Review: Raekwon-Only Built for Cuban Linx II
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Only Bulit for Cuban Linx II is a true refreshment in this time of watery hip-hop. It is a hip-hop that go back to the essence of those days when there was a need for artists to create from scratch. Even as hip-hop artists are trying to recapture the feeling that was once there, Only Built for Cuban Linx II is smacking the current landscape of hip-hop and saying, "It's time to wake the fuck up!"
"Sonny's Missing" produced by Pete Rock has a sound that would make you think that Alchemist produced it. This track is true brass knuckle New York, underground hip-hop. The track's ending is reminiscent of a good hood film where a group of outlaws are trying to duck the po-po. Plain and simple, the track is epic.
The Necro produced "Gihad" is Raekwon spittin' like he always does. The energy that Ghostface adds with his tonal spitfire. Ghostface talks greasy as well which is serious but you have to laugh. "I don't give a fuck if you twenty-five. You my son, nigga'." That is the part of Ghostface's shit talk that I had to laugh hard about. The combination of Tony Starks and The Chef delivers once again.
On "New Wu" Ghostface, Meth and The Chef go at it. Meth unleashes on the track. It is hard to understand how Meth can be said to have fallen off when he kills tracks left and right. Meth dominates the track primarily because he is given the lead but it was a great move because he was bringin' the pain.
The Alchemist produced "Surgical Gloves" does have a different feel. It appears that Alchemist has varied his production style just a bit. The production is the key for this track. Raekwon rides the beat in his signature style which leads to a solid track.
"Ason Jones" is the emotional centerpiece of the album. This is an ode to the Ol' Dirty Bastard. J-Dilla produced the track. What is highly significant is the posthumous element of the track being that ODB and J-Dilla passed away. Even then real hip-hop still lives. R.I.P. ODB and J-Dilla. Wish you were still here to help more realness to be present in hip-hop.
"10 Bricks" has the best production in my opinion. The twangy sound is catchy. The mix allows variation in the production. J-Dilla definitely knew how to vary his production style. This is definitely a track with some Wu sound.
If there is a disappointment it would have to be "Catalina". Lyfe Jennings carries this track. Dr.Dre is off on production.
Only Bulit for Cuban Linx II is a true refreshment in this time of watery hip-hop. It is a hip-hop that go back to the essence of those days when there was a need for artists to create from scratch. Even as hip-hop artists are trying to recapture the feeling that was once there, Only Built for Cuban Linx II is smacking the current landscape of hip-hop and saying, "It's time to wake the fuck up!"
"Sonny's Missing" produced by Pete Rock has a sound that would make you think that Alchemist produced it. This track is true brass knuckle New York, underground hip-hop. The track's ending is reminiscent of a good hood film where a group of outlaws are trying to duck the po-po. Plain and simple, the track is epic.
The Necro produced "Gihad" is Raekwon spittin' like he always does. The energy that Ghostface adds with his tonal spitfire. Ghostface talks greasy as well which is serious but you have to laugh. "I don't give a fuck if you twenty-five. You my son, nigga'." That is the part of Ghostface's shit talk that I had to laugh hard about. The combination of Tony Starks and The Chef delivers once again.
On "New Wu" Ghostface, Meth and The Chef go at it. Meth unleashes on the track. It is hard to understand how Meth can be said to have fallen off when he kills tracks left and right. Meth dominates the track primarily because he is given the lead but it was a great move because he was bringin' the pain.
The Alchemist produced "Surgical Gloves" does have a different feel. It appears that Alchemist has varied his production style just a bit. The production is the key for this track. Raekwon rides the beat in his signature style which leads to a solid track.
"Ason Jones" is the emotional centerpiece of the album. This is an ode to the Ol' Dirty Bastard. J-Dilla produced the track. What is highly significant is the posthumous element of the track being that ODB and J-Dilla passed away. Even then real hip-hop still lives. R.I.P. ODB and J-Dilla. Wish you were still here to help more realness to be present in hip-hop.
"10 Bricks" has the best production in my opinion. The twangy sound is catchy. The mix allows variation in the production. J-Dilla definitely knew how to vary his production style. This is definitely a track with some Wu sound.
If there is a disappointment it would have to be "Catalina". Lyfe Jennings carries this track. Dr.Dre is off on production.
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