Finally, 14 years after the original, it's here, and it's well worth the wait. Cinematic drug-kingpin rap set to rugged New York beats as grimy as the Park Hill Projects on a cold winter night, it is exactly what we all hoped it would be. Rae's lyricism sounds just as raw as it did back in '95, proving that he hasn't lost a step when it comes to hyper-vivid storytelling. Just about every joint on here is outstanding; don't miss "The New Wu," "Sonny's Missing," and ODB tribute "Ason Jones."
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Tracklist
- 1Return Of The North Star2:39
- 2House Of Flying Daggers3:52
- 3Sonny’s Missing2:28
- 4Pyrex Vision0:54
- 5Cold Outside4:42
- 6Black Mozart3:25
- 7Gihad2:57
- 8New Wu3:50
- 9Penitentiary2:41
- 10Baggin’ Crack1:59
- 11Surgical Gloves3:26
- 12Broken Safety2:46
- 13Canal Street3:36
- 14Ason Jones3:07
- 15Have Mercy3:52
- 1610 Bricks3:17
- 17Fat Lady Sings2:17
- 18Catalina3:28
- 19We Will Rob You3:15
- 20About Me2:49
- 21Mean Streets4:29
- 22Kiss The Ring4:05
Sound DNA
- Hip-Hop
- East Coast
- gritty
- swaggering
- urban
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
According to the booklet, track 15 "Have Mercy" was produced by Icewater but it was actually produced by MoSS. They didn't know who did the beat until it was too late to change. This info comes from an interview with MoSS himself.
According to the booklet, track 17 "Fat Lady Sings" was produced by RZA, but it was actually produced by True Master. True Master explains it in an interview.
On track 2 Method Man is credited as 'Method Man aka Johnny Blaze'.
On tracks 2, 6,
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Beanie SigelFEATURING
- Blue RaspberryFEATURING
- Bobby SteelsFEATURING
- Busta RhymesFEATURING
- CappachinoFEATURING
- CappadonnaFEATURING
- Che PopeKEYBOARDS
- Dawaun ParkerKEYBOARDS
- Ghostface KillahFEATURING
- GZAFEATURING
- Inspectah DeckFEATURING
- JadakissFEATURING
- Johnny BlazeFEATURING
- Lyfe JenningsFEATURING
- Mack MittensFEATURING
- Mark BatsonKEYBOARDS
- Masta KillaFEATURING
- Method ManFEATURING
12 collectors on Gatefold own this · 22 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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