If this blog was 52 albums in 52 weeks this would be the last one. Since it's 365 in 365, that last sentence is redundant.
Raekwon has built himself something of a reputation over the last few years as not only the most consistent member of the Wu-Tang Clan, but one of the best rhyme spitters in all of hip hop. This album is a somewhat of an oddity as it has no involvement from the RZA at all. Production duties are handled from an ensemble of beatmakers such as Scram Jones, Bronze Nazareth, The Achemist and Evidence (along with others), who stay within the grimey, street sounds that 'The Chef' usually likes.
The highlight for me is the Nas assisted 'Rich and Black' which is the first time that the two MC's have appeared on a track together since Raekwon's 1995 classic 'Verbal Intercourse'.
You know what you're going to get from Rae: awesome street inspired lyrics, well thought about guest appearances, hard beats and a shit-ton of kung fu samples.
Until tomorrow.....
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