raekwon Archives

Raekwon – T.U.R.K.E.Y. ft Mic Geronimo & The Kid Daytona

Raekwon gets a verse from Mic Geronimo (remember him?...still nice) and The Kid Daytona on this soulful burner. Check out T.U.R.K.E.Y. Related: Raekwon – All About You ft Estelle (Video)... Read more

September 11, 2013 Audio

Troy Ave – New York City ft Raekwon, N.O.R.E. & Prodigy

Anybody who's followed Troy Ave's movement knows that he is a 2010s contemporary of the '95 era in his city. While all three guests predate 1995 in various works, albums and appearances, the theme of "New York" captures the city's essence (to the street underbelly) that may have been lost... Read more

September 10, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Vado – Fast Lane ft Raekwon (Video)

Vado and Raekwon channel Kool G Rap and Nas for "Fast Lane." The lyrics from this Slime Flu 4 mixtape are just as lush and illustrious over signature 1995 Buckwild production. These two sound really great together. Rae is so versatile, as is Vado. Certain songs are untouchable, but this... Read more

September 8, 2013 Fresh, Video

Raekwon – All About You ft Estelle (Video)

Here's Raekwon's video for his Estelle-assisted All About You. Related: Raekwon – The Montreality Interview (Video)... Read more

August 24, 2013 Video

The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) – Prelude to the 2nd Coming (Mixtape)

In all the hype over The Verse, this mixtape from The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) might have gotten lost in the shuffle. With tough beats and features from Styles P, Talib Kweli, Keith Murray, Raekwon, RZA and more, it is not to be overlooked. You... Read more

August 15, 2013 Mixes

Raekwon’s Purple Tape Cassette Slipcase Edition For Sale

Last October, the friends at Get On Down Records released the trophy box deluxe edition of Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in the classic purple cassette tape format. The cases sold out (and were re-sold for hundreds to those who initially slept). Almost a year later, G.O.D. is back... Read more

August 1, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Raekwon – The Montreality Interview (Video)

Raekwon discusses how he squashed his beef with Biggie, what he's been cooking up in the studio with Jay-Z, his new album, good times with ODB and more in this dope Montreality interview. Check out the video. Related: RZA – The Montreality Interview (Video)... Read more

July 6, 2013 Video

U-God – Golden Arms

Golden Arms is the latest from U-God. Check it out below. Related: U-God – Heads Up ft GZA & Jackpot Scotty Wotty (Audio)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Audio

Raekwon Speaks on His Relationship With Jay-Z and More (Video)

Raekwon sat down with Bootleg Kev to talk about his relationships with Jay-Z (though he played it close to the vest about the collabo), Kanye West and much more. Check out the video. Related: Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah (Audio)... Read more

June 21, 2013 Video

Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah

Mathematics gets Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface Killah on his latest track. In other words, Wu is in the building...Check out Four Horsemen. Related: Wu-Tang Clan – Family Reunion (Audio)... Read more

June 19, 2013 Audio

Action Bronson – Seven Series Triplets ft Prodigy & Raekwon

Action Bronson's Saab Stories EP dropped yesterday. It has several bangers, including Seven Series Triplets featuring Prodigy and Raekwon, which you can listen to below. If you dig what you hear, you can buy the album here. Related: Action Bronson – Strictly 4 My Jeeps (Remix) ft LL Cool J... Read more

June 11, 2013 Audio

Prodigy – R.I.P. ft Havoc & Raekwon (Prod. Alchemist)

Prodigy teams up with Havoc, Raekwon and Alchemist on his latest. You already know...Here's R.I.P. Related: Mobb Deep – Life We Chose (Remix)... Read more

June 6, 2013 Audio

Raekwon: The Process (Video)

Raekwon originally wrote a story for his verse for C.R.E.A.M...but the members of the Wu were not feeling it. So, he went back to the lab and wrote a verse about his real life. The verse we all heard. "I grew up on the crime side..." Here's a video of... Read more

June 5, 2013 Video

Tony Touch – Unorthodox ft Raekwon, JD Era, Ghostface Killah & The RZA

Here's a little Wu magic for you. Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and The RZA team up with JD Era on a track from Tony Touch's upcoming Piecemaker 3: Return of the 50 MC's. Check out Unorthodox. Related: Wu-Tang Clan Performs at the Fever Club in 1993 (Video) Unorthodox by Tony Touch... Read more

June 1, 2013 Audio

Raekwon Discusses Participating on Fat Joe’s John Blaze Track (Video)

When Fat Joe released John Blaze back in 1998, it instantly became one of the best posse cuts of all-time (back when posse cuts mattered). The track also featured Raekwon, Big Pun, Jadakiss and Nas, and each stepped his game up to a different level. Here's a video of Raekwon... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Jay-Z and Raekwon in the Studio

Looks like the Chef and Hov are cooking up a heat Roc. The 2 were photographed last night by Jay-Z's long time A&R man, Lenny S, at Jay-Z's studio. Check out the full story over at HipHopDX. Related: The Dream-High Art ft. Jay-Z (Audio)... Read more

May 15, 2013 Food for Thought

Raekwon – All About You ft Estelle

Here's the 2nd new release from Raekwon this week. Check out All About You featuring Estelle. Related: Raekwon – Son of Sam (Audio)... Read more

May 11, 2013 Audio

Raekwon – Son of Sam

Here's some new music from Raekwon. Check out Son of Sam. Related: Raekwon – Hip-Hop: Yesterday, Today, Forever (Video)... Read more

May 10, 2013 Audio

Havoc – Favorite Rap Stars ft Styles P & Raekwon

Havoc recruits some heavyweights for his latest joint and they throw them 'bows...Check out Favorite Rap Stars featuring Styles P and Raekwon. Related: Havoc – Life We Chose ft Lloyd Banks (Video) Click here to download... Read more

May 6, 2013 Audio

Raekwon – Hip-Hop: Yesterday, Today, Forever (Video)

Here's a cool short video on Raekwon. It includes and impassioned performance of C.R.E.A.M. by The Chef as well as an interview where he discusses the current state of hip-hop, including his respect for Kendrick Lamar. Check out the video. Related: Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey... Read more

April 19, 2013 Video

Statik Selektah – Bird’s Eye View ft Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought

Statik Selektah assembled the trifecta of Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ and Black Thought on his latest release. Check out Bird's Eye View. It gets no better. Related: Black Thought speaks on his 2013 plans (Video)... Read more

April 16, 2013 Audio

Styles P – Reckless ft Raekwon

Styles P and Raekwon trade verses over a chopped up Queen loop on the latest Wu Block collabo. Ill joint. Check out Reckless. Related: Styles P – Float ft Jadakiss (Audio)... Read more

April 14, 2013 Audio

Raekwon & Scram Jones – The Chef vs. The Beast (Mixtape)

Here's a mixtape featuring the best of Raekwon's collaborations with Scram Jones, as well as some previously released material. The Chef has worked with Scram on his last 4 projects. The songs include features from Jadakiss, Styles P, Lloyd Banks, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Mobb Deep, Bun B, Busta Rhymes,... Read more

April 10, 2013 Mixes

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of March 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we ease into April, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in March. You'll hear music from Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z, Big K.R.I.T., Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, AZ, Drake, Ghostface Killah, Schoolboy Q, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, Yelawolf, Stalley & Scarface,... Read more

April 6, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

AZ – Thank You Freestyle + Raekwon – ’86 (Remix) ft AZ

Here's a double dose of AZ. First up is his "Thank You" freestyle, where he goes in over four different beats. After that, check him out on the remix to Raekwon's "'86." You can listen to both songs below. Related: AZ Live in Poland (Video)... Read more

March 14, 2013 Audio

Mathematics – Face the Problemzz ft GZA, Raekwon and Cappadonna (Prod. RZA)

Here's another joint from Mathematics that features a nice chunk of the Wu-Tang Clan. Check out "Face the Problemzz" featuring GZA, Raekwon and Cappadonna, and produced by RZA. Related: Mathematics – Men of Respect ft Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck (Audio)... Read more

March 13, 2013 Audio

Mathematics – Men of Respect ft Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck

Here's a super grimy joint from producer Mathematics that features Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Bad Luck, Eyes Low & Bad Luck. In other words, a nice chunk of Wu is in the building. Check out Men of Respect. Related: Method Man performs live in LA with RZA and Redman (Video)... Read more

March 6, 2013 Audio

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of February 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we say hello to March, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in February. This playlist features music from Redman & Method Man, Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg, Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, 50 Cent & Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Ghostface, Raekwon, Action Bronson,... Read more

March 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Raekwon – Be Happy Freestyle

Raekwon drops a verse on Mary J. Blige's timeless "Be Happy" joint. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon speaks on the complexity of Wu relationships and Lost Jewlry (Video)... Read more

February 15, 2013 Audio

Big Sean – 24K of Gold (Remix) ft J. Cole & Raekwon

Raekwon adds a verse to Big Sean's 24K of Gold featuring J. Cole. Check it out below. Related: Big Sean - Detroit (Mixtape)... Read more

February 4, 2013 Audio

Ceazar – The Movie Life ft Raekwon

Raekwon drops an icy verse over a red hot track by artist Ceazar. Check out "The Movie Life" below. Mister Cee – The Best of Ghostface Killah & Raekwon (Mix)... Read more

February 1, 2013 Audio

Mister Cee – The Best of Ghostface Killah & Raekwon (Mix)

Mister Cee's Best of Tuesdays mix featured the music of Ghostface Killah & Raekwon today. You can listen to and download the entire mix below. Props: 2DBZ Related: Mister Cee – The Best of Redman and Method Man Mix... Read more

January 29, 2013 Audio, Throwback

Raekwon Speaks on the Complexity of Wu Relationships and Lost Jewelry (Video)

Raekwon keeps it 100% real in this interview with VLAD TV. He speaks at length on some of the discord between Wu brethren over the years and discusses the genesis of his recent free project, Lost Jewelry. Check out the video below. Related: Raekwon – Lost Jewlry (Free Album)... Read more

January 27, 2013 Video

Raekwon – Came Up (Video)

Fresh off the release of his free Lost Jewelry album, here's a new video from Raekwon. Check out Came Up. Related: Raekwon - Lost Jewelry (Free Album)... Read more

January 16, 2013 Video

Raekwon – Lost Jewelry (Free Album)

Here's a brand new free album from Raekwon. The Chef has features from Freddie Gibbs, Faith Evans and more and flows over several vintage soul and R&B tracks. You can listen to and download all of Lost Jewelry below. Related: Raekwon - Unexpected Victory (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more

January 15, 2013 Mixes

Raekwon – Neither One of Us

Another week, another soulful drop from Raekwon. His latest is a verse over Neither One of Us by Gladys Knight & The Pips. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon – Never Can Say Goodbye (Audio)... Read more

December 27, 2012 Audio

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2012

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December 22, 2012 Featured-homepage, Mixes

Raekwon – Never Can Say Goodbye

Here's another new joint from Raekwon. It's part of his upcoming Lost Jewelry EP where he flows over classic tracks. This time he rhymes over The Jackson 5's Never Can Say Goodbye. Check it out below. Related: Raekwon – Don’t Look Any Further Freestyle (Audio)... Read more

December 20, 2012 Audio

Raekwon – Who Shot Ya Freestyle

The Chef gets busy on the Who Shot Ya track. Check it out. Related: Raekwon – 86′ ft Altrina Renee... Read more

December 11, 2012 Audio

Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Crack Spot Stories ft Raekwon & Jadakiss

Raekwon and Jadakiss join Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch on the latest Wu Block release. Check out Crack Spot Stories. Wu Block is in stores on Tues. Related: Wu Block album snippets (Audio)... Read more

November 23, 2012 Audio

Raekwon – Don’t Look Any Further Freestyle

Raekwon drops a verse over a classic soul break. Check out Don't Look Any Further. Related: Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood (Audio)... Read more

November 12, 2012 Audio

The Man With the Iron Fists Soundtrack (Full Album Stream)

A LOT of hot music has dropped from The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack over the last several weeks. Now you can listen to the whole thing. Here's a full album stream featuring new music from Wu-Tang Clan (together and solo), Kanye West, Kool G Rap, Pusha T, Freddie... Read more

October 18, 2012 Audio

J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Some (though not enough) know J-Live as a dope MC. Heads know he is a skilled DJ, as well. Here's a new mixtape from him featuring recent music from Yasiin Bey, Kendrick Lamar, Murs & Fashawn, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Killer Mike, Rick Ross, Skyzoo, CL Smooth, Raekwon, Jean Greae,... Read more

October 17, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood

Just when you thought The Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack couldn't get any stronger...they drop the Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Kool G Rap collabo. Good golly. Check out Rivers of Blood. Related: RZA speaks on The Man With the Iron Fists and breaks down the music on the soundtrack... Read more

October 16, 2012 Audio

Here’s our playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You can listen to the entire compilation below (Audio)

Before we get too deep into October, let's take a look back at some of the music that dropped in September. Here's a playlist of some of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You'll hear music from Pharoahe Monch, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Kanye West, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jeah... Read more

October 5, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx (Deluxe Edition Video)

Lost your copy of The Purple Tape? No longer able to read the song titles? Never fear, the Deluxe Edition of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is here. Check out this video trailer for instructions on where you can cop one of the 1000 copies that will be sold. Related:... Read more

September 17, 2012 Video

Pusha T, Joell Ortiz & Raekwon – Tick Tock (from The Man with the Iron Fists soundtrack)

Ohhh...here we go. This is the 2nd release from RZA's Man With the Iron Fists soundtrack. Check out Tick, Tock featuring Pusha T, Raekwon and Joell Ortiz. There's really nothing more to say. Related: Method Man, Freddie Gibbs & Streetlife - Built For This (from The Man With the Iron... Read more

September 12, 2012 Audio

Various Artists – Closed Sessions Vol. 2 (Mixtape)

We've dropped a few joints from the Closed Sessions Vol. 2 mixtape over the last few weeks. Now you can listen to and download the whole thing which features songs from Blu, Action Bronson, Freddie Gibbs, Sir Michael Rocks, Raekwon and many more. Check it out below. Related: Download the... Read more

August 30, 2012 Audio, Mixes

Coast 2 Coast: Where East meets West on Wax (Audio Playlist)

Here's a playlist of songs featuring MCs from the east rhyming over West Coast (primarily G-Funk) beats. You'll hear music from Nas, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Redman, Raekwon, Biggie and more. Related: How the West Was Won: the evolution of West Coast hip-hop (Playlist)... Read more

August 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Raekwon talks Wu history with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Leauge Pt. 3 (Video)

Here's part 3 or Raekwon's conversation with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. In this installment, he discusses ODB's production skills and more. Check out the video below. Related: Raekwon discusses Only Built 4 Cuban Linx with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Video)... Read more

August 20, 2012 Food for Thought, Video